Welcome to this spacious home offering 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in the heart of the Temple University neighborhood. The layout gives you flexibility for everyday living, guests, or a home office. The first floor opens to a generous living room, a welcoming space for relaxing, hosting, and gathering with family and friends. This level also features a bedroom and a full bathroom with a convenient shower and tub combination. The kitchen comes equipped with an electric oven and range, a refrigerator, and a microwave, and a door leads straight to the private backyard. It is a natural spot for morning coffee, grilling, or entertaining. Upstairs, the second floor offers four generous bedrooms and a second full bathroom with a shower stall. Having this many bedrooms together makes the space work well for a larger household, roommates, or flexible work from home space. Additional living space in the basement includes a second living area, a laundry room with a washer and dryer, and a bonus room that can serve as a home office, gaming room, or extra storage. Peace of mind comes with a brand new roof backed by a 10 year warranty. The location is part of the appeal. Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Art Museum, and the dining and nightlife along Girard Avenue are all close by, and the SEPTA G trolley along Girard Avenue and nearby transit make getting to Center City easy. The property is currently vacant and offers strong potential for investors or those seeking a spacious home near campus.
For sale
$260,000
1531 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
5beds
1,498sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
975 Square Feet Lot
$206,800 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sharyn Soliman 267-625-7568,
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell 2156462900,
Listing Team: The Sharyn Soliman Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2680166
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- 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: Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,498
- Total interior livable area: 1,498 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,498
- 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: 975 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 65.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 321030700
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- 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: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $268,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,754
- Date on market: 11/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$206,800
$161,000 - $254,000
$2,169/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500+11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 10/15/2026 | Listing removed | $2,250$2/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,250+7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Price change | $2,100-14.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Price change | $2,450-15.5%$2/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,900+45%$2/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $248,750-4.3%$166/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Contingent | $259,999$174/sqft |
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| 1/30/2025 | Price change | $259,999-3.7%$174/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,999+11.6%$180/sqft |
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| 12/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,000+11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 12/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/14/2023 | Price change | $1,800-28%$1/sqft |
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| 6/23/2023 | Price change | $2,500-10.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,800-10.4%$2/sqft |
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| 12/13/2019 | Listing removed | $3,125$2/sqft |
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| 11/1/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,125+4.2%$2/sqft |
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| 12/17/2018 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 10/9/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 2/13/2018 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 11/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 6/2/2016 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 10/24/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 4/7/2015 | Sold | $242,000+2166.1%$162/sqft |
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| 8/6/2008 | Sold | $10,679-87.8%$7/sqft |
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| 2/13/2008 | Sold | $87,500+264.6%$58/sqft |
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| 4/4/2001 | Sold | $24,000$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,107 -11.1% | $293,400 -11.1% |
| 2024 | $4,618 | $329,900 |
| 2023 | $4,618 +45.8% | $329,900 |
| 2022 | $3,166 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,166 -9.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,500 -79.5% | -- |
| 2017 | $17,099 | -- |
| 2016 | $17,099 +735.5% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,047 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,047 +4.9% | $175,000 +575.2% |
| 2012 | $1,952 | $25,920 |
| 2011 | -- | $25,920 |
| 2010 | -- | $25,920 |
| 2009 | -- | $25,920 +761.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,008 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,784 |
| 2005 | -- | $2,784 |
| 2004 | -- | $2,784 +13% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,464 |
| 2002 | -- | $2,464 |
| 2000 | -- | $2,464 +92.5% |
| 1999 | -- | $1,280 |
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