$3,325 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2445378, Lisa Y Risco, Listing Office: Keller Williams Main Line
$275,000 List price
1521 Fontain St Philadelphia, PA 19121
$3,266
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,498 sqft
0.02 acres
$184 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1521 Fontain St
Location, Location, Location! Welcome to this incredible 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom recently updated home only steps away from Temple University and includes central air conditioning. The home boasts recessed lighting, neutral walls and hardwood flooring throughout. Your living room is spacious and leads to the open concept kitchen complete with stove, built in microwave, and fridge. The first floor hosts 2 generously sized bedrooms and a bathroom and the second floor hosts the other 2 oversized bedrooms and bathroom. The basement is finished offering an abundance of storage space and here you will find the washer and dryer. Your backyard is fenced in and spacious - the perfect place for your summertime entertaining needs. Public transportation is close by for an easy commute to center city. Property is currently rented at $2400/month
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,498 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1915
MLS #PAPH2284282
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $275,000
- Price/SqFt: $183
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,202
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Located on Fountain Street, between N 15th and N16th Street.
- Year Built: 1915
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,498 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2284282
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
- Office Phone: (215) 646-2900
- Listing Agent: Sharyn Soliman
- Agent Phone: (267) 625-7568
- Agent Email: sharynsoliman@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2006 | Home Sold | $50,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,200 | $4,202 |
| 2022 | $300,200 | $1,307 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,449 |
| 2020 | $258,600 | $3,619 |
| 2019 | $250,000 | $3,499 |
| 2018 | $290,400 | $4,065 |
| 2017 | $290,400 | $4,065 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Public Charter KG-6
0.5 mi
•2539 N 16th St
3
Mastery Charter School at Clymer
Public Charter KG-6
0.9 mi
•1201 W Rush St
1
Richard R. Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•2700 W Dauphin St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,651. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
64%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
75%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
3%
Married, No Kids
2%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
55%
18-34 yrs old
23%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
H&M
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Boston Market
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Honda
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1521 Fontain St
The listing price of 1521 Fontain St property is $275,000.
The property 1521 Fontain St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121.
Active Listing: 1521 Fontain St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1521 Fontain St are: Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mastery Charter School at Clymer (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Richard R. Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Tanner G. Duckrey School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Dunbar Academics Plus School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Alliance for Progress Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Carver High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Tech Freire Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,202 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 24, 2006 for $50,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1521 Fontain St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1521 Fontain St is 1,498 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1521 Fontain St is 1915.
This home is located at 1521 Fontain St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19121 in the Lower North Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,498 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $275,000.
The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 49.7% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 88 days, the median list price was $291,214.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.