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Townhouse for sale at 2557 S Shields St, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | MLS# PAPH2578902 | Listing updated on 2026-02-11
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$85,000

Monthly Est:$423

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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon960sqft

2557 S Shields St, Philadelphia, PA 19142

$423/moEst:

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1925

  • $-- HOA

  • 1,360 sqft lot

  • $89/sq.ft

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!

  • Houzeo last checked: 4 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: February 11, 2026 at 2:23 am
  • Listing Provided by: Marc A. Hammarberg (215) 790-5501 | BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square (215) 546-0550
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2578902 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    Southwest

  • Year Built

    1925

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    960 sqft

  • Lot Size

    1,360 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2578902

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    7

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathroom: 1

Interior

  • Flooring

    Fully Carpeted, Tile/brick

  • Interior Features

    Skylight(s), Kitchen Eat In

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Exterior Features

    Sidewalks

  • Appliances

    Dishwasher

  • Cooling

    None

  • Heating

    Forced Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1925

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Property Condition

    Below Average

  • Architectural Style

    Other

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Construction Materials

    Masonry

Utilities & Energy

  • Electric

    100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

  • Basement

    Full

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Rear Yard

  • Subdivision Name

    Elmwood Park

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Porch

Price History

DateEventPrice

02/04/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2578902

Listed for Sale

$85,000 +136.11%

$62/sqft

06/30/1998

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH500814

Sold

$36,000

$26/sqft

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