Come see this well-renovated 3BR/1.5 bath home on a nice block in Kingsessing, located directly across from Independence Charter School and just 5 blocks from the Kingsessing Recreation Center. Up the concrete steps, you'll enter through a newly painted facade in contemporary black and gray. Step into a west-facing sunroom featuring lots of natural light coming through four windows and flowing into the living room through a multi-pane door and sidelights. White ash plank flooring begins in the sunroom and runs throughout the home. Stepping into the living room you will find an open floor plan where the living area flows through the dining area and into the kitchen, keeping with today's lifestyle. There is a coat closet opposite the staircase and a half bath between the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is a highlight of this home and features white, shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops, and a stainless steel sink and appliance package. Off the kitchen is a freshly paved concrete patio with room for grilling, dining, plantings, and lounging. Downstairs you will find a large, dry basement with laundry hookups and a new heating and cooling system. The ceiling height is high enough to add more square footage to this home by finishing off the basement to create a play space or media room. Back up on the first floor, you will take the clear finished pine staircase up to 2nd floor where you will find 3 well-sized bedrooms, including a large primary bedroom in the front of the house with a bank of 3 west-facing windows. Directly adjacent is a beautifully finished full bath with a tiled tub/shower surround, a vanity with cabinet storage, a modern oval mirror, and a medicine cabinet. Both the middle and rear bedrooms are optimally sized for children, home offices, and guests. This beautifully renovated home is being offered at this very reasonable price through a special PHA program designed to create quality affordable housing. There are income limits for prospective buyers (single buyer income limit is up to $62,500 progressing up to a family of 4 limit of $89,250). Reach out for more information on income limits as well as the Restrictive Covenant that helps keep affordable housing affordable. It's a great program to be part of if you qualify.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1925
Stories: 2
Living Area: 1,080 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
Listing Agent: Michael Garden
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Yes
Interior: Wood Floors, Tub Shower, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: On Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
John Bartram High School, Public District Grades 9-12
William T. Tilden Middle School, Public District Grades 5-8
S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-6
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Located on 56th St
Municipality:
Philadelphia
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $209,000
Price Per SqFt: $194/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $701
Tax Year: 2020
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This property is $49.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $2/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PAPH2320250
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
Listing Agent: Michael Garden
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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
3
/10
S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.06 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
Middle School
3
/10
William T. Tilden Middle School
6601 Elmwood Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.15 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
High School
2
/10
John Bartram High School
2401 S 67th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.16 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
3
/10
S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.06 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
Nearby Schools
4
/10
W.C. Longstreth Elementary School
5700 Willows Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.48 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
3
/10
Benjamin B. Comegys School
5100 Greenway Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public District Grades KG-7
Assigned Schools
3
/10
William T. Tilden Middle School
6601 Elmwood Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.15 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
2601 S 58th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.69 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-9
2
/10
Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart
5900 Baltimore Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.06 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
Assigned Schools
2
/10
John Bartram High School
2401 S 67th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.16 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Hardy Williams Academy Charter School
1712 S 56th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.04 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-12
3
/10
Motivation High School
5900 Baltimore Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.06 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,398. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1731 S 56th St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1731 S 56th St property is $209,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1731 S 56th St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1731 S 56th 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 1731 S 56th St are: S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10William T. Tilden Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10John Bartram 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 $701 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1731 S 56th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1731 S 56th St is 1,080 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1731 S 56th St is 1925.
This home is located at 1731 S 56th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,080 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $209,000.
In April 2024 more than 242 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 216 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 502 were sold below. In April 2024 in Philadelphia, PA there were 9.8% more homes for sale than in March 2024. Listings spent 50 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $258,806 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.