#PAPH2401226, William F Kwasniewski, Listing Office: Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia
1533 Fontain St Philadelphia, PA 19121
Property details
About 1533 Fontain St
Calling all investors! Don’t miss an opportunity to own this tenant occupied property in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood adjoining Temple University’s campus. Located on Fontain Street, one block from Diamond, among many other university rental properties and located within the Temple Patrol Zone. Enter the first level into a large living/dining area, kitchen, full bath and bedroom at the rear of the home. The second floor contains 3 additional bedrooms, full hall bath and laundry room with built-in cabinetry. All flooring is vinyl plank with the exception of the baths which have ceramic tile. There is potential for additional living space in the unfinished basement which is currently used for storage. Additional features include a rear enclosed patio and central air. All appliances including the washer and dryer are included.
Highlights
(ACTIVE)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $225,000
- Price/SqFt: $150
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,617
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Travelling North on N. Broad Street, L on Diamond Street, L on N. 15th Street, R on Fontain to home on R.
- Year Built: 1915
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,498 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2445646
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Alderfer Auction & Realty
- Office Phone: (215) 393-3000
- Office Email: peterbishop@icrphilly.com
- Listing Agent: Jill Kaercher
- Agent Phone: (215) 896-1294
- Agent Email: jill@alderferauction.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Dec 16, 2021 | Home Sold | $209,000 |
Jun 23, 2008 | Home Sold | $165,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $329,900 | $4,617 |
2022 | $329,900 | $3,619 |
2021 | $- | $3,619 |
2020 | $258,600 | $3,619 |
2019 | $250,000 | $3,499 |
2018 | $146,200 | $2,046 |
2017 | $146,200 | $2,046 |
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
1.0 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. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 1533 Fontain St
The listing price of 1533 Fontain St property is $225,000.
The property 1533 Fontain St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121.
Active Listing: 1533 Fontain St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1533 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), Alliance for Progress Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Dunbar Academics Plus 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 $4,617 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 16, 2021 for $209,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1533 Fontain St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1533 Fontain St is 1,498 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1533 Fontain St is 1915.
This home is located at 1533 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 February 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between March and April 2025 increased by 49.7%. In April 2025 median list price was $291,214 and the average listing age was 88 days.