1942 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
About This Home
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!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Masonry
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2025
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer/Dryer Stacked,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Area: 600
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 600
- Finished area above ground: 896
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,496
- Total interior livable area: 1,496 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 514223700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 871.20 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 16.00 x 47.00
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
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,365 | $16,380 |
| Home Insurance * | $91 | $1,092 |
| Property Taxes | $330 | $3,960 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,010 | $24,120 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow 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.
Comparing Against the Market
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2026-04-14 | Contingent | $275,000 |
| 2026-03-26 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2026-03-25 | Listing removed | $285,000 |
| 2026-03-13 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
| 2026-01-06 | Sold | $80,000 |
| 2025-12-12 | Listed for sale | $290,000 |
| 2025-10-27 | Sold | $80,000 |
| 2025-10-10 | Contingent | $100,000 |
| 2025-10-03 | Price change | $100,000 |
| 2025-09-29 | Listed for sale | $115,000 |
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