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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 648 sqft
Price per Sqft $131
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAPH2661172
Style Ranch/Rambler
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 648
Year Built 1950
Available Date 2026-08-28
Annual Tax Amount $1,437
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 1,712 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Lot Dimensions 18.00 x 93.00
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Beyond the property itself, the location provides easy access to public transportation and major roadways throughout Philadelphia. The home is situated near Bartram's Garden, a nearly 50-acre historic park along the Schuylkill River, where residents can enjoy walking and biking trails, riverfront views, gardens, community events, and access to the Bartram's Mile Trail.
Bartram Village and the surrounding Southwest Philadelphia area continue to see neighborhood investment and revitalization, with efforts focused on new housing, public spaces, pedestrian infrastructure, transportation connections, and stronger connections to the Schuylkill River waterfront. The area's combination of established residential streets, green space, transit access, and proximity to major Philadelphia corridors makes it an appealing location for buyers looking for value and future potential.
Whether you're looking for a manageable two-bedroom home with room for customization or an investment opportunity in an evolving Philadelphia neighborhood, 2242 S 56th Street offers a chance to build value while enjoying the accessibility and outdoor amenities of Southwest Philadelphia. 2240 S 56th Street and the neighboring 2242 S 56th Street may also be available for purchase as a package, offering a potential opportunity for buyers or investors interested in acquiring both properties.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19143 (19143)
Zoning RM1
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Hot Water Other
Heating Other
Cooling Other
Fireplace N
Heat Source Other
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Foundation Slab
Above Ground Finished SqFt 648
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Ranch/Rambler
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 402003300
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 648
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS
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