$230,000

1533 Fontain St Philadelphia, PA 19121

$2,731
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,498 sqft
0.02 acres
$154 / sqft
Townhouse

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. Please stop by our Open Houses on Thursday, February 20th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and Tuesday, March 4th from 2:00-4:00 pm. We look forward to showing you this property!

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,498 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2445646

Summary

  • 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

DateEventPrice
Dec 16, 2021
Home Sold
$209,000
Jun 23, 2008
Home Sold
$165,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,651. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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 BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • HondaHonda
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1533 Fontain St

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 $230,000.

In February 2025, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 154 sold above asking price, over 396 sold below and more than 166 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between January and February 2025 increased by 10.7%. Listings spent 59 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $268,469 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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