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  • $199,999

    1530 W Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

    4beds
    1,216sqft
    : 
    $1,357/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1915
    812 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $164/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Investor Alert! 24-Hour Notice Required for All Showings This single-family investment property in the heart of Temple University's student housing market offers immediate income with significant upside. The unit is currently leased through July 2026 at $1,300/month ($15,600 annually), below the property's historical market rent of $2,600/month, presenting a strong opportunity for a rent reset upon lease turnover. The property features a 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout across two floors, plus an unfinished basement for additional storage: First Floor: 1 Bedroom / 1 Full Bath Second Floor: 3 Bedrooms / 1 Full Bath A standout feature is the private roof deck — a rare and highly sought-after amenity in this market that consistently boosts leasing appeal and supports strong long-term rentability with student tenants. Located just steps from Temple University's main campus and within the Temple University Patrol Zone. Current rent: $1,300/mo. Historical/market rent: $2,600/mo. Buyer to verify all financials, cap rate, and NOI independently. This property is being marketed individually and as a package that includes the properties with the following MLS numbers: PAPH2665118, PAPH2665128, PAPH2665158, PAPH2665168, PAPH2665172, PAPH2665174, PAPH2665178, PAPH2665182, PAPH2665180, PAPH2665184, PAPH2665188, PAPH2665192, PAPH2665196, PAPH2665198 and PAPH2665206
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    Listed by:

    Danielle Redenbaugh 267-614-3971,

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut (215) 627-6005

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2665118MLS Logo

      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: Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,216
      • Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,216
      • 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
      • Dimensions: 14.00 x 58.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 321026900
      • Zoning: RM1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Other
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1915

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Temple University
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $164/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $174,700
      • Annual tax amount: $2,445
      • Date on market: 8/31/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/20/2026Listed for sale$199,999$164/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2665118 Report a problem
        8/29/2026Listing removed$199,999$164/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2642028 Report a problem
        6/28/2026Listed for sale$199,999$164/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2642028 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: North Central

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Very Walkable
        82 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        68 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

        Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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