Sold875d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
640 S 55th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19143 • Cobbs Creek • Philadelphia County
$190,000
$124/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,528Sqft
0.03 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
West Philadelphia
Cobbs Creek
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
875 days on market
Established listing
$124/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1920 · Historic
Welcome to this two story West Philly three bedroom two bathroom home. Head up your front porch into the front door of your home where you'll be standing in a spacious open living room, dining room and kitchen concept with recessed lighting above. Out through the kitchen you will walk through your laundry room with a washer/dryer, and beyond that there is the backyard which has enough room for a little garden, a small grill and some chairs to enjoy the beautiful weather in! Back inside up on the second floor you will find an owners suite with along with two other bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. The home is complete with central air, recessed lighting throughout and ample closet space. This Cedar Park home is in a quiet neighborhood and in close proximity to University City, public transportation and a variety of parks.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights front porch, recessed lighting throughout, and dining room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,243/month
Principal & Interest$990
Property Tax$190
Insurance$63
Down payment20% ($38,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.79% rate · 30yr fixed · $152,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1920
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingNone
Lot1,288 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleTraditional
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Hook/Up Avail
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementOther
Lot1,288 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$3,447
Parcel463197300
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
None
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market875
Est. value$277,900
Est. rent$1,824/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$124
On marketJun 20, 2023
PostedJun 20, 2023
Last sold$190,000
MLS updatedJun 22, 2024
Tour days6
Views3
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Price history
22 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 21, 2023Sold$190,000$124Bright MLS
Nov 17, 2023Pending Sale$199,900$131Bright MLS
Nov 9, 2023Contingent$199,900$131Bright MLS
Oct 3, 2023Price Change$199,900$131Bright MLS
Sep 6, 2023Price Change$215,000$141Bright MLS
Aug 11, 2023Price Change$225,000$147Bright MLS
Aug 10, 2023Listed For Sale$215,000$141Bright MLS
Mar 31, 2016Sold$135,000$88Public Record
Jan 30, 2016Pending Sale$138,900$91Coldwell Banker Preferred - Wayne Office
Jan 5, 2016Price Change$138,900$91Coldwell Banker Preferred - Wayne Office
Nov 4, 2015Price Change$141,900$93Coldwell Banker Preferred - Wayne Office
Oct 16, 2015Listed For Sale$149,900$98Coldwell Banker Preferred - Wayne Office
Jul 15, 2015Sold$33,500$22Public Record
May 12, 2015Sold$20,000$13Public Record
Jan 9, 2015Listing Removed——Auction.com
Jan 8, 2015Price Change$15,000$10Auction.com
Dec 30, 2014Listed For Sale——Auction.com
Oct 9, 2014Listing Removed——Auction.com
Aug 19, 2014Listed For Sale——Auction.com
Mar 29, 2014Listing Removed——Auction.com
Mar 11, 2014Price Change$5,000$3Auction.com
Mar 9, 2014Listed For Sale——Auction.com
Sold$190,000
Nov 21, 2023•$124/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$199,900
Nov 17, 2023•$131/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$199,900
Nov 9, 2023•$131/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$199,900
Oct 3, 2023•$131/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$215,000
Sep 6, 2023•$141/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$225,000
Aug 11, 2023•$147/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$215,000
Aug 10, 2023•$141/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$135,000
Mar 31, 2016•$88/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$138,900
Jan 30, 2016•$91/sqft•Coldwell Banker Preferred - Wayne Office
Price Change$138,900
Jan 5, 2016•$91/sqft•Coldwell Banker Preferred - Wayne Office
Price Change$141,900
Nov 4, 2015•$93/sqft•Coldwell Banker Preferred - Wayne Office
Listed For Sale$149,900
Oct 16, 2015•$98/sqft•Coldwell Banker Preferred - Wayne Office
Sold$33,500
Jul 15, 2015•$22/sqft•Public Record
Sold$20,000
May 12, 2015•$13/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed—
Jan 9, 20150•Auction.com
Price Change$15,000
Jan 8, 2015•$10/sqft•Auction.com
Listed For Sale—
Dec 30, 20140•Auction.com
Listing Removed—
Oct 9, 20140•Auction.com
Listed For Sale—
Aug 19, 20140•Auction.com
Listing Removed—
Mar 29, 20140•Auction.com
Price Change$5,000
Mar 11, 2014•$3/sqft•Auction.com
Listed For Sale—
Mar 9, 20140•Auction.com
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$4,247$303,400
Apr 15, 2024$3,448$246,300
Apr 15, 2023$3,448$246,300
Apr 15, 2022$2,213—
Apr 15, 2021$2,213—
Apr 15, 2018$2,131—
Apr 15, 2017$2,131—
Apr 15, 2016$1,082—
Apr 15, 2015$1,066—
Apr 15, 2014$1,066$84,700
Apr 15, 2012$1,135$8,800
Apr 15, 2011—$8,800
Apr 15, 2010—$8,800
Apr 15, 2009—$8,800
Apr 15, 2008—$8,800
Apr 15, 2007—$8,800
Apr 15, 2006—$8,192
Apr 15, 2005—$8,192
Apr 15, 2004—$8,192
Apr 15, 2003—$7,456
Apr 15, 2002—$7,040
Apr 15, 2000—$6,144
Apr 15, 1999—$5,184
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Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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