Rarely available CORNER 2 bedroom/1.5 bath Academy House condominium in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. Carpeted floors throughout. Full kitchen. Main bathroom includes washer/dryer. Powder room in the hallway. Nicely-sized living room and bedrooms. Separate dining area. 1,019 square feet. As of January 1, 2026, monthly fees are $1,064.43 (condo fee of $989.32 + mandatory cable TV/Internet fee of $75.11) includes all utilities (electric heat, basic cable TV, Internet, air conditioning, hot and cold water) as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center and 24/7 front desk concierge. The terrace floor amenities level includes two endless swim-in-place pools, a hot tub, a large aerobics area, free weights area, core strengthening area and separate yoga room. The common elements also feature a large outdoor plaza with sun deck, outdoor sitting areas, fountain and planters. The building offers discounted valet parking in the garage, at an added cost, subject to availability. Discounted monthly self-parking (subject to availability) is also available for Academy House residents at the Parkway garage across the street. The Academy House is within steps of the Academy of Music, Kimmel Center, and plenty of shopping, fine restaurants and transportation hubs (SEPTA and PATCO). IMPORTANT: The capital contribution fee paid by buyer is 1.5% of the actual sales price of the unit. The number posted in the "Capital Contribution Fee" field reflects 1.5% of the listing price. Please note the listing agent is one of the sellers of the home. The other seller (also a PA licensed agent) is the spouse of the listing agent.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/9)
$319,990
1420 Locust St APT 20Q, Philadelphia, PA 19102
2beds
1,019sqft
Condominium
Built in 1977
-- sqft lot
$311,900 Zestimate®
$314/sqft
$989/mo HOA
What's special
Two endless swim-in-place poolsFull kitchenHot tubFountain and plantersSeparate dining areaCarpeted floors throughoutOutdoor sitting areas
- 380 days |
- 706 |
- 7 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Featherman 215-280-7455,
BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square 2155460550
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2496370
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Other, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,019
- Total interior livable area: 1,019 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,019
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Community
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 888080579
- Zoning: CMX5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Condo and coop fee: $989 monthly
- Subdivision: Avenue Of The Arts
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Other
- Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Heat, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water, Other, Internet
- HOA name: Academy House
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $314/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $298,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,182
- Date on market: 6/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Ownership: Condominium
Estimated market value
$311,900
$296,000 - $327,000
$3,005/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $319,990-3%$314/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Price change | $329,990-1.5%$324/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $334,9900%$329/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $335,000+6.4%$329/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Price change | $314,990+5%$309/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,990$294/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,183 | $298,800 |
| 2024 | $4,183 | $298,800 |
| 2023 | $4,183 -10% | $298,800 |
| 2022 | $4,647 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,647 | -- |
| 2018 | $4,647 +13.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $4,087 -3.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $4,227 -9% | -- |
| 2015 | $4,647 | -- |
| 2014 | $4,647 +18% | $324,000 +895.6% |
| 2012 | $3,940 | $32,544 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,544 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,544 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,544 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,544 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,544 |
| 2006 | -- | $32,544 -4.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $34,112 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $31,008 |
| 2003 | -- | $31,008 |
| 2002 | -- | $31,008 +12% |
| 2000 | -- | $27,680 |
| 1999 | -- | $27,680 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Greenfield Albert M SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Franklin Benjamin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19102
- Rittenhouse
- 1420 Locust St Apartment 20Q








