# 1665 N 56TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19131

> **TL;DR:** townhouse, $140,000 ($88/sqft), built 1915, 1,596 sqft. Est. $749/mo. Listed 29 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $140,000 |
| Price/sqft | $88 |
| Square Feet | 1,596 |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Lot Size | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 29 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $708 |
| Estimated Insurance | $41 |
| **Total** | **$749** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1915
- 0.04 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
INVESTOR'S SPECIAL, PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE!This home is looking for a new start! Located in the area of Overbrook, PA, which is in the beginning phase of revitalization. Get in on the ground floor before the prices increase! This Property is an investor's ideal dream, and is just waiting for an owner with Vision! This property is a new path to fulfilling your homeownership wishes. It started as a 3-floor home with 5 bedrooms and 1 bath. But now it can be anything that you want! Torn down to the studs, just waiting for a person with vision who will see the potential right in front of their eyes! Set your own footprint and flow! Design your new Chef's kitchen! Give your new home the open concept you have been longing for! Make your main bed and bath a relaxing oasis where you can escape to! Give your home those high, grand ceilings! Along with the eye-catching hardwood floors that you see on your favorite home and gardening shows! This property is also an excellent rental opportunity! It is easily accessible to several SEPTA bus routes and schools, and is also close to Fairmount Park. This property is looking for a New Start! Full reno needed. No utilities, no appliances. Bring a flashlight. Please use caution during showings.

## Location

- **Address:** 1665 N 56TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- **County:** PHILADELPHIA
- **Neighborhood:** OVERBROOK
- **Coordinates:** 39.97799, -75.23363
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=39.97799,-75.23363

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Eric Hicks
- **Brokerage:** BHHS Fox & Roach Christiana
- **Phone:** 3023575041

## Primary Photo

![1665 N 56TH STREET - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/c2ae376ad7230df779f40cb77bcd23ebl-f839016485r.jpg)

*8 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1665-n-56th-street-philadelphia-pa-19131-h2630900)*

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**MLS#:** PAPH2630900 | **Updated:** 2026-08-02
**Source:** listhub

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