2242 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Located in Bartram Village, 2242 S 56th Street is a two-bedroom, one-bath townhouse offering approximately 648 square feet of living space on a 1,712-square-foot lot. Built in 1950, the home features traditional masonry construction and a compact, efficient layout. The property needs TLC and presents an opportunity for a buyer or investor to customize the space and make it their own. With its manageable footprint and potential for updates, it offers an opportunity for someone looking to establish a home in Southwest Philadelphia or for an investor seeking a property with potential. The property also offers on-street parking and convenient access to public utilities.nnBeyond the property itself, the location provides easy access to public transportation and major roadways throughout Philadelphia. The home is situated near Bartrams Garden, a nearly 50-acre historic park along the Schuylkill River, where residents can enjoy walking and biking trails, riverfront views, gardens, community events, and access to the Bartrams Mile Trail.nnBartram Village and the surrounding Southwest Philadelphia area continue to see neighborhood investment and revitalization, with efforts focused on new housing, public spaces, pedestrian infrastructure, transportation connections, and stronger connections to the Schuylkill River waterfront. The areas combination of established residential streets, green space, transit access, and proximity to major Philadelphia corridors makes it an appealing locati