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.
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (1/28)
$219,900
2656 S Shields St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
3beds
2baths
960sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$219,200 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sizable basementUpgraded kitchensGreat natural light
- 201 days |
- 577 |
- 40 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Francis Nguyen 267-984-3361,
Real of Pennsylvania 8554500442,
Listing Team: Rlm & Co.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2538942
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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
Estimated market value
$219,200
$208,000 - $230,000
$1,596/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $219,900-2.3%$229/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000$234/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Listing removed | $225,000+7.7%$234/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Contingent | $209,000$218/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $209,000-2.7%$218/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $214,900+132.3%$224/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $92,500-15.7%$96/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Pending sale | $109,700$114/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $109,700-15.4%$114/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $129,700+1.4%$135/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Price change | $127,900-3%$133/sqft |
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| 2/7/2025 | Price change | $131,900-3.7%$137/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Pending sale | $136,900$143/sqft |
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| 12/19/2024 | Price change | $136,900-8.7%$143/sqft |
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| 11/15/2024 | Price change | $149,900-1.8%$156/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Price change | $152,700-3.2%$159/sqft |
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| 8/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $157,700$164/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Pending sale | $157,700$164/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Price change | $157,700-6%$164/sqft |
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| 4/15/2024 | Listed 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Tilden William T Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Bartram John - MainGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Patterson John M SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19142
- Elmwood
- 2656 S Shields St







