$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
This rare offering on a quiet block in West Philadelphia offers the convenience of a 4th bedroom on the main level as well as a powder room. The Master bedroom is large, and the floors are newer throughout the home. Electric baseboard heating allows for energy-efficient winters and a customizable room climate. Well-cared for with a recently remodeled kitchen and primary bathroom, this interior row also offers a front porch and the added security of heavy a storm door. The original hardwood ceilings on the first level provide original character and warmth. The basement is large and can be finished for added value. Book your showing today for this competitively priced gem on Elliot St.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Main level1 bedroom · 1 half bath
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,230 sq ft
- Heating
- Baseboard - Electric
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1925
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres (953 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $162
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2664844
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 6 days
Interior features
- Flooring
- Laminate Plank
- Basement
- Full
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Electric
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- KINGSESSING
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 15.00 x 64.00
- Zoning
- RSA5
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Refrigerator
- Possession
- 0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$187,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, and this home's own December 2023 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- December 2023 for $120,000
- About $149,221 in today's market
- Current list price
- $199,000
- County assessment implies
- $138,011
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5640 LARCHWOOD AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143 | August 2026 | $81,000 | 3/1 | 1,216 | $69,715 |
| 5551 PEMBERTON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143 | August 2026 | $212,500 | 3/1 | 1,194 | $185,095 |
| 1213 S 49TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143 | August 2026 | $105,000 | 3/1 | 1,152 | $91,876 |
| 5428 PENTRIDGE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143 | August 2026 | $195,000 | 3/1 | 1,140 | $177,933 |
| 2036 S CECIL ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143 | September 2026 | $73,000 | 3/1 | 1,109 | $68,142 |
| 5146 SANSOM ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139 | August 2026 | $305,000 | 3/1 | 1,200 | $287,531 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | Sold | $120,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $1,822 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$39,800 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,209/mo
- Principal & interest
- $999
- Property taxes
- $152
- Home insurance (est.)
- $58
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 2:33 PM EDT
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