Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/04/2026
Listed
$85,000
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Property Description
Calling all visionary homebuyers and investors! This charming 3-bedroom in the heart of Southwest Philly offers a great investment opportunity. With some TLC, this classic porch-front home offers a flowing and bright floor plan with three well-sized bedrooms, a skylight in the bathroom, a large backyard and unlimited opportunity. Priced to sell & improve, with some targeted upgrades this home can earn strong rental income for your portfolio, generate returns on a fix-and-flip, or become your personal dream home. Tucked on a neighborly residential block between Elmwood ave and Lindburgh blvd, enjoy easy access to the airport, a variety of shops and stores, and parks! This home will be sold AS-IS. Come make this home yours today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2557 S Shields St
General
- Price: $85,000
- Taxes: $1,555 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2578902
- Updated: 2/4/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
- Interior Features: Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
- Appliances: Dishwasher
- Flooring: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19142 (19142)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: ELMWOOD PARK
- Cross Streets: Elmwood Ave.
- Driving Directions: Off of woodland ave
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 960
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 960 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 960 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Below Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,360
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 85.00
- Zoning: RM1
- Lot Description: Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $88.54
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $870
- City/TownTax: $684
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $111,100
- Tax Amount: $1,555
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 960
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 127
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Schools
Schools serving 2557 S Shields St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tilden William T Middle School 6601 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Patterson John M School 7000 Buist Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | K-4 | 0.4 mi |
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2557 S Shields St
Tax History
Tax History for 2557 S Shields St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$155
—
$111,100
—
2024
$155
278%
$111,100
34%
2023
$41
-87%
$82,900
100%
2021
$316
671%
-100%
2023
$41
-96%
$37,900
-44%
2020
$946
8%
$67,600
8%
2019
$873
-4%
$62,400
-4%
2018
$906
—
$64,700
—
2017
$906
86%
$64,700
—
2016
$486
-33%
$64,700
20%
2015
$722
—
$53,900
—
2014
$722
-33%
$53,900
391%
2013
$1,072
—
$10,976
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2557 S Shields Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 (MLS# PAPH2578902) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2557 S Shields Street is currently listed for $85,000 and was received on February 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 2557 S Shields Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.