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1619 N 55th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

$175,000

Home List Price

$2,078*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,504 SqFt
$116/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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1619 N 55th St, Philadelphia$175,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,078*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1915
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2292736
Lot Size0.05 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1619 N 55th St

Come see this spacious 4 bed, 1.5 bath, attached twin waiting to be restored in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia between Lancaster and Lansdowne Avenue, which has convenient shopping, a variety of restaurants, several schools including St. Joseph's University, and entertainment. This home is situated close to public transportation, parks, and local playgrounds all within a short distance. Upon entrance you are embraced in a foyer with a staircase to the second floor, with the living room on right hand side. Straight down the hall is the dining room that connects to the kitchen with access to the basement, laundry area, and unfinished bathroom by the rear entrance. Upstairs has two hall closets, one full bath and 4 total bedrooms. Throughout the first floor there is original woodwork on the windows, and one of a kind faux fireplaces, with built in shelving, that emits the heat in the living room and in the dining room which adds unique charm to the home. There is also original hardwood flooring under the carpeting. Property is being sold as is. Home is in need of rehabing. Seller Home Warranty Included. Contact listing agent with any questions! Ask me how you can get up to $10,000 towards your purchase through the Pathway to Prosperity Opportunity through Prosperity Home Loans!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,504 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (610) 489-2100
  • Listing Agent: Tahira S Spence

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.05 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Overbrook High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Heston Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Lancaster Avenue (Route 30) to Right onto N 55th Street, Property on right hand side 1619, just past Hunter Street. Use GPS for most accurate directions based on your location.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $175,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $116/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,079
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$258.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$196

Avg. Days On Market

50

# of Sold Homes

960

1619 N 55th St vs Philadelphia

186 DAYS ON ROCKET

+136 Days

$175,000

-$83.8K Less

$116/SqFt

-$80 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $83.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $80/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2292736

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (610) 489-2100
  • Listing Agent: Tahira S Spence

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,079 -
2019$1,079$83,800
2018$1,079$94,700
2017$1,079$94,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10

  • Heston Elementary School

  • 1621 N 54th St

  • 0.11 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Overbrook High School

  • 5898 Lancaster Ave

  • 0.43 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,667. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1619 N 55th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1619 N 55th St property is $175,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1619 N 55th St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19131.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1619 N 55th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1619 N 55th St are:
Heston Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Overbrook High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,079 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1619 N 55th St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1619 N 55th St is 1,504 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1619 N 55th St is 1915.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19131›1619 N 55th St

This home is located at 1619 N 55th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19131 in the West Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,504 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 31, 2023 and is currently priced at $175,000.

Over 242 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 502 listings were sold below the listed price and 216 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 9.8% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $258,806.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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