# 1942 S 56TH Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/3ba townhouse, $275,000 ($184/sqft), built 1925, 1,496 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,192/mo. Listed 15 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $275,000 |
| Price/sqft | $184 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,496 |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 15 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,192 |
| **Total** | **$1,192** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1925
- 0.02 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Welcome to 1942 S 56th Street. This is a beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath. Upon entering, you will walk into an inviting open floor living area with hard wood floors throughout and an electric fireplace along with a powder room for guests. Head into your new kitchen with all brand new stainless steel appliances and a beautiful island great for entertaining. Upstairs you will find 3 nice sized bedrooms and a full bath. In the basement, enjoy another living space with an electric fireplace, full bath, laundry and your fourth bedroom. Great to use as a in law suite or even a man cave. There is also a walk out to the private backyard from the basement. This house has brand new central cooling and heating. Close to public transportation and easy access to Center City! Schedule a showing today!

## Location

- **Address:** 1942 S 56TH Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
- **County:** PHILADELPHIA
- **Neighborhood:** UNIVERSITY CITY
- **Coordinates:** 39.93464661, -75.22225952
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=39.93464661,-75.22225952

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Donnell J Evans
- **Brokerage:** HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell
- **Phone:** 2679081289
- **Email:** donnell@hsnrg.com

## Primary Photo

![1942 S 56TH Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/be47664e56e28c3c751e8b89bad9484el-f4112501390r.jpg)

*35 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/1942-s-56th-street-philadelphia-pa-19143-h2600006)*

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**MLS#:** PAPH2600006 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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