838 S 56th St

1,458 Sq. Ft.
$115 / Sq. Ft.
1,458
Sq. Ft.
$115
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this classic straight thru townhouse, featuring 4 bedrooms high ceiling and original accents. This 1458 sqft is a great starter home for a large family. The property has well maintain utility service and rear yard, great for family barbeque. Close to public transportation, shopping center, within walking distance to Baltimore Ave Bars and Restaurants. Property is great for investor or owner occupied. Rental income will exceed the mortgage payment or pay below the rental rate for the area....Welcome to this classic straight thru townhouse, featuring 4 bedrooms high ceiling and original accents. This 1458 sqft is a great starter home for a large family. The property has well maintain utility service and rear yard, great for family barbeque. Close to public transportation, shopping center, within walking distance to Baltimore Ave Bars and Restaurants. Property is great for investor or owner occupied. Rental income will exceed the mortgage payment or pay below the rental rate for the area. Property is currently occupied we will need 24 hrs notice for all showings.
  1. Listed by Christopher W. Herbert Sr. • RE/MAX Affiliates
    P: (215)-696-6069 cwhrealestatepa@gmail.com

Property Details for 838 South 56th Street

Tax ID Number
463224800
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/06/2026 11:50 PM

Property Details for 838 South 56th Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2528608
Days on Market113
Taxes$2,178 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,253 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 838 South 56th Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,253 SF

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Property Information for 838 South 56th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • 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
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,458.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1219319
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, 32"+ wide Doors, Doors - Lever Handle(s)
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: cwhrealestate.com

Property History for 838 South 56th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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Public Records for 838 South 56th Street

Taxable ValueLand$31,120Additions$124,480Total$155,600
Tax Record2025$2,178 ($182 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,253 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN46-3-2248-00

Schools near 838 South 56th Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
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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