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    • $265,000

    1523 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

    5beds
    1,498sqft
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    $1,654/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    975 Square Feet Lot
    $261,600 Zestimate®
    $177/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rear yard for gatheringsCentral heat and air
    TEMPLE U LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION with a ROOMING HOUSE LISCENSE!!!! Rented for $2100 a month until July 2027. This beautifully renovated 4/5 bed room 2 bathroom home has all the space and amenities you could ask for. Located just a block off of Temple U's campus. Historically occupied by TU students, this home could be your next investment property, a first time home or a place for a son or daughter to live while attending the University right down the street. With a rear yard for gatherings, a large eat in kitchen, central heat and air and a separate living room and kitchen, this house has it all. Call today to schedule a tour before it's gone. (interior photos will be uploaded this week)
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    Listed by:

    Karl Klotzbach 484-363-3657,

    Coldwell Banker Realty (215) 923-7600

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2658654MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Other, Natural Gas, Electric
      Cooling
      • Other, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Workshop
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,498
      • Total interior livable area: 1,498 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,498
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 975 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 65.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 321030300
      • Zoning: RM1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Other
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Temple University
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $177/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $226,200
      • Annual tax amount: $3,479
      • Date on market: 8/11/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $261,600

        $249,000 - $275,000

        $2,221/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/11/2026Listed for sale$265,000+112%$177/sqft
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        7/25/2026Listing removed$2,000$1/sqft
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        3/6/2026Listed for rent$2,000$1/sqft
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        5/20/2025Listing removed$2,000$1/sqft
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        5/2/2025Listed for rent$2,000$1/sqft
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        5/2/2025Listing removed$2,000$1/sqft
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        4/16/2025Listed for rent$2,000$1/sqft
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        4/16/2025Listing removed$2,000$1/sqft
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        4/2/2025Listed for rent$2,000-9.1%$1/sqft
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        4/2/2025Listing removed$2,200$1/sqft
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        3/17/2025Listed for rent$2,200$1/sqft
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        3/17/2025Listing removed$2,200$1/sqft
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        3/3/2025Listed for rent$2,200$1/sqft
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        3/3/2025Listing removed$2,200$1/sqft
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        2/22/2025Price change$2,200-8.3%$1/sqft
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        2/15/2025Listed for rent$2,400$2/sqft
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        2/15/2025Listing removed$2,400$2/sqft
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        1/27/2025Listed for rent$2,400$2/sqft
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        12/2/2023Listing removed--
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        11/2/2023Listed for rent$2,400$2/sqft
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        12/14/2021Listing removed--
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        11/26/2021Listed for rent$2,400-11.1%$2/sqft
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        1/12/2021Listing removed--
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        12/15/2020Price change$2,700+8%$2/sqft
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        11/20/2020Listed for rent$2,500$2/sqft
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        4/12/2007Sold$125,000+24900%$83/sqft
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        6/8/2006Sold$500
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,107 -11.1%$293,400 -11.1%
        2024$4,618 $329,900
        2023$4,618 +45.8%$329,900
        2022$3,166 --
        2021$3,166 -9.5%--
        2018$3,500 +83.1%--
        2017$1,911 -53%--
        2016$4,065 --
        2015$4,065 --
        2014$4,065 +73.3%$175,000 +576.8%
        2012$2,345 $25,856
        2011-- $25,856
        2010-- $25,856
        2009-- $25,856 +828.7%
        2008-- $2,784
        2007-- $2,784
        2006-- $2,784
        2005-- $2,784
        2004-- $2,784 +13%
        2003-- $2,464
        2002-- $2,464
        2000-- $2,464 +92.5%
        1999-- $1,280
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: North Central

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Very Walkable
        82 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        68 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

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