$349,900
495 Kingsley St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Listed by Real of Pennsylvania
This is truly the Fairmount opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Located in the highly desirable Bache-Martin School District, this charming 3-bedroom home offers the perfect combination of original character, a functional layout, private outdoor space, and incredible potential—all in one of Philadelphia’s most loved neighborhoods. Step through the beautiful vestibule, where stained glass doors and windows immediately introduce the character found throughout the home. The spacious, sun-filled living room features hardwood floors and flows naturally into the dining area, where classic columns add architectural interest while keeping the main level feeling open and connected. The kitchen offers wood cabinetry, a refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher, along with direct access to the private rear patio—a perfect spot for grilling, dining, gardening, or relaxing outdoors. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The spacious primary bedroom receives wonderful natural light and connects to an additional bedroom, offering flexibility for a home office, dressing room, nursery, or future reconfiguration. The unfinished basement provides laundry, plenty of storage, and the opportunity to create additional usable space down the road. And then there’s the location. Enjoy everything that makes Fairmount so special, with neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, bars, parks, and local favorites just outside your door. Fairmount Avenue, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, Kelly Drive, Schuylkill River Trail, and Center City are all within easy reach. With its incredible charm, private outdoor space, desirable location, and opportunity to make it your own, this is a home that captures everything people love about living in Fairmount.
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
$343,000
Below the asking price by 6%.
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
Recorded property taxes: $5,519 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$2,399/mo
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
School district
Philadelphia City
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
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County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Philadelphia County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
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