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1447 N 55th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

6beds
4baths
2,478sqft
$295,000
$119price/sqft
$2,169/moest. monthly cost
$86,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to your dream home in the heart of West Philadelphia! This beautifully renovated 4++-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence blends modern luxury with classic charm, just minutes from the Philadelphia Zoo, Carroll Park, and exciting new developments in the area. Investor Alert: The property last tenant paid with the support of HCV Program, $3,500 per month that’s $42,000 in annual rental income. Step inside to find gorgeous hardwood floors flowing throughout, spacious, light-filled layout designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The kitchen features sleek stainless steel appliances, modern finishes, and plenty of space to create your perfect culinary setup. Upstairs, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, while the finished basement offers two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and endless possibilitiesideal for guests, a home office, or additional living space. Outside, the private backyard is a blank canvas ready to become your personal oasis with just a touch of landscaping. This home is also just minutes from the highly anticipated Tiger Woods-backed STEM Academy and golf course, a transformative project bringing new energy and opportunity to the area.

Getting Around

75
WalkingVery Walkable
68
TransitGood Transit
67
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Heston Edward SchoolGrades PK-80.2 mi
2/10
Overbrook High SchoolGrades 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Excellent
  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2023

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Energy Efficient Appliances,Double Oven,Oven,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Hookup,Upper Level,Laundry Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Finished,Improved,Windows

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Soaking Tub,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Efficiency,Family Room Off Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Kitchen - Galley,Kitchen Island,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops,Dry Wall
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 800
  • Finished area above ground: 1,678

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,478
  • Total interior livable area: 2,478 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Level: Lower

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Storage Room

  • Level: Lower

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 041304500
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Exterior features: Other
  • Fencing: Aluminum

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,558 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 15.58 x 100.00

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Earthquake
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,491$17,892
Home Insurance *$103$1,236
Property Taxes $304$3,648
Electricity $271$3,262
Total$2,169$26,028
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$74,365/yr
40% on housing$65,070/yr
45% on housing$57,840/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$119This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19131$121
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19131$183
Philadelphia County$236

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-29Listed for sale$295,000
2026-07-23Listed for rent$3,200
2025-10-01Listing removed$250,000
2025-08-18Price change$250,000
2025-06-25Price change$265,000
2025-04-30Price change$280,000
2025-04-21Price change$285,000
2025-04-10Price change$287,000
2025-04-03Listed for sale$299,000
2022-03-12Sold$105,000
2021-10-25Listing removed$135,000
2021-10-16Price change$135,000
2021-10-05Price change$155,000
2021-09-17Listed for sale$160,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentArica Miller
BrokerageDel Val Realty & Property Management

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