Stately brick front Victorian townhouse completely renovated as a Duplex, two unit home in the heart of the vibrant Francisville neighborhood. Consisting of a 2BR, 2ba bi-level unit on the lower two floors and a 3BR, 2 1/2ba bi-level unit on the upper two floors. The ideal property for an investor to make strong rental income in a bustling neighborhood or an owner-occupant looking to live in one unit and earn rental income from the other! This beautiful property, fully renovated with modern finishes offers the perfect blend of comfortable living and investment potential. From a small shared vestibule, enter the first-floor unit featuring high ceilings, tall windows with south facing sunshine, hardwood floors, and recessed lighting throughout. The spacious open plan living and dining room leads into a sleek kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar. A door next to the kitchen offers access to the generously sized patio, perfect for outdoor gatherings, container gardening and can be used as off-street PARKING! The main bedroom and bath are just beyond the kitchen. This unit also includes in-unit stackable laundry. Downstairs, the finished basement makes for the perfect lounge and entertainment space, and has a privacy door so it can be used as the second bedroom, with access to a full bathroom and additional storage. The larger, second-floor unit is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom bi-level apartment with hardwood floors, central air, and a private back deck off of the kitchen which overlooks the back yard. The open kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a pantry, leads up a few steps into a spacious, open living and dining area perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the primary bedroom boasts three oversized south facing windows and a lux en-suite bathroom, while the two additional bedrooms share a full bath off of the hall. The entire building comes with 1-car PARKING, adding extra value to this already exceptional property. Located just blocks from Fairmount Ave, local shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Art Museum district, Eastern State Penitentiary, access to the Center City business corridor and all that an urban lifestyle has to offer. This duplex offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or owner-occupants looking for rental income in a vibrant, high-demand area, come see it today!
Under contract
Price cut: $40K (5/27)
$689,000
1921 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
5beds
5baths
2,688sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$669,700 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generously sized patioOff-street parkingHigh ceilingsBreakfast barRecessed lighting throughoutAdditional storageHardwood floors
- 84 days |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marc Hammarberg 215-790-5501,
BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square 2155460550,
Listing Team: Marc Hammarberg Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2604246
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,688
- Total interior livable area: 2,688 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 80.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 291000500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $689,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,648
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$669,700
$636,000 - $703,000
$2,074/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Contingent | $689,000$256/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $689,000-5.5%$256/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $729,000-1.4%$271/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listing removed | $739,000$275/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Price change | $739,000-6.3%$275/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $789,000+31.5%$294/sqft |
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| 5/31/2016 | Sold | $600,000-7.7%$223/sqft |
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| 5/20/2016 | Pending sale | $650,000$242/sqft |
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| 5/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $650,000$242/sqft |
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| 4/14/2016 | Listing removed | $650,000$242/sqft |
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| 3/29/2016 | Pending sale | $650,000$242/sqft |
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| 3/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $650,000$242/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Francisville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bache-Martin SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Franklin Benjamin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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