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131 N 55th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

3 beds
1 bath
1,209 sqft
878 sqft lot
$156 per sqft
1920 build

Bright and airy 3 bedroom 1 bath residence in the heart of West Philadelphia. Well proportioned first floor with living room, dining area, and updated kitchen with stainless steel Frigidaire appliance package, subway tile backsplash, and soft close cabinetry. Fantastic outdoor space including a front porch and backyard. Original hardwood floors throughout. Ideal for an owner occupant or investor. Close to amenities, public transportation, Cobbs Creek Trail, and other developments. Inclusive of those developments is a $65 million commitment by the city of Philadelphia, The Cobbs Creek Foundation, and The TGR Foundation (founded by Tiger Woods) to revamp the existing golf course (Philadelphia's oldest course), enhance the public space, and create an educational campus for local youth. The Cobbs Creek Environmental Center has also planned significant improvements. NOTE: This property may be packaged with 31 other residences in and around Cobbs Creek for a total price of $5,700,000. See Commercial Listing MLS No. PAPH2231770.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 28, 2024 •

MLS# PAPH2336718 —

The Building

Year Built:

1920
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Levels:

2
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Fin SqFt:

1209
Above Grade Fin SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1209

Interior

Flooring Type:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1209
Living Area SqFt:

1,209 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

On the 100 block of N 55th Street
Latitude:

39.96303558
Longitude:

-75.23019409

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.02
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

16.00 x 55.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Rear Yard
Lot SqFt:

878 Sqft
Zoning:

RSA5
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s), Porch(es)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

O30
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

041158800
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

238
Tax Annual Amount:

$1,040
Tax Assessed Value:

$74,300
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

570.0
City/Town Tax:

469.00
Total Taxes Pymnt Freq:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Bathrooms Total Count:

1
Full Bathrooms:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels:

1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level:

1.00
Bathrooms Full Upper Level:

1

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5%
Buyer Agency Comp Type:

% Of Gross
Buyer Agency Comp Selection:

Percent

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

None
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

None
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

Philadelphia City
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

West Philadelphia
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$189,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,012
Taxes	$86
Insurance	$51
Utilities	$182 See report
Total	$1,331/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/28/24 Mar 28, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$189,000

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This townhouse located in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19139 is currently for sale for $189,000. 131 N 55th Street is a 1,209 square foot townhouse with 3 beds and 1 bath. 131 N 55th Street is in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia and has a WalkScore® of 59, making it somewhat walkable. This townhouse is in the attendance area of Universal Institute Charter School At Daroff and Overbrook High School.

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