For Rent27d on marketHistoric · 99 yrs
1653 S 55th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19143 • Southwest Schuylkill • Philadelphia County
$1,400/mo
$1/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,098Sqft
1927Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1927 · 99 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1927 · Historic
This is a 3-bedroom house near Whitby Avenue in a nice block. Rent is $1400 per month plus utilities. It has 3 bed rooms, one kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room, cemented and painted basement walls, front porch, rear yard, etc. This is a 3-bedroom house near Whitby Avenue in a nice block. Rent is $1400 per month plus utilities. It has 3 bed rooms, one kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room, cemented and painted basement walls, front porch, rear yard, etc. Renovation work is likely to finish by April 1.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights rear yard, dining room, and front porch as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9/month
Principal & Interest$7
Property Tax$1
Insurance$0
Down payment20% ($280)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,120 loan
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Key facts and listing details
Date availableAvailable Now
TypeTownhouse
PetsNo Pets
ParkingContact manager
LaundryHookups
Deposit & fees$1,400
One-time fees$1,400
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
Year built1927
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouthwest Schuylkill
Annual tax$760
Parcel514195500
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
WD Hookup
Appliances
WD Hookup
Flooring
Hardwood
Laundry
Hookups
Exterior Features
Exterior
Utilities fee required
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Rent
Days on market27
Est. value$78,700
Est. rent$1,546/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$1
On marketMar 13, 2026
PostedMar 13, 2026
Last sold$15,200
MLS updatedApr 3, 2026
Tour days6
Views446
Favorites25
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Price history
25 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 13, 2026Listed For Rent$1,400$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 3, 2025Listing Removed$1,350$1Zillow Rentals
Oct 8, 2025Price Change$1,350$1Zillow Rentals
Sep 26, 2025Listed For Rent$1,300$1Zillow Rentals
Feb 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Mar 13, 2020Listing Removed$1,100$1Owner
Oct 27, 2019Price Change$1,100$1Owner
Sep 2, 2019Listed For Rent$1,050$1Owner
Mar 21, 2016Listing Removed$40,000$36Owner
Jun 8, 2015Listed For Sale$40,000$36Owner
Apr 2, 2015Listing Removed$40,000$36Owner
Mar 10, 2015Listed For Sale$40,000$36Owner
Oct 27, 2014Listing Removed$40,000$36Owner
Oct 23, 2014Listed For Sale$40,000$36Owner
May 30, 2014Listing Removed$35,000$32Quality Real Estate, Inc.
Apr 16, 2014Listing Removed$750$1Owner
Apr 16, 2014Price Change$35,000$32Quality Real Estate, Inc.
Mar 17, 2014Listed For Rent$750$1Owner
Nov 26, 2013Listed For Sale$40,000$36Owner
Aug 2, 2013Listing Removed$40,000$36Owner
Dec 24, 2010Listed For Sale$40,000$36Weichert Realtors
Oct 15, 2010Listing Removed$36,000$33Weichert Realtors
Dec 19, 2009Price Change$36,000$33WEICHERT, REALTORS - McCarthy Associates
Oct 3, 2009Listed For Sale$42,000$38WEICHERT, REALTORS - McCarthy Associates
Mar 28, 2008Sold$15,200$14Public Record
Listed For Rent$1,400
Mar 13, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$1,350
Nov 3, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,350
Oct 8, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,300
Sep 26, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Feb 24, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$1,100
Mar 13, 2020•$1/sqft•Owner
Price Change$1,100
Oct 27, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,050
Sep 2, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$40,000
Mar 21, 2016•$36/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$40,000
Jun 8, 2015•$36/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$40,000
Apr 2, 2015•$36/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$40,000
Mar 10, 2015•$36/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$40,000
Oct 27, 2014•$36/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$40,000
Oct 23, 2014•$36/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$35,000
May 30, 2014•$32/sqft•Quality Real Estate, Inc.
Listing Removed$750
Apr 16, 2014•$1/sqft•Owner
Price Change$35,000
Apr 16, 2014•$32/sqft•Quality Real Estate, Inc.
Listed For Rent$750
Mar 17, 2014•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$40,000
Nov 26, 2013•$36/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$40,000
Aug 2, 2013•$36/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$40,000
Dec 24, 2010•$36/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Listing Removed$36,000
Oct 15, 2010•$33/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Price Change$36,000
Dec 19, 2009•$33/sqft•WEICHERT, REALTORS - McCarthy Associates
Listed For Sale$42,000
Oct 3, 2009•$38/sqft•WEICHERT, REALTORS - McCarthy Associates
Sold$15,200
Mar 28, 2008•$14/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$760$54,300
Apr 10, 2024$518$37,000
Apr 10, 2023$518$37,000
Apr 10, 2022$311—
Apr 10, 2021$311—
Apr 10, 2018$287—
Apr 10, 2017$287—
Apr 10, 2016$260—
Apr 10, 2015$260—
Apr 10, 2014$260$18,600
Apr 10, 2012$249$7,040
Apr 10, 2011—$7,040
Apr 10, 2010—$7,040
Apr 10, 2009—$7,040
Apr 10, 2008—$7,040
Apr 10, 2007—$7,040
Apr 10, 2006—$7,040
Apr 10, 2005—$7,040
Apr 10, 2004—$7,040
Apr 10, 2003—$6,464
Apr 10, 2002—$4,800
Apr 10, 2000—$4,800
Apr 10, 1999—$4,800
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Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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