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$345,000

523 55th St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,493
Square Feet
0.04
Lot Size (acres)
1925
Year Built
85
Days On Market

✨ Welcome to 523 S. 55th Street! Beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom home in the heart of Cobbs Creek. ☀️ The first floor features an open layout with a spacious living room, dining area, a modern kitchen with brand-new appliances, and a convenient powder room. The home also has all-new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and quality finishes throughout. 🛏️ Upstairs you'll find three spacious bedrooms, including a large primary Bedroom filled with natural sunlight, a private full bathroom, The two additional bedrooms are generously sized as well. 🏠 The finished walkout basement includes a fourth bedroom and offers additional living space that's perfect for a family room, home office, or guest area, with direct access to the backyard. Enjoy the front porch, a nicely sized backyard, and all the space this home has to offer. Conveniently located near Cobbs Creek Park, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, schools, and just a short drive to University City and Center City. Schedule your showing today, join us for an open house or call for a private tour! Staged images are virtual and for inspirational purposes.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
2 days ago
Listed By
Ahmad Hazem Ibrahim, 2673990501 · KW Empower, 2156273500
MLS#
PAPH2653868
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
523 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
COBBS CREEK
Zip Code
19143

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Year Built
1925
Style
Straight Thru
Building Area
2,493 sq. ft.
Foundation
Brick/Mortar
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
None

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Heating
Natural Gas, Central

Property Features

Lot Size
0.04 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,608 sq. ft.
Total
2,493 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$345,000
Annual Taxes
$3,262

Schools

56/100
Anderson Add B School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
553
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
92% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 2% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7890
55/100
The Workshop School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
255
Student body
86% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7730
55/100
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
1,253
Parent reviews
2.7★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
95% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
95%
Phone
(215) 724-2343
54/100
Huey Samuel B School
Grades M–M · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
515
Student–teacher
19.8
Student body
94% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 471-2901
54/100
Sayre William L Middle School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.5 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
483
Student body
96% Black · 2% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7800
54/100
Bryant William C School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
338
Student body
89% Black · 7% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
108%
Phone
(215) 400-7910
54/100
The Workshop School
Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
91
Student body
96% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
70%
Phone
(215) 605-6850
53/100
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest at Huey
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
575
Student body
97% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 471-2978

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/01/2026Listed for sale$345,000

Listed by Ahmad Hazem Ibrahim · KW Empower · 2156273500

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2653868

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