$4,691 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2489120, Maria Maria Quattrone Quattrone, Listing office: RE/MAX @ HOME
$399,993 List price
539 Fernon St Philadelphia, PA 19148
$4,750
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,185 sqft
0.02 acres
$338 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 539 Fernon St
Highly renovated and upgraded, late Victorian townhouse, located in historic Dickinson Narrows, in south Philadelphia. Has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, due to a unique, 95 sq. ft. ground floor extension, that has a fully supplied laundry room, plus the 1/2 bathroom. Completely remodeled, upscale kitchen, with hardwood upper and lower cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, including fridge, oven, microwave, and, dishwasher, with high end garbage disposal unit. Italian slate floor. Recessed lighting. New, top quality rubber roof, installed in Nov., 2018. All 11 windows replaced, with new frames and low E glass windows. New upstairs bathroom, New ceiling and over the vanity lighting. New, good quality carpeting (120 sq. yds) in living room, dining room, hallways, stairs, and, all 3 bedrooms The house has its original 1890 interior weather door. The original oil heat system was replaced by a high efficiency gas heater, along with all new duct work. All of the plumbing was replaced, from the upstairs pipes, to the kitchen and laundry room, to the trunk line, that runs to the drain trap outside of the house. 95% of the wiring was replaced, including a higher capacity fuse box. New high efficiency gas heater, along with all new ducting.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air, Baseboard
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,185 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2509524
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $399,993
- Price/SqFt: $337
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,016
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: use GPS
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,185 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2509524
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: OwnerEntry.com
- Office Phone: (617) 542-9300
- Listing Agent: David L White
- Agent Phone: (617) 542-9300
- Agent Email: david@ownerentry.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,500 | $3,016 |
| 2022 | $215,500 | $2,532 |
| 2021 | $- | $2,532 |
| 2020 | $180,900 | $2,532 |
| 2019 | $167,000 | $2,337 |
| 2018 | $119,300 | $1,669 |
| 2017 | $119,300 | $1,669 |
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. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area 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 539 Fernon St
The listing price of 539 Fernon St property is $399,993.
The property 539 Fernon St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19148.
Active Listing: 539 Fernon St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 539 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 $3,016 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 539 Fernon St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 539 Fernon St is 1,185 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 539 Fernon St is 1920.
This home is located at 539 Fernon St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19148 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,185 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,993.
The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 40.9% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 89 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $298,569 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.