$1,959 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2398688, Christopher J Rossmaier, Listing Office: RE/MAX One Realty
$1,959
closing credit¹
117 S 55th St Philadelphia, PA 19139
$165,000 List price
$1,959
Closing credit¹
2,418 sqft
0.04 acres
$68 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 117 S 55th St
HUD Home. Year Built 1925, LBP is required for all properties built before 1978 if sold with FHA Finance. Sold "AS IS" by elec. bid only. Prop avail 01/30/2025. Bidding Process, Bid Due/Expiration dates, HUD's Insurability and other important information is posted on www.hudhomestore.gov. FHA Case #446-147653. Being sold Uninsured. NO FHA 203b. Eligible for FHA 203K. Financing Terms: FHA 203K, Cash, HomeStyle or other repair oriented loan. DUPLEX - Live in one & Rent Other or just investment opportunity. With a little elbow grease this spacious two story Duplex row located near the Penn Campus can be yours. Close to schools, hospitals, shopping and parks. Don't miss out on the opportunity. Buyer to verify all information prior to bidding. Go to www.hudhomestore.gov for more information or how to place a bid. Buyer is responsible for their own investigative information on SqFt of home, Room Sizes, Bathroom counts, taxes and all other information regarding this home. This home is a AS-IS Sale with buyer being responsible for all inspections and repairs including CO, U&O, final water and sewer and other township inspections. Availability and status of sale type are subject to change at any time. See addendums & Disclosures in HUD Website. For additional information contact the agent of your choice. This home is currently available for $100.00 Total Down Payment if purchased with an FHA Insured loan. $100.00 Down Payment is a Limited time opportunity. Buyer must be an owner occupant purchaser. Buyer choses their own Lender and Agent/Broker.
Highlights
Home typeDuplex
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size2,418 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2440192
Summary
- MLS Number: PAPH2440192
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: MLS Direct
- Office Phone: (856) 857-1800
- Listing Agent: Kevin Wallace
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2013 | Home Sold | $105,000 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Home Sold | $45,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $269,200 | $3,768 |
| 2022 | $269,200 | $1,545 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,545 |
| 2020 | $110,400 | $1,545 |
| 2019 | $106,300 | $1,487 |
| 2018 | $106,400 | $1,489 |
| 2017 | $106,400 | $1,489 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Universal Institute Charter School at Bluford
Public Charter KG-6
1.1 mi
•5801 Media St
4
West Philadelphia Achievement Ces
Public Charter KG-5
1.5 mi
•6701 Callowhill St
3
Inquiry Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
1.5 mi
•1301 Belmont Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,617. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
65%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
60%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
H&M
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Boston Market
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Honda
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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This home is located at 117 S 55th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19139 in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. This 2,418 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $165,000.
In December 2024 more than 218 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 229 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 580 were sold below. Between November and December 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 2.3%. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 49 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $267,873.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.