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Townhouse for sale at 16 S 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | MLS# PAPH2666250 | Listing updated on 2026-10-08
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$85,000

Monthly Est:$423

  • Beds Icon3 Beds
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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon1,350sqft

16 S 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

$423/moEst:

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1925

  • $-- HOA

  • 824 sqft lot

  • $63/sq.ft

Description

INVESTOR SPECIAL – FULL REHAB OPPORTUNITY IN WEST PHILADELPHIA

Value-Add Opportunity | 16 S. 55th St | CMX-2 Zoning Potential

Attention investors, contractors, and developers! Outstanding investment opportunity located in the heart of West Philadelphia (19139). This 2-story traditional porch-front row home offers approximately 1,350 sq ft of space with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full basement.
Property Details & Condition:
Condition: Property experienced a fire with fire damage concentrated in the front porch area, as well as fire and smoke damage in the front living room and front second-floor bedroom.
Windows: Complete window replacement is required (all front wind
ow openings are currently boarded up).
Classic 3-bed layout with high rehab potential to reconfigure or fully optimize for strong resale value or rental income.
Designated CMX-2 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-2), providing versatile future use potential depending on buyer plans.
Excellent position steps from public transit (56th St Market-Frankford Line station), local commercial corridors, and quick access to University City.

Being sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS.
NO REPAIRS will be made by the seller.
NO CLEAN-OUT will be performed prior to settlement — buyer assumes full responsibility for all remaining personal belongings, trash, and debris upon closing.
Cash or hard money financing preferred. Buyer is responsible for obtaining any necessary U&O, certifications, or municipal requirements at buyer's sole expense.
Bring your contractor and your vision to unlock the equity in this West Philly project!

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  • Listing updated: October 8, 2026 at 11:29 pm
  • Listing Provided by: David Samuel Goldsmith Jr. (267) 601-4752 | KW Empower (215) 627-3500
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2666250 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    Cobbs Creek

  • Year Built

    1925

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,350 sqft

  • Lot Size

    824 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2666250

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    37

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathroom: 1

Interior

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Cooling

    None

  • Heating

    Radiator

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1925

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Architectural Style

    Straight Thru

  • Construction Materials

    Masonry

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Basement

    Unfinished

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    West Philadelphia

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/02/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2666250

Price Decreased

$85,000 -15.00%

$63/sqft

09/02/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2666250

Listed for Sale

$99,999

$74/sqft

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