Welcome to 1735 S 55th St – a 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home ready for your vision. This property is perfect for investors looking to renovate and build equity or generate rental income. The home needs repairs and is being sold as-is, but offers strong potential in a growing neighborhood.
Located near public transportation, shopping, and schools Comparable renovated homes in the area have sold for significantly higher—making this a smart value-add opportunity. Bring your contractor and imagination!
Property being sold in as-is condition.
Listed by Maurice A Richardson
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License #RM425462
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Velvet Rope Homes
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2152790591
Last updated November 13, 2025
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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2485084
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodSouthwest Schuylkill
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Days on Prevu205
Taxes$1,601/year
Size1,080 sqft
Price per sqft$134
Location
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Listing History
11/13/2025
Price Decreased
$145,000
06/24/2025
Price Decreased
$150,000
05/28/2025
Price Decreased
$155,000
05/21/2025
Listed by Velvet Rope Homes
$165,000
Property Details for 1735 S 55TH Street
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1925
Architectural Style: Air Lite
Construction Materials: Masonry
Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterfront: No
Measurements
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Size Acres: 0.02
Lot Size Dimensions: 15
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 975
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $1,601.00
Tax Year: 2024
Interior
Features
Fireplace: No
Measurements
Living Area: 1,080
Living Area Source: Assessor
Rooms
Basement: Partially Finished
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Other
General
Senior Community: No
Location
Subdivision Name: KINGSESSING
Tax Lot: 253
Parking
Parking
Garage: No
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Septic
Water Source: Public
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this single-family home have?
There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this single-family home at 1735 S 55TH Street.
What are the annual taxes for 1735 S 55TH Street?
Annual taxes for this single-family home are estimated at $1,601.
How does 1735 S 55TH Street compare to other single-family homes in Southwest Schuylkill?
This single-family home is listed 30% below the average price for single-family homes in Southwest Schuylkill and has been on the market for 113 more 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 1,080 sqft.
1735 S 55TH Street is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home for sale in PHILADELPHIA PA 19143. On Prevu for 205 days at $145,000. This includes a recent price decrease of $5,000. This property features 1,080 square feet of living space, located in Southwest Schuylkill. The median listing price for single-family homes in this area is $209,950. Explore more single-family home listings in Philadelphia.
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