838 S 56th St





























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- Listed by Christopher W. Herbert Sr. • RE/MAX AffiliatesP: (215)-696-6069 cwhrealestatepa@gmail.com
Property Details for 838 South 56th Street
Property Details for 838 South 56th Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2528608 |
| Days on Market | 113 |
| Taxes | $2,178 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 AC / 1,253 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
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Building Information for 838 South 56th Street
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Property Information for 838 South 56th Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19143 (19143)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $155,600
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $124,480
- City Town Tax: $958
- Land Assessed Value: $31,120
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O30
- Zoning: RM1
- Tax Lot: 151
- School Tax: $1,219
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: No
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- Room List: Bedroom 1
- Stories: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,458.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,458.00
- Total SQFT: 1,458.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1219319
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, 32"+ wide Doors, Doors - Lever Handle(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Septic, Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
- List Agent URL: cwhrealestate.com
Property History for 838 South 56th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2528608 | $168,000 | — |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2528608 | — | |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2528608 | $165,000 | — |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | — | |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $159,000 | — |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $159,900 | — |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $169,900 | — |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $174,900 | — |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $178,900 | — |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $180,000 | — |
| Nov 27, 2010 | Expired BRIGHT #1006877378 | $94,900 | — |
| Aug 27, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006877378 | $104,900 | — |
| Aug 21, 2010 | Expired BRIGHT #1009068732 | $104,900 | — |
| May 21, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009068732 | $109,900 | — |
| Sep 27, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240224567 | $109,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2528608 | $168,000 |
| 12/07/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2528608 | — |
| 08/18/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2528608 | $165,000 |
| 01/12/2024 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | — |
| 12/08/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $159,000 |
| 11/08/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $159,900 |
| 10/10/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $169,900 |
| 09/12/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $174,900 |
| 08/29/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $178,900 |
| 08/10/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2266690 | $180,000 |
| 11/27/2010 | Expired BRIGHT #1006877378 | $94,900 |
| 08/27/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006877378 | $104,900 |
| 08/21/2010 | Expired BRIGHT #1009068732 | $104,900 |
| 05/21/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009068732 | $109,900 |
| 09/27/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240224567 | $109,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 838 South 56th Street
Schools near 838 South 56th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Overbrook Edu Center PublicK to 8 | ||
Middle Years Alternative School Public5 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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