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  • Price cut: $5.1K (1/28)
    $219,900

    2656 S Shields St, Philadelphia, PA 19142

    3beds
    2baths
    960sqft
    : 
    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    -- sqft lot
    $219,200 Zestimate®
    $229/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Sizable basementUpgraded kitchensGreat natural light
    Price Improvement! Move in- ready vacant legally zoned duplex offering an excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity. Both units are fully updated with upgraded kitchens, baths, flooring and stainless steel appliances. Featuring a 1-bed, 1-bath unit on the first floor which includes a sizable basement with projected rents $900/month. Second floor gets great natural light and consists of 2-bed, 1 bath with projected rents $1100/month. Monthly Income up to $2000/month. Annual Gross Income up to $24,000. With 20% down and estimated all in payments between $1400-1450 this property stands out as a true house hack and a strong entry-level investment with immediate cash flow potential. This property is ideal for: Buy-and-hold investors seeking steady cash flow with upside or Owner-occupants looking to live in one unit while renting the other. Conveniently located in a high-demand area in close proximity to major highways I-95 and I-76 and public transit. For owner occupants, the rental income from one unit can significantly offset your mortgage or living expenses. Live in one unit and rent the other or rent both and start collecting returns to maximize potential.
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Francis Nguyen 267-984-3361,

    Real of Pennsylvania 8554500442,

    Listing Team: Rlm & Co.

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2538942MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Other, Electric, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Partial
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 960
      • Total interior livable area: 960 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1,472 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16.00 x 92.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 406034100
      • Zoning: RM1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Straight Thru
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry, Brick
      • Foundation: Other
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Elmwood Park
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $229/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $152,700
      • Annual tax amount: $2,137
      • Date on market: 9/25/2025
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Inclusions: All Included In Sale
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
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        Estimated market value

        $219,200

        $208,000 - $230,000

        $1,596/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        1/28/2026Price change$219,900-2.3%$229/sqft
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        12/30/2025Listed for sale$225,000$234/sqft
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        11/17/2025Listing removed$225,000+7.7%$234/sqft
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        10/31/2025Contingent$209,000$218/sqft
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        10/23/2025Price change$209,000-2.7%$218/sqft
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        9/25/2025Listed for sale$214,900+132.3%$224/sqft
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        5/22/2025Sold$92,500-15.7%$96/sqft
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        4/4/2025Pending sale$109,700$114/sqft
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        3/20/2025Price change$109,700-15.4%$114/sqft
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        3/20/2025Price change$129,700+1.4%$135/sqft
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        2/24/2025Price change$127,900-3%$133/sqft
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        2/7/2025Price change$131,900-3.7%$137/sqft
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        1/10/2025Pending sale$136,900$143/sqft
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        12/19/2024Price change$136,900-8.7%$143/sqft
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        11/15/2024Price change$149,900-1.8%$156/sqft
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        10/15/2024Price change$152,700-3.2%$159/sqft
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        8/10/2024Listed for sale$157,700$164/sqft
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        7/9/2024Pending sale$157,700$164/sqft
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        5/1/2024Price change$157,700-6%$164/sqft
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        4/15/2024Listed for sale$167,700$175/sqft
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        Tax history is unavailable.

        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $1,320/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1148
        Property taxes
        $172
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Elmwood

          Getting around

          72 / 100
          Very Walkable
          67 / 100
          Good Transit
          69 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          • District: Philadelphia City

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