2656 S Shields Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 - Photo 1

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$210,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
960 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2656 S Shields St

General

Sold For: $210,000
Taxes: $2,137 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2538942
Added to Site: 299 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 3
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19142 (19142)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: ELMWOOD PARK
Cross Streets: Buist Ave
Driving Directions: Please use GPS

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Other
Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry, Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Partial
Foundation: Other
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

Unit Information

Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,472
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 92.00
Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $229.06
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,197
City/TownTax: $940
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $152,700
Tax Amount: $2,137
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 960

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: All included in sale
Lot Number: 102

Listed by Real of Pennsylvania, Francis Nguyen
Sold by KW Empower, Torri J Green

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Schools

Schools serving 2656 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	0.3 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	0.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2656 S Shields St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/26/2026

Sold

$210,000

-4.5%

MLS

1/28/2026

Price Reduced

$219,900

-2.27%

MLS

12/30/2025

Price Increased

$225,000

7.66%

MLS

10/23/2025

Price Reduced

$209,000

-2.75%

MLS

9/25/2025

Listed

$214,900

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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