About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse at 2934 POPLAR Street in Philadelphia, PA is listed for $429,000 ($335 per sqft). Built in 1920, the home offers 1,282 sqft of living space on a 0.02 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1920
  • 0.02 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1920

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Welcome to 2934 Poplar Street, a charming two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home in Philadelphia's highly desirable Fairmount/Art Museum neighborhood, offering the character of a classic Philadelphia rowhome with thoughtful modern updates, flexible living space, and an exceptional location near the Art Museum and Schuylkill River.

The main level features beautiful hardwood flooring, abundant natural light, and a comfortable layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The living area flows into a dedicated dining space and an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances.

Beyond the kitchen is an additional light-filled bonus space that adds tremendous flexibility to the floor plan and can easily function as a home office, breakfast area, additional dining space, reading room, or sitting area. Upstairs are two bedrooms, each offering its own distinctive character.

The spacious primary bedroom features exposed beams, vaulted high ceilings, excellent natural light, a walk-in closet, and additional loft-style storage, creating a unique combination of historic charm and functionality. The rear bedroom features direct access to a private second-floor deck, providing valuable outdoor space rarely found in homes of this size.

The full bathroom includes dual vanities and an oversized walk-in shower with two showerheads. The lower level provides even more usable flexible living space with a half bathroom and substantial storage, giving homeowners room for bikes, seasonal items, workout equipment, or additional household storage.

The location is one of the home's strongest features. Situated in the heart of Fairmount, 2934 Poplar Street is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and just minutes from the Schuylkill River Trail, Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive, Whole foods and Fairmount Park, putting some of Philadelphia's best recreation and cultural destinations practically outside your door.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art sits directly alongside the Schuylkill River Trail, making the area especially convenient for walking, running, and cycling. With two bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, exposed beams, a walk-in closet, private balcony, flexible bonus space, generous basement storage, and an outstanding Fairmount location, 2934 Poplar Street offers a rare combination of historic Philadelphia charm, modern comfort, outdoor access, and walkability to some of the city's most recognizable destinations.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,294/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$310
Interest$1,859
Insurance$125

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

2934 POPLAR Street

Philadelphia, PA 19130

FAIRMOUNT

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Bathroom - Stall ShowerBathroom - Walk-In ShowerBreakfast AreaCeiling Fan(s)Combination Kitchen/DiningDining AreaEfficiencyExposed BeamsFloor Plan - OpenFormal/Separate Dining RoomKitchen - EfficiencyWood Floors

Property Details

Construction

Masonry

Parking

On Street

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDryerEnergy Efficient AppliancesMicrowaveOven - SingleOven/Range - GasRefrigeratorStoveStainless Steel AppliancesWasherWater Heater - High-EfficiencyWaterHeater

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse at 2934 POPLAR Street is listed at $429,000 ($335/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,294 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1920, 0.02 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area.

This property is listed by Reda B Akbil.

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Reda B Akbil

License RS337002

Agent at Compass

Listed by Compass · Broker phone: 2674358015 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# PAPH2671396· Source: Bright MLS· 40 days on PropertySimple

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2934 POPLAR Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

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