About 1685 N 56th St
Located just off Lancaster Ave in the vibrant Overbrook neighborhood, 1685 N. 56th Street is a large single family home set up as an updated duplex with one 2-bedroom apartment and one 4-bed apartment. Unit #1 opens to a bright and airy living room, dining area, and kitchen, with a full bathroom off the kitchen. On the lower level, a bonus flex space is at the center, flanked by the two bedrooms. Unit #2 opens to a similar layout, with one bedroom on the main level. Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms and the full bathroom. With a deep cleaning and cosmetic touch-ups, this property would offer great potential for an investor or an owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage. This fantastic location is steps from a popular shopping center, local restaurants, and neighborhood businesses. Overbrook High School is only a few blocks away, plus there's easy access to public transit, Lansdowne Ave, Lankenau Medical Center, and Fairmount Park. Schedule your tour today!
Features of 1685 N 56th St
| MLS® # | PAPH2541828 |
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| Price | $125,000 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,596 |
| Acres | 0.04 |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Interior Row/Townhouse |
| Style | Other |
| Status | Pending |
Community Information
| Address | 1685 N 56th St |
|---|---|
| Area | 19131 |
| Subdivision | OVERBROOK |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| County | PHILADELPHIA-PA |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 19131 |
| Senior Community | N |
Amenities
| Parking Type | None |
|---|---|
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Pool Type | No Pool |
Interior
| Main Level Bedrooms | 6 |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 3 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Central Air | N |
Exterior
| Style | Other |
|---|---|
| New Construction | N |
| Foundation | Stone |
School Information
| District | THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 26th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Zoning | RSA5 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | KW Empower |
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