Welcome to 862 N. Beechwood Street, a charming and spacious home nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined block in the heart of the esteemed Fairmount/Art Museum neighborhood. Located within a stone's throw from Bache-Martin Elementary and within its coveted catchment, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers timeless character, abundant space, and an unbeatable location just moments from some of Philadelphia’s most cherished landmarks. From the moment you arrive, the classic mixed-brick façade and inviting front porch set the tone for what’s inside—a warm, light-filled residence brimming with original details, including beautifully preserved hardwood floors and elegant crown molding. The main level boasts a large open kitchen with an abundance of counter and cabinet space, a separate dining area perfect for entertaining, and a gracious living room filled with natural sunlight. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms with excellent closet space, while the finished basement offers a versatile fourth bedroom, a full bath, and flexible living space ideal for guests, a home office, or a cozy den. Outside, enjoy two rare and highly desirable parking spaces—one in the garage and one directly in front of it—as well as a small shared side porch ideal for grilling or a summer herb garden. This home is perfectly positioned for walkable city living: just steps from Fairmount Avenue's vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, gyms, and local events, close to the scenic trails of Boathouse Row, and within walking distance to several parks and a nearby community pool. With access to multiple bus routes and a quick commute to Center City, every convenience is at your fingertips. Homes like this don’t come around often—classic charm, modern function, unbeatable location, and a true sense of community. Come see what makes this home so special.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (8/5)
$475,000
862 N Beechwood St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
4beds
1,200sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1934
949 Square Feet Lot
$463,800 Zestimate®
$396/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original detailsWarm light-filled residenceFinished basementInviting front porchSmall shared side porchVersatile fourth bedroomFlexible living space
- 44 days
- on Zillow |
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- 99 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 11:45am
Listed by:
Alona Richardson 267-331-3411,
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia (215) 735-7368
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2506584

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 949 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 63.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 151137700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fairmount
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $396/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $473,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,634
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Other
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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