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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