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1685 N 56TH StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19131

For Sale

$148,500

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Spacious and versatile, this large Overbrook property is currently configured as a duplex featuring a 2-bedroom unit and a 4-bedroom unit. Each unit offers a bright layout with updated kitchens and bathrooms, plus flexible living space. Ideal for an investor or owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage, the property is just steps from shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, with easy access to Lankenau Medical Center and Fairmount Park.

Listed by Christopher B Nelson

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License #RS273327

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Genstone Realty

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4845767430

Last updated March 04, 2026

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2579738

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodOverbrook
  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu44
  • Taxes$1,476/year
  • Size1,596 sqft
  • Price per sqft$93

Location

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Listing History

03/04/2026
Price Decreased
$148,500
01/30/2026
Listed by Genstone Realty
$159,900

Property Details for 1685 N 56TH Street

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Construction Materials: Masonry

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,638
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,476.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Fireplace: No

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,596
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Fully Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 6

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: OVERBROOK
  • Tax Lot: 83

Parking

Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this single-family home have?

There are 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this single-family home at 1685 N 56TH Street.

What are the annual taxes for 1685 N 56TH Street?

Annual taxes for this single-family home are estimated at $1,476.

How does 1685 N 56TH Street compare to other single-family homes in Overbrook?

This single-family home is listed 38% below the average price for single-family homes in Overbrook and has been on the market for 55 less days than the typical home in this area.

What is the square footage on this single-family home?

According to the MLS, this listing is 1,596 sqft.

1685 N 56TH Street is a 6-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home for sale in PHILADELPHIA PA 19131. Listed on Prevu for 44 days at $148,500. This includes a recent price decrease of $11,400. This residence features 1,596 square feet of living space, located in Overbrook. The median listing price for single-family homes in this area is $265,000. View other single-family home listings in Philadelphia.

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