$230,000
4 bd|2 ba|1,752 sqft
1617 N 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Listed by Settle Down Philadelphia
For Sale
Listing description
Explore the possibilities of this five-bedroom, one-bathroom home on Cambridge Street in Parkside. The property offers a chance to make updates and create a space that reflects your plans and preferences. Its existing layout provides five bedrooms, a full bathroom, and living space ready for a fresh approach. For buyers looking for a home they can personalize, this property offers the opportunity to choose the finishes and improvements that matter most to them. Investors and contractors may also appreciate the chance to renovate a property in an established Philadelphia neighborhood. Bring your ideas and schedule a showing to see the potential firsthand.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
- Upper level 22 bedrooms
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,984 sq ft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1915
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,248 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $113
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2671074
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- The School District Of Philadelphia
- Days on NookLocal
- 11 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Full
- Levels
- 3
- Accessibility
- Doors - Swing In
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- View
- City
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- PARKSIDE
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 16 x 78
- Zoning
- RSA5
- Cross street
- N 42nd St
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Immediate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$216,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- November 2017 for $75,000
- County deed record in 2017 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $225,000
- County assessment implies
- $178,397
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2556 N 18TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132 | September 2026 | $140,000 | 5/1 | 1,974 | $183,881 |
| 1109 S 52ND ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143 | August 2026 | $360,000 | 5/2 | 1,820 | $322,044 |
| 3738 N CARLISLE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140 | July 2026 | $80,000 | 5/2 | 2,058 | $71,022 |
| 1250 S 21ST ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146 | August 2026 | $290,000 | 4/1 | 2,142 | $169,157 |
| 4220 POWELTON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 | July 2026 | $320,000 | 4/2 | 1,767 | $217,712 |
| 212-24 S 24TH ST #216, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 | August 2026 | $1,165,000 | 4/2 | 1,913 | $517,832 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| November 2017 | Sold | $75,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $2,355 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$45,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,391/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,129
- Property taxes
- $196
- Home insurance (est.)
- $66
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Philadelphia County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: October 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM EDT
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