#PAPH2509986, Mary Jo Potts, Listing office: Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy
$150,000 List price
1735 S 55th St Philadelphia, PA 19143
3 beds
2 full
1,080 sqft
0.02 acres
$139 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1735 S 55th St
Investor Special in Southwest Philly! Welcome to 1735 S 55th St – a 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home ready for your vision. This property is perfect for investors looking to renovate and build equity or generate rental income. The home needs repairs and is being sold as-is, but offers strong potential in a growing neighborhood. Located near public transportation, shopping, and schools Comparable renovated homes in the area have sold for significantly higher—making this a smart value-add opportunity. Bring your contractor and imagination! Property being sold in as-is condition.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,080 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1925
MLS #PAPH2485084
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $150,000
- Price/SqFt: $138
- Annual Tax Amount: $816
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Google Maps
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,080 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2485084
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Velvet Rope Homes
- Office Phone: (215) 279-0591
- Office Email: mrbroker@nogreateragent.com
- Listing Agent: Maurice A Richardson
- Agent Phone: (215) 279-0591
- Agent Email: mrbroker@nogreateragent.com
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,300 | $816 |
| 2022 | $58,300 | $800 |
| 2021 | $- | $800 |
| 2020 | $57,200 | $800 |
| 2019 | $52,800 | $739 |
| 2018 | $20,100 | $281 |
| 2017 | $20,100 | $281 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Thomas G. Morton School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•2501 S 63rd St
5
Joseph W. Catharine School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•6600 Chester Ave
2
John M. Patterson Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.6 mi
•7000 Buist 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 $27,361. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
71%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
54%
Single, No Kids
28%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Foot Locker
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Little Caesars
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Dodge
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1735 S 55th St
The listing price of 1735 S 55th St property is $150,000.
The property 1735 S 55th St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.
Active Listing: 1735 S 55th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1735 S 55th St are: Thomas G. Morton School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Joseph W. Catharine School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), John M. Patterson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mitchell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Independence Charter School West (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Benjamin B. Comegys School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School-Hardy Williams (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Universal Audenried Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), John Bartram High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $816 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1735 S 55th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1735 S 55th St is 1,080 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1735 S 55th St is 1925.
This home is located at 1735 S 55th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,080 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $150,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between May and June 2025 increased by 36.5%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 90 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $292,873.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.