Under contract

$214,900

1518 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

4beds

1,036sqft

$1,457/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1915

812 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$207/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Quartz countersIn-unit laundryFour bedroomsTwo bathroomsShaker cabinetryCentral air conditioning

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.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Water Heater

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,036
Total interior livable area: 1,036 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,036
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 812 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 321026300
Zoning: RM1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Septic
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Temple University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $207/sqft
Tax assessed value: $179,000
Annual tax amount: $2,505
Date on market: 9/8/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/25/2026	Contingent	$214,900$207/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2668016 Report a problem
9/8/2026	Listed for sale	$214,900+26.4%$207/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2668016 Report a problem
6/17/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
6/4/2023	Listed for rent	$1,800$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
6/4/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
5/25/2023	Price change	$1,800-25%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
3/30/2023	Price change	$2,400-4%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
1/28/2023	Listed for rent	$2,500+56.3%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
4/11/2017	Sold	$170,000+1168.7%$164/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/11/2016	Listing removed	$1,600-18.4%$2/sqft
Source: TempleTown Realty Report a problem
8/13/2015	Listing removed	$1,960$2/sqft
Source: Equinox MC Report a problem
7/14/2015	Listed for rent	$1,960-13.3%$2/sqft
Source: Equinox MC Report a problem
1/7/2015	Listed for rent	$2,260+13%$2/sqft
Source: TempleTown Realty & Equinox Management Report a problem
8/12/2011	Listing removed	$2,000$2/sqft
Source: A leading provider of off-campus student housing in the Temple University area. Report a problem
7/8/2011	Price change	$2,000-11.5%$2/sqft
Source: A leading provider of off-campus student housing in the Temple University area. Report a problem
6/14/2011	Listed for rent	$2,260$2/sqft
Source: A leading provider of off-campus student housing in the Temple University area. Report a problem
3/7/2011	Listing removed	$2,260$2/sqft
Source: A leading provider of off-campus student housing in the Temple University area. Report a problem
1/8/2011	Listed for rent	$2,260$2/sqft
Source: A leading provider of off-campus student housing in the Temple University area. Report a problem
9/22/2003	Sold	$13,400$13/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,611 -28.1%	$258,000 -28.1%
2024	$5,024	$358,900
2023	$5,024 +104.2%	$358,900
2022	$2,461	--
2021	$2,461 +3.4%	--
2018	$2,380	--
2017	$2,380 +43.9%	--
2016	$1,653	--
2015	$1,653	--
2014	$1,653 -29.5%	$175,000 +876.6%
2012	$2,345	$17,920
2011	--	$17,920
2010	--	$17,920
2009	--	$17,920 +220%
2008	--	$5,600
2007	--	$5,600
2006	--	$5,600 +101.1%
2005	--	$2,784
2004	--	$2,784 +770%
2003	--	$320
2002	--	$320 -65.5%
2000	--	$928 +93.3%
1999	--	$480