Investor Alert! Welcome to 3537 Joyce Street, a well-positioned duplex investment opportunity offering immediate income potential. This two-unit property features one studio apartment and one one-bedroom apartment, making it an ideal addition to a rental portfolio with over a 13% cap rate. Both units offer functional layouts with strong rental demand in the area. Separate living spaces provide flexibility for leasing, while the property’s manageable size keeps operating costs efficient. Conveniently located near major roadways, public transportation, shopping, and neighborhood amenities, this property appeals to tenants seeking accessibility and affordability. First floor studio and second floor 1 bedroom apartment are vacant. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, 3537 Joyce Street presents a solid opportunity to generate consistent rental income with long-term upside. Cash buyers only.
Under contract
$70,000
3537 Joyce St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
2beds
--baths
900sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$78/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate living spacesOne studio apartmentOne one-bedroom apartmentFunctional layouts
- 177 days
- 410
- 31
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Becky Bostic 215-313-1930,
Real of Pennsylvania 8554500442,
Listing Team: The Destination Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2589000
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Replacement
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 724 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 40.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 871570980
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $78/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $44,800
- Annual tax amount: $627
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,315/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Contingent | $70,000$78/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $70,000-22.2%$78/sqft |
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| 4/11/2026 | Price change | $90,000-10%$100/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $100,000$111/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Contingent | $100,000$111/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $100,000-28.1%$111/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $139,000$154/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2528712 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $139,000-4.1%$154/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $145,000-4.6%$161/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $152,000$169/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2528712 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listing removed | $152,000$169/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $152,000-3.2%$169/sqft |
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| 8/25/2024 | Listing removed | $157,000$174/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2371474 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $157,000+134.3%$174/sqft |
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| 3/7/2019 | Sold | $67,000-16.1%$74/sqft |
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| 1/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $79,900+898.8%$89/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors #PAPH505754 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2013 | Sold | $8,000+300%$9/sqft |
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| 12/19/2012 | Sold | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 11/3/2004 | Sold | $2,000$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $627 -7.2% | $44,800 -7.2% |
| 2024 | $676 | $48,300 |
| 2023 | $676 +47.7% | $48,300 |
| 2022 | $458 | -- |
| 2021 | $458 +0.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $454 | -- |
| 2017 | $454 -36.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $715 -16.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $855 | -- |
| 2014 | $855 | $61,100 |
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Neighborhood: Harrowgate
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Kensington
- 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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