**NEW Price Improvement** Come see this spacious 4 bed, 1.5 bath, attached twin waiting to be restored in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia between Lancaster and Lansdowne Avenue, which has convenient shopping, a variety of restaurants, several schools including St. Joseph's University, and entertainment. This home is situated close to public transportation, parks, and local playgrounds all within a short distance. Upon entrance you are embraced in a foyer with a staircase to the second floor, with the living room on right hand side. Straight down the hall is the dining room that connects to the kitchen with access to the basement, laundry area, and unfinished bathroom by the rear entrance. Upstairs has two hall closets, one full bath and 4 total bedrooms. Throughout the first floor there is original woodwork on the floors and windows, and one of a kind faux fireplaces, with built in shelving, that emits the heat in the living room and in the dining room which adds unique charm to the home. There is also original hardwood flooring under the carpeting. Property is being sold as is. Seller Home Warranty Included. Contact listing agent with any questions! Ask me how you can get up to $10,000 towards your purchase through the Pathway to Prosperity Opportunity through Prosperity Home Loans!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Year Built: 1915
Stories: 2
Living Area: 1,504 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone: (610) 489-2100
Listing Agent: Tahira S Spence
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 4
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: On Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: None
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Overbrook High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Heston Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-8
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Lancaster Avenue (Route 30) to Right onto N 55th Street, Property on right hand side 1619, just past Hunter Street. Use GPS for most accurate directions based on your location.
Municipality:
Philadelphia
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $150,000
Price Per SqFt: $100/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,079
Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $111.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $99/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PAPH2292736
Listing Office:
Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone: (610) 489-2100
Listing Agent: Tahira S Spence
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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
2
/10
Heston Elementary School
1621 N 54th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.11 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
High School
2
/10
Overbrook High School
5898 Lancaster Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Heston Elementary School
1621 N 54th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.11 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Universal Bluford Charter School
5801 Media St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-6
3
/10
Mastery Charter School Mann Elementary
5376 W Berks St
Distance between this listing and this school0.59 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-6
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Dimner Beeber Middle School
5925 Malvern Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.84 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
3
/10
Global Leadership Academy Charter School
4601 W Girard Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.90 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
4
/10
Discovery Charter School
4700 Parkside Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.93 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Overbrook High School
5898 Lancaster Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Mastery Charter School -Shoemaker Campus
5301 Media St
Distance between this listing and this school0.19 miles
Public Charter Grades 7-12
4
/10
Parkway West
4725 Fairmont Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.25 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,667. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1619 N 55th St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1619 N 55th St property is $150,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1619 N 55th St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19131.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1619 N 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 1619 N 55th St are: Heston Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Overbrook 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 $1,079 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1619 N 55th St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1619 N 55th St is 1,504 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1619 N 55th St is 1915.
This home is located at 1619 N 55th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19131 in the West Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,504 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 31, 2023 and is currently priced at $150,000.
In October 2024 more than 252 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 237 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 567 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 9.8%. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 44 days, the median list price was $261,807.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.