247 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
About This Home
Located at 247 S 55th Street, this 2-unit duplex offers great potential for investors or contractor. Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a spacious layout and solid bones. The property is in poor condition and being sold as-is, making it ideal for a full rehab or value-add project. With the right renovations, this property could provide excellent rental income or resale value. Prime location.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,564
- Total interior livable area: 1,564 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 603166400
- Special condition: Auction
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 1,742 sqft
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
- Earthquake
- Tornado
- 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 | $429 | $5,148 |
| Home Insurance * | $53 | $636 |
| Property Taxes | $82 | $984 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $788 | $9,456 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Sold | $136,000 |
| 2025-06-23 | Listing removed | $135,000 |
| 2025-03-31 | Contingent | $135,000 |
| 2025-03-05 | Listed for sale | $135,000 |
| 2025-02-22 | Listing removed | $135,000 |
| 2025-01-29 | Listed for sale | $135,000 |
| 2024-10-26 | Listing removed | $150,000 |
| 2024-10-10 | Price change | $150,000 |
| 2024-10-02 | Price change | $115,000 |
| 2024-09-21 | Price change | $160,000 |
| 2024-09-17 | Listed for sale | $180,000 |
| 2024-05-04 | Contingent | $180,000 |
| 2024-05-03 | Listed for sale | $180,000 |
| 2024-04-30 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-11-14 | Listed for sale | $171,900 |
| 2023-09-26 | Listing removed | $184,999 |
| 2023-08-25 | Price change | $184,999 |
| 2023-05-11 | Price change | $188,000 |
| 2023-04-24 | Price change | $194,999 |
| 2023-04-05 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-03-27 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
| 2023-03-24 | Price change | $1,200 |
| 2023-03-05 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
| 2022-11-10 | Listing removed | $205,000 |
| 2022-10-27 | Listed for sale | $205,000 |
| 2007-03-14 | Sold | $68,000 |
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