$145,000

640 S 57th St Philadelphia, PA 19143

$1,722
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,200 sqft
0.03 acres
$121 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 640 S 57th St

Welcome to 640 S 57th St, a fantastic opportunity for owner-occupants or investors in the heart of Cobbs Creek! This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom townhome offers great bones with original hardwood floors and approximately 1,200 square feet of living space. As you enter, you’ll be welcomed in a spacious living room that flows right into the Open Concept Dining room area right off the oversized Kitchen! Heading towards the back of the home you’ll find the back door for your private backyard space as well as stairs leading to the full length, unfinished basement – perfect for storage! Upstairs you’ll find 3 spacious bedrooms as well as the main bath. The home needs some TLC but has incredible potential to be transformed. Whether you're looking to renovate and customize or add to your investment portfolio, this property is a great option. Don't miss out on this opportunity—schedule your showing today! Please reach out directly to Co-Listing Agent Matt Williams for questions or to schedule an appointment. Home is being sold strictly As-Is.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,200 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2446810

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAPH2446810
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Office Email: vicki@kwempower.com
  • Listing Agent: David Snyder

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2006
Home Sold
$84,900

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$123,100$1,723
2022$123,100$1,185
2021$-$1,185
2020$84,700$1,185
2019$81,600$1,142
2018$70,300$984
2017$70,300$984

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

Public District 1-5

1.1 mi

7051 Ruskin Ln

6

W.B. Evans Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-6

1.2 mi

900 Baily Rd

4

East Lansdowne Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.4 mi

401 Emerson Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $35,643. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

50%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • PopeyesPopeyes

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 640 S 57th St

This home is located at 640 S 57th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. This 1,200 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $145,000.

Philadelphia, PA housing market in January 2025 saw over 152 listings sold above listed price, more than 186 sold at listed price and over 457 sold below. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 3.5% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 52 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $266,945 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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