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1538 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

$199,900

Home List Price

$2,374*

Closing Credit

0 Baths
2,100 SqFt
$95/SqFt
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1538 S 55th St, Philadelphia$199,900

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$2,374*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeOther
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1920
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2393668
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1538 S 55th St

ATTANTION ALL INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS!!!! THE PROPERTY IS PRICED TO SELL!!!! Welcome to 1538 S 55th St, A Move in ready Multi Family property. Come and get this Giant property and add it to your portfolio. First floor Apartment features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, and an access to the large but unfinished basement. On the second floor you will find 2 other apartments. Unit 2 is a great size studio with a closed in balcony. Unit 3 is a large 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom apartment. The property is located near a public school, shops, public transportation, and more. Schedule your showing today!!! The property is sold in AS-IS CONDITION. Buyer is responsible for the U&O and City Certificate. Buyer MUST use Seller's Title Company.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Living Area: 2,100 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Listing Agent: Oriel Zach

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None

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: N/A

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $199,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $95/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $910
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$260.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$198

Avg. Days On Market

46

# of Sold Homes

907

1538 S 55th St vs Philadelphia

56 DAYS ON ROCKET

+10 Days

$199,900

-$60.4K Less

$95/SqFt

-$103 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $60.4K less than the Median Sold Price and $103/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: #PAPH2393668

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Listing Agent: Oriel Zach

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2024 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 10/31/2024, 10:20:52 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Feb 25, 2019Home Sold
$48,000
Oct 22, 2018Home Sold
$45,000
Apr 20, 2017Home Sold
$15,100
Apr 04, 2007Home Sold
$62,000
Mar 22, 2004Home Sold
$28,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$910 -
2019$793$56,700
2018$766$54,700
2017$766$54,700

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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3
/10

  • S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School

  • 5500 Kingsessing Ave

  • 0.07 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

Middle School

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3
/10

  • William T. Tilden Middle School

  • 6601 Elmwood Ave

  • 1.21 miles

  • Public District Grades 5-8

High School

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2
/10

  • John Bartram High School

  • 2401 S 67th St

  • 1.22 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 $29,398. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1538 S 55th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1538 S 55th St property is $199,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 1538 S 55th St is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1538 S 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 1538 S 55th St are:
S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
William T. Tilden Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
John 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 $910 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on February 25, 2019 for $48,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1538 S 55th St is 2,100 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1538 S 55th St is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19143›1538 S 55th St

This home is located at 1538 S 55th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 2,100 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $199,900.

In September 2024, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 210 sold above asking price, over 494 sold below and more than 203 were sold right at the asked price. In September 2024 in Philadelphia, PA there were 7.8% more homes for sale than in August 2024. While the average time on the market in September 2024 was 46 days, the median list price was $260,372.

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

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