1685 N 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Murphy & Co.
1685 N 56th St,Philadelphia, PA 19131
$125,000
- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,596 sq. ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
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:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 26, 2025 at 09:40 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- 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
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$125,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$78.32
- Tax amount:$1,476 (2025)
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