Welcome to 2659 Daphne Rd, a beautifully maintained and updated legally zoned duplex featuring two spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments plus a fully finished lower-level bonus suite with its own private entrance, full kitchen, one bedroom, and full bathroom. Located on a quiet, tree-lined block in the highly desirable Balwynne Park neighborhood, this property offers exceptional versatility for both owner-occupants and investors. Each main unit has been refreshed within the past few years with newer flooring, fresh neutral paint, and an open-flow layout that includes a bright living room, dedicated dining area, updated kitchen, and a modernized full bath. The bedrooms in both units are generously sized with ample closet space for comfortable living. The finished lower-level bonus suite provides tremendous additional value with a separate entrance, full kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, and a large living area—ideal as an in-law suite, guest space, teen retreat, home office, or creative studio. Additional highlights include a two-car rear driveway, on-street parking, and a shared utility/laundry room with dedicated storage for each unit. Gas and electric are separately metered for simplified billing. The property will be delivered vacant, offering full flexibility to live in one unit or rent both spaces. With 2-bedroom apartments in this area renting for up to approximately $1,700/month, the income potential is exceptional. The location is unbeatable—moments from St. Joseph’s University, PCOM, St. Charles Seminary, Fairmount Park, Kelly Drive, and major routes like I-76 and Route 1, as well as City Avenue’s shopping and dining corridor (Target, Acme, Panera, Chipotle) and the Bala Cynwyd retail district. Offering space, versatility, and strong rental returns in a premier Philadelphia neighborhood, 2659 Daphne Rd is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Schedule your private showing today.
Fantastic opportunity to own this fully occupied duplex in the desirable neighborhood of Balwynne Park. Buses into Center City right up the street (38 Bus) and a couple blocks away you can catch the 44 into Center City at City Avenue - walking distance . Desirable neighborhood close to hospitals, shopping, public transportation, St. Joe's University, Fairmount Park, West River Drive, Kelly Drive, Route 76 and Route 1. from City Avenue shopping (Target, Panera, Chipotle, etc. ). 5 minute drive to Bala Cynwyd LA Fitness. Both first and second floor units are 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Each unit has it's own separate metering for electricity and natural gas. Both units are rented and tenants are on a month to month lease - 1st floor paying $950 per month and 2nd Floor paying $925 per month. Rents are below market so a rent increase is imminent, especially since other properties in the area are renting from $1200-$1400 per month. Separate washer and dryer and storage space (in basement). Plenty of street parking as well as 2 driveway parking spaces in the rear of the property. The basement has a living room, dining area, one bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen and is fully finished with separately metered electric and a private entrance. The 1st and 2nd floor apartments have separately metered gas and electric. Property is a legally zoned Duplex. Brand new water heater for 2nd floor apartment. New roof installed 7/13/22 with 10 year transferrable warranty.
Public Records
May 1, 2002
Sold
$100,000
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 16, 1986
Sold
$83,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,280 (−29.9%)
$66,860 + $267,440
$334,300
2025
$4,680 (+76.8%)
$66,860 + $267,440
$334,300
2024
$2,647
$37,800 + $151,300
$189,100
2023
$2,647 (+37.5%)
$37,800 + $151,300
$189,100
2022
$1,925
$22,640 + $114,860
$137,500
2021
$1,925
$22,640 + $114,860
$137,500
2020
$1,925 (+3.9%)
$22,640 + $114,860
$137,500
2019
$1,853
$21,846 + $110,554
$132,400
2018
$1,853
$21,846 + $110,554
$132,400
2017
$1,853 (+4.4%)
$21,846 + $110,554
$132,400
2015
$1,774
$16,853 + $115,547
$132,400
2014
$1,774 (−31.1%)
$16,853 + $115,547
$132,400
2013
$2,573 (+3.6%)
$2,338 + $23,998
$26,336
2012
$2,484 (+3.9%)
$2,338 + $23,998
$26,336
2011
$2,392 (+9.9%)
$2,338 + $23,998
$26,336
2010
$2,176
$2,338 + $23,998
$26,336
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
95 ft.
Lot size
1,906 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,828
Year built
1958
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
521385000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RM-1
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/FDO - WYNNEFIELD
/NIS
Residential Multi-Family-1 District
The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
Zone overlays
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Fourth District Overlay District Commercial Review Areas - Wynnefield
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Jul 28, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Jan 24, 2018 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Replace the full water service. All excavations and plumbing trenches must have approved shoring in place during inspection.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway, On Street
Interior
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Multi Unit Information
# of Two Bedroom Units: 2
# of Units Leased: 2
Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 700
Improvement Assessed Value: $267,440
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
# of Units (Total): 2
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony
Roof: Flat
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $66,860
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,828
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 700
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
School Tax: $2,620
Tax Assessed Value: $334,300
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $4,679
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Existing Lease Type: Owner Occupied, Month to Month
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric, Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Directions: 2659 Daphne Rd
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,828
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,906 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 521385000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Blankenburg Rudolph School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Overbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 2% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.