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117 S 55th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

– beds
– baths
2,418 sqft
1,899 sqft lot
$70 per sqft
1925 build

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HUD Home. Year Built 1925, LBP is required for all properties built before 1978 if sold with FHA Finance. Sold "AS IS" by elec. bid only. Prop avail 01/30/2025. Bidding Process, Bid Due/Expiration dates, HUD's Insurability and other important information is posted on www.hudhomestore.gov. FHA Case #446-147653. Being sold Uninsured. NO FHA 203b. Eligible for FHA 203K. Financing Terms: FHA 203K, Cash, HomeStyle or other repair oriented loan. DUPLEX - Live in one & Rent Other or just investment opportunity. With a little elbow grease this spacious two story Duplex row located near the Penn Campus can be yours. Close to schools, hospitals, shopping and parks. Don't miss out on the opportunity. Buyer to verify all information prior to bidding. Go to www.hudhomestore.gov for more information or how to place a bid. Buyer is responsible for their own investigative information on SqFt of home, Room Sizes, Bathroom counts, taxes and all other information regarding this home. This home is a AS-IS Sale with buyer being responsible for all inspections and repairs including CO, U&O, final water and sewer and other township inspections. Availability and status of sale type are subject to change at any time. See addendums & Disclosures in HUD Website. For additional information contact the agent of your choice. This home is currently available for $100.00 Total Down Payment if purchased with an FHA Insured loan. $100.00 Down Payment is a Limited time opportunity. Buyer must be an owner occupant purchaser. Buyer choses their own Lender and Agent/Broker.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / MLS Direct

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 11, 2025 •

MLS# PAPH2440192 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Building Units Total:

2
Structure Type:

End of Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Other
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Block, Brick/Mortar
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full, Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

2418

Interior

Room Count:

8
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2418
Living Area SqFt:

2,418 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Bank Owned/REO
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, FHA 203(k)
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

GPS - 117 S 55TH ST 19139
Cross Street:

MARKET
Latitude:

39.95870972
Longitude:

-75.23094177

The Property

Property Type:

Multi-Family
Property Subtype:

Duplex
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.04
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

20.00 x 97.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

1,899 Sqft
Zoning:

RM1
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

W30
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

603163800
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

185
Tax Annual Amount:

$3,873
Tax Assessed Value:

$276,700
Year Assessed:

2025
School Tax:

2169.0
City/Town Tax:

1704.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Bank Owned/REO

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

None
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

100 Amp Service
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

Philadelphia City
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Philadelphia (West)
Pool:

No Pool

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Other Units:

Unit 1,Unit 2
Vacation Rental:

No
Three Bedroom Units:

2

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/10/25 Mar 10, 2025	Sold	BRIGHT	$170,000	3.0%
2/4/25 Feb 4, 2025	Pending	BRIGHT	$165,000
1/30/25 Jan 30, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$165,000

Multifamily Sold on 3/10/2025

$170,000

Listing provided by broker:

Kevin Wallace

MLS Direct

8568571800

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117 S 55th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139