823 S 56th St

1,380 Sq. Ft.
$217 / Sq. Ft.
1,380
Sq. Ft.
$217
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2 full and 2 half-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and modern upgrades in a convenient West Philadelphia location. As you enter, you’re greeted by a versatile mudroom—ideal for a home office, cozy reading nook, or a plant-filled retreat. The main living area is spacious with a half bath, filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, an island perfect...This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2 full and 2 half-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and modern upgrades in a convenient West Philadelphia location. As you enter, you’re greeted by a versatile mudroom—ideal for a home office, cozy reading nook, or a plant-filled retreat. The main living area is spacious with a half bath, filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, an island perfect for entertaining and a large kitchen perfect for making the homes most delicious meals. Off the kitchen, you'll find a door to a spacious deck, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or a cocktail on a nice cool summer evening. The home features updated 200-amp electrical service, central air, and a filtration system integrated into the heating, providing efficiency and peace of mind. The spacious finished basement is designed for entertaining, complete with pre-wiring for an entertainment system and an additional half bath, making it perfect for movie nights, gatherings, or a recreation space. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring an en-suite bathroom with an overhead shower, TWO spacious closets, and a ductless system for customized comfort. Conveniently located near public transportation, Baltimore Avenue, shopping, and coffee shops; it's very walkable. This home offers easy access to everything you need while delivering space, upgrades, and flexibility rarely found at the perfect price point.
  1. Listed by Candy L Manning • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (267)-838-3437 candylesa@gmail.com

Property Details for 823 South 56th Street

Tax ID Number
463215700
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
3

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Sunday, Feb 15th

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Public

Saturday, Feb 21st

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2026 09:19 PM

Property Details for 823 South 56th Street

StatusComing Soon
MLS #PAPH2581724
Days on Market-
Taxes$969 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,277 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 823 South 56th Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,277 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,538 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,457

Property Taxes

$81

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 823 South 56th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19143 (19143)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $69,247
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $16,787
  • City Town Tax: $426
  • Land Assessed Value: $52,460
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 99
  • School Tax: $542
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,380.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,380.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,380.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: West
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1219240
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 220 Volts
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 823 South 56th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2579860

Feb 4, 2026

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAPH2579860

Feb 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2579860

$305,900
Oct 20, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$238,500
Oct 8, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1483474145

$238,500

+3.6% / yr

Oct 6, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

Sep 23, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

Sep 21, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

Sep 21, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

Sep 15, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$235,000
Aug 31, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$249,900
Aug 30, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

Aug 29, 2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

Jul 29, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$250,000
Jun 24, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$260,000
Mar 1, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1004420851

$209,900
Feb 21, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #617900456

$209,900
Jan 20, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1004420851

Jan 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004420851

$209,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2579860

02/04/2026

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAPH2579860

02/01/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2579860

$305,900
10/20/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$238,500
10/08/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1483474145

$238,500

+3.6% / yr

10/06/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

09/23/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

09/21/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

09/21/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

09/15/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$235,000
08/31/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$249,900
08/30/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

08/29/2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

07/29/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$250,000
06/24/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2003982

$260,000
03/01/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1004420851

$209,900
02/21/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #617900456

$209,900
01/20/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1004420851

01/08/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004420851

$209,900

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Public Records for 823 South 56th Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$969 ($81 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,380 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,380 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,277 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN46-3-2157-00

Schools near 823 South 56th Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Overbrook Edu Center
PublicK to 8

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

Sayre William L Middle School
Public9 to 12

Motivation High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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823 South 56th Street is a townhouse Coming Soon in Philadelphia, PA 19143. This property is currently priced at $299,000. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Overbrook Edu Center, Middle Years Alternative School and Sayre William L Middle School. 823 South 56th Street is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 1,380 sqft townhouse built in 1925.

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