Excellent investment opportunity awaits at 869 East Russell Street, a versatile multi-family duplex located in a highly accessible Philadelphia neighborhood. Perfect for an investor looking to add value or an owner-occupant wanting to live in one unit while collecting rent from the other, this property offers incredible potential. The spacious layout features a vacant downstairs unit with one bedroom, ready for immediate renovations and custom finishes. The upstairs unit is currently occupied on a month-to-month basis, featuring two bedrooms and generating steady income at $750 per month. While the property requires some sweat equity and updating throughout, its strong bones and strategic layout present an ideal canvas for maximizing rental yields. It is the prime location, situated just steps away from public transit options, including the train, making commuting into the heart of the city a breeze for tenants. Don't miss out on the chance to secure a high-potential asset in an area with a strong rental market—bring your vision and tools to unlock this property's full value!
Pending
$75,000
869 E Russell St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
3beds
--baths
1,260sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$60/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious layout
- 31 days |
- 1,229 |
- 90 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jaimee Smith 610-931-5027,
Compass RE 6109470408
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2631364
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 897 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 60.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 331180800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $60/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $133,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,874
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Tenants Belongings
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,530/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Pending sale | $75,000$60/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $75,000+127.3%$60/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/28/2004 | Sold | $33,000$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,874 -14.7% | $133,900 -14.7% |
| 2024 | $2,196 | $156,900 |
| 2023 | $2,196 +221.5% | $156,900 |
| 2022 | $683 | -- |
| 2021 | $683 +7.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $634 | -- |
| 2017 | $634 -26.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $858 | -- |
| 2015 | $858 | -- |
| 2014 | $858 +19.9% | $53,400 +628.7% |
| 2012 | $716 | $7,328 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,328 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,328 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,328 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,328 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,328 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,816 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,816 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,816 |
| 2003 | -- | $6,816 +9.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,240 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,240 -3% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,432 |
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Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Harrowgate
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sheridan SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Conwell Russell Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Kensington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19134
- Harrowgate
- 869 E Russell St




