1685 N 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Philadelphia
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1685 N 56th St,Philadelphia, PA 19131
$125,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,596 sq. ft.
  • Townhouse
  • Pending
Listed by: stuart c cohen
Office: kw empower
MLS#:PAPH2541828
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$125,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$78.32

About this home

Located just off Lancaster Ave in the vibrant Overbrook neighborhood, 1685 N. 56th Street is a large single family home set up as an updated duplex with one 2-bedroom apartment and one 4-bed apartment. Unit #1 opens to a bright and airy living room, dining area, and kitchen, with a full bathroom off the kitchen. On the lower level, a bonus flex space is at the center, flanked by the two bedrooms. Unit #2 opens to a similar layout, with one bedroom on the main level. Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms and the full bathroom. With a deep cleaning and cosmetic touch-ups, this property would offer great potential for an investor or an owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage. This fantastic location is steps from a popular shopping center, local restaurants, and neighborhood businesses. Overbrook High School is only a few blocks away, plus there's easy access to public transit, Lansdowne Ave, Lankenau Medical Center, and Fairmount Park. Schedule your tour today!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1915
  • Listing ID #:PAPH2541828
  • Added:209 day(s) ago
  • Updated:January 21, 2026 at 08:55 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,596 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1915
  • Building area:1,596 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.04 Acres
  • Construction Materials:Masonry
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:3 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$125,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$78.32
  • Tax amount:$1,476 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Hookup

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