NOT LISTED FOR SALE

556 E Penn St Philadelphia, PA 19144

East Germantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $95,000 - $192,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
$82/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 20, 2025

Last sale price $100,000 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $984 / mo

49 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 556 E Penn St, currently set up as a duplex. Offering incredible potential just steps from LaSalle University. This property features two units: a 1-bed, 1-bath and a 3-bed, 1-bath, both currently occupied with month to month leases. The location is unbeatable, great parking and renovated in 2019.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexandria Messinger

(215) 643-2500 almessinger5@outlook.com Howard Hanna Real Estate Services License #RS368732 Listed on: 03/03/2025

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Jake Marcus

(215) 486-5380 dennyf1014@gmail.com Heritage Homes Realty License #RS348482

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,087 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 72.00

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germantown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 31
  • Assessor Parcel Number 121142800

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

1,087 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 1752
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1752
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 82.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1752
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 72.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1087.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1435.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2563.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 121142800
  • Tax Lot: 31
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alexandria Messinger
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jake Marcus
Heritage Homes Realty
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-31.03%
Views
151
Current Estimated Value
$143,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
43.50%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Outstanding Balance
$59,205
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,295

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$100,000 None Listed On Document
$65,000 None Available
$55,000 Cu Abstract
-- Attorney
$9,400 None Available
-- None Available
$60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $100,000 -31.0% $57 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $145,000 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $145,000 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Price Changed $145,000 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $145,000 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 For Sale $145,000 -- $83 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $2,563 $154,200 $30,840 $123,360
2025 $2,388 $183,100 $36,620 $146,480
2024 $2,388 $183,100 $36,620 $146,480
2023 $2,388 $170,600 $34,120 $136,480
2022 $1,519 $170,600 $34,120 $136,480
2021 $1,519 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,519 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,499 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,613 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,613 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,613 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,544 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $115,200 $6,340 $108,860
2012 -- $9,952 $1,457 $8,495
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Alexandria Messinger

    Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

    (484) 620-2620

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Alexandria Messinger
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  • Jake Marcus

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jake Marcus

    Heritage Homes Realty

    (267) 461-3177

    7 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Jake Marcus
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2451456

Bright MLS

APN: 121142800

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19144 East Germantown

556 E Penn St, Philadelphia, PA

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