$199,900
4 bd|2 ba|1,216 sqft
1534 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
For Sale
Listing description
INVESTOR ALERT — 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,036 sq ft. Built 1915 and renovated in 2017, including the addition of a full bathroom on the first floor. Central air conditioning, in-unit laundry, basement and a fully enclosed, secured rear patio. Currently leased at $2,400/month, up from $2,100 in the 25/26 season — a 14.3% increase. Shaker cabinetry, quartz counters and a full stainless appliance package in the kitchen; tiled bath with glass mosaic detail. One of the closest locations to Temple University Main Campus in this package. No tax abatement — assessed at full value, so no step-up risk on expiry. The parcel is assessed at $258,000, above the asking price, leaving an assessment appeal available to a purchaser. All figures subject to independent verification. This property is offered individually and as part of a Temple University area package under single ownership. Package details and offering memoranda available from the listing agent.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Main level1 bedroom · 1 full bath
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Living area
- 1,036 sq ft
- Heating
- 90% Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1915
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres (812 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $207
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2668016
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 2 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- 60+ Gallon Tank
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Septic
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RM1
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Listed for sale | $214,900 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$206,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $214,900
- County assessment implies
- $189,739
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2524 S BELLFORD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153 | August 2026 | $265,000 | 4/2 | 1,046 | $216,098 |
| 333 E SOMERSET ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134 | August 2026 | $50,000 | 3/2 | 1,024 | $46,229 |
| 1907 N RINGGOLD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121 | August 2026 | $165,000 | 3/1 | 942 | $207,398 |
| 2550 N GRATZ ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132 | August 2026 | $63,000 | 3/1 | 1,000 | $86,161 |
| 7732 TEMPLE RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150 | August 2026 | $270,000 | 3/2 | 1,038 | $183,902 |
| 2024 W BERKS ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121 | August 2026 | $185,000 | 3/1 | 1,176 | $190,469 |
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $2,505 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$42,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,350/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,079
- Property taxes
- $209
- Home insurance (est.)
- $63
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.
Area statistics
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
Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →
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.
Map location
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Data last updated: September 10, 2026 at 2:29 PM EDT
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