Len De Finis
Home Solutions Realty Group
(856) 249-3126
62 Total Sales
1 in East Germantown
$280,000 Price
556 E Penn St Philadelphia, PA 19144
East Germantown NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $88,000 - $194,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,752
Sq Ft
$80/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of June 2025Welcome 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
(215) 643-2500 almessinger5@outlook.com Howard Hanna Real Estate Services License #RS368732 Listed on: 03/03/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
(215) 486-5380 dennyf1014@gmail.com Heritage Homes Realty License #RS348482
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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
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
Dmb 3 Invest Llc
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.53%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Outstanding Balance
$57,884
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,116
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2019
Sold by
Bsd Usa Investments Llc
Bought by
Dmb 3 Invest Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 22, 2018
Sold by
Philadelphia Hojusing Authority Developm
Bought by
Bsd Usa Investments Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2015
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Philadelphia Housing Authority Developme
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 28, 2014
Sold by
Smith Elbert
Bought by
Us Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2010
Sold by
Smith Elbert
Bought by
Smith Elbert
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 18, 1996
Sold by
Mccreight Marion E and Mccreight Marion Elizabeth
Bought by
Smith Elbert
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in East Germantown, PA
-
Len De Finis
-
Juliet Welker
Juliet Welker
Compass RE
(215) 978-9752
179 Total Sales
1 in East Germantown
$200,000 Price
-
Lara Ertwine
Lara Ertwine
SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC
(484) 806-9150
108 Total Sales
1 in East Germantown
$225,000 Price
-
Dorothea J. Neverson
Dorothea J. Neverson
RE/MAX Access
(856) 543-2978
72 Total Sales
1 in East Germantown
$239,900 Price
-
Thomas Greer
Thomas Greer
Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
(484) 592-4691
119 Total Sales
1 in East Germantown
$328,000 Price
-
Dave Ashe
Dave Ashe
VRA Realty
(484) 922-8640
136 Total Sales
1 in East Germantown
$80,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Dmb 3 Invest Llc | $65,000 | None Available | |
| Bsd Usa Investments Llc | $55,000 | Cu Abstract | |
| Philadelphia Housing Authority Developme | -- | Attorney | |
| Us Bank Na | $9,400 | None Available | |
| Smith Elbert | -- | None Available | |
| Smith Elbert | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,563 | $209,100 | $41,820 | $167,280 |
| 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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Alexandria Messinger
AM
Seller's Agent in 2025
Alexandria Messinger
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
(484) 620-2620
1 in this area
16 Total Sales
-
Jake Marcus
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jake Marcus
Heritage Homes Realty
(267) 461-3177
7 in this area
36 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2451456
APN: 121142800
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