For SaleOpen House15d on marketOpen HouseHistoric · 101 yrs
1942 S 56th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19143 • Southwest Schuylkill • Philadelphia County
$275,000
$184/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
1,496Sqft
0.02 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
AirLite Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
University City
Southwest Schuylkill
2 Fireplaces
Electric
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is getting attention
Listed 15 days ago · 1,604 views · 116 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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15 days on market
Recently listed
$184/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1925 · Historic
Welcome to 1942 S 56th Street. This is a beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath. Upon entering, you will walk into an inviting open floor living area with hard wood floors throughout and an electric fireplace along with a powder room for guests. Head into your new kitchen with all brand new stainless steel appliances and a beautiful island great for entertaining. Upstairs you will find 3 nice sized bedrooms and a full bath. In the basement, enjoy another living space with an electric fireplace, full bath, laundry and your fourth bedroom. Great to use as a in law suite or even a man cave. There is also a walk out to the private backyard from the basement. This house has brand new central cooling and heating. Close to public transportation and easy access to Center City! Schedule a showing today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights electric fireplace, powder room for guests, and hardwood floors throughout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,697/month
Principal & Interest$1,330
Property Tax$275
Insurance$92
Down payment20% ($55,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $220,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot871.20 sqft
Days on Zillow15 Days
Price/sqft$184
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleAirLite
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementFull
Fireplaces2
Lot871.20 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouthwest Schuylkill
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$1,335
Parcel514223700
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Washer/Dryer Stacked
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Luxury Vinyl
Heating
Central
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Main Level
Fireplace
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
600 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market15
Est. value$272,400
Est. rent$2,246/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$184
On marketMar 26, 2026
PostedMar 26, 2026
Last sold$80,000
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,604
Favorites116
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 26, 2026Listed For Sale$275,000$184Bright MLS
Mar 25, 2026Listing Removed$285,000$191Bright MLS
Mar 13, 2026Listed For Sale$285,000$191Bright MLS
Jan 6, 2026Sold$80,000$53Public Record
Dec 12, 2025Listed For Sale$290,000$194Bright MLS
Oct 27, 2025Sold$80,000$53Bright MLS
Oct 10, 2025Contingent$100,000$67Bright MLS
Oct 3, 2025Price Change$100,000$67Bright MLS
Sep 29, 2025Listed For Sale$115,000$77Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$275,000
Mar 26, 2026•$184/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$285,000
Mar 25, 2026•$191/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$285,000
Mar 13, 2026•$191/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$80,000
Jan 6, 2026•$53/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$290,000
Dec 12, 2025•$194/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$80,000
Oct 27, 2025•$53/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$100,000
Oct 10, 2025•$67/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$100,000
Oct 3, 2025•$67/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$115,000
Sep 29, 2025•$77/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,335$95,400
Apr 10, 2024$906$64,700
Apr 10, 2023$906$64,700
Apr 10, 2022$706—
Apr 10, 2021$706—
Apr 10, 2018$651—
Apr 10, 2017$482—
Apr 10, 2016$298—
Apr 10, 2015$298—
Apr 10, 2014$298$36,000
Apr 10, 2012—$7,104
Apr 10, 2011—$7,104
Apr 10, 2010—$7,104
Apr 10, 2009—$7,104
Apr 10, 2008—$7,104
Apr 10, 2007—$7,104
Apr 10, 2006—$7,104
Apr 10, 2005—$7,104
Apr 10, 2004—$7,104
Apr 10, 2003—$7,104
Apr 10, 2002—$4,608
Apr 10, 2000—$4,608
Apr 10, 1999—$4,608
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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Nearby cities
Philadelphia
Nearby zip codes
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