$2,065 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2414290, Stacey L Alston, Listing office: Chapel Realty Sales
$145,000 List price
556 E Penn St Philadelphia, PA 19144
$1,722
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,752 sqft
0.02 acres
$83 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 556 E Penn St
Welcome to 556 E Penn St, currently set up as a duplex. Offering incredible potential just steps from LaSalle University. This property features two units: a 1-bed, 1-bath and a 3-bed, 1-bath, both currently occupied with month to month leases. The location is unbeatable, great parking and renovated in 2019.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingBaseboard
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Size1,752 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2451456
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Baseboard
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $145,000
- Price/SqFt: $82
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,388
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: use gps
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,752 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2451456
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
- Office Phone: (215) 643-2500
- Listing Agent: Alexandria Messinger
- Agent Phone: (484) 620-2620
- Agent Email: almessinger5@outlook.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 02, 2019 | Home Sold | $65,000 |
| Apr 02, 2018 | Home Sold | $55,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,600 | $2,388 |
| 2022 | $170,600 | $1,518 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,518 |
| 2020 | $108,500 | $1,518 |
| 2019 | $107,100 | $1,499 |
| 2018 | $115,200 | $- |
| 2017 | $115,200 | $1,612 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
0.5 mi
•67 E Bringhurst St
2
Joseph Pennell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•1800 Nedro Ave
3
James Logan Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•1700 Lindley 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 $35,808. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
48%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
40%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
26%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Foot Locker
Burlington
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
White Castle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Kia
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 556 E Penn St
The listing price of 556 E Penn St property is $145,000.
The property 556 E Penn St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144.
Accepting Backup Offers: 556 E Penn St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 556 E Penn St are: Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Joseph Pennell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), James Logan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Fitler Academics Plus (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Imhotep Institute Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Girls High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,388 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 2, 2019 for $65,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 556 E Penn St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 556 E Penn St is 1,752 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 556 E Penn St is 1900.
This home is located at 556 E Penn St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19144 in the Germantown / Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 1,752 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $145,000.
Between April and May 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 40.9%. In May 2025 median list price was $298,569 and the average listing age was 89 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.