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#PAPH2448216, Ian J Perler, Listing Office: KW Empower
$399,900 List price
509 Fernon St Philadelphia, PA 19148
$4,749
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,026 sqft
0.02 acres
$390 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 509 Fernon St
Here is a great opportunity to own a beautifully renovated home in a desirable area of Dickinson Narrows! Contemporary kitchen with black and white Tuxedo Cabinets make a striking contrast with the granite countertops & island with additional cabinets & counterspace. All new appliances, S/S refrigerator with water and ice supply line. Gas stove and built in microwave & garbage disposal, everything you need to cook! The kitchen flows to the dining area which leads to an open floor plan to the living room with a beautiful electric fireplace with color options & heating for 800 sq ft. Modern neutral flooring throughout lends a spacious feel to the home. Convenient First floor powder room. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and nicely sized Rain Shower. The lower level basement area is perfect for entertaining, has a full bath also with a rain shower. A few nice features of the house are: Reset dimmable lights, Contemporary fan with light in almost every room, Anti-Fog Mirrors , and WIFI hook-up in all bathrooms. New tankless water heater, HVAC system. There is a convenient outdoor space outside of kitchen. Please note: Bedrooms and Basement are Virtually Staged; Parking Permit required, easily acquired for small fee from city for neighborhood parking . OPEN HOUSE Sunday April 27 1-3pm!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,026 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingRented/Permit Required, On Street
MLS #PAPH2475076
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Tankless Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Laminate Plank
- Interior: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Rented/Permit Required, On Street
- Exterior: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $399,900
- Price/SqFt: $389
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,985
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: S 5th Street between Morris and Tasker
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,026 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2475076
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton
- Office Phone: (215) 355-5100
- Listing Agent: Margaret G. House
- Agent Phone: (215) 680-5577
- Agent Email: peggyhousesellshomes@msn.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2004 | Home Sold | $62,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $213,300 | $2,985 |
| 2022 | $213,300 | $2,508 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,878 |
| 2020 | $179,200 | $2,508 |
| 2019 | $165,400 | $2,315 |
| 2018 | $118,600 | $1,660 |
| 2017 | $118,600 | $1,660 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
0.6 mi
•2230 S 8th St
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2501 S 13th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.2 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
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 $31,968. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
55%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
62%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
42%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
White Castle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Kia
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 509 Fernon St
The listing price of 509 Fernon St property is $399,900.
The property 509 Fernon St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19148.
Active Listing: 509 Fernon St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 509 Fernon St are: Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Abram Stockton Jenks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Eliza Butler Kirkbride School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Southwark School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Vare-Washington School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Furness High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), South Philadelphia High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Academy at Palumbo (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,985 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 19, 2004 for $62,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 509 Fernon St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 509 Fernon St is 1,026 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 509 Fernon St is 1920.
This home is located at 509 Fernon St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19148 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,026 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,900.
In March 2025 more than 174 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 171 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 344 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 29.2% between February and March 2025. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 50 days, the median list price was $269,412.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.