Investor Alert! 24-hour notice required for all showings. New Construction Duplex | Tax Abatement Through 2035 Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully stabilized, institutional-quality student housing asset just steps from Temple University. Built in 2024, 1542 Fontain Street is a luxury duplex featuring a 3-bed/3-bath unit and a 5-bed/5-bath unit, totaling 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms across more than 4,000 square feet. The property is 100% occupied and leased through July 2027, generating $75,600 in annual gross rental income. With modern construction, efficient layouts, and strong in-place cash flow, the asset offers investors immediate yield with minimal operational burden. Designed specifically for the student housing market, both units feature highly desirable 1:1 bedroom-to-bathroom ratios, luxury finishes, central HVAC, in-unit laundry, oversized common areas, and private outdoor space. The lower unit includes a private rear patio, while the upper unit features an exclusive roof deck with skyline views—amenities that consistently drive strong leasing performance and tenant retention. A 10-year tax abatement through 2035 provides a significant ownership advantage, with an estimated remaining tax savings of approximately $80,000. As recent new construction, the property offers minimal near-term capital expenditure requirements and low maintenance costs, enhancing long-term cash flow and investment stability. Located within the Temple University Patrol Zone and just two blocks from main campus, 1542 Fontain benefits from one of Philadelphia's most established off-campus housing markets, characterized by consistent tenant demand, strong occupancy, and proven rent growth. With long-term leases already in place, luxury amenities, and substantial tax advantages, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, cash-flowing asset in one of the city's strongest student housing corridors. This property is being marketed individually and as a package that includes the properties with the following MLS numbers: PAPH2632718, PAPH2632744, PAPH2635058 and PAPH2635078
New construction
$725,000
1542 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
8beds
8baths
4,011sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2023
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private rear patioLuxury finishesIn-unit laundryPrivate outdoor spaceOversized common areasCentral hvac
- 29 days |
- 155 |
- 7 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Coleman 484-942-6266,
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne 6106478300,
Co-Listing Agent: Danielle Redenbaugh 267-614-3971,
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2631578
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Washer In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,011
- Total interior livable area: 4,011 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 812 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 58.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 321027500
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Philadelphia (north)
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,185
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 75600
- Income includes: Apartment Rentals
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000+437%$181/sqft |
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| 12/2/2020 | Sold | $135,000-7.5%$34/sqft |
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| 9/29/2020 | Pending sale | $145,900$36/sqft |
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| 9/23/2020 | Price change | $145,900-5.9%$36/sqft |
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| 3/31/2020 | Price change | $155,000-3.1%$39/sqft |
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| 3/17/2020 | Price change | $160,000-5.9%$40/sqft |
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| 3/10/2020 | Price change | $170,000-8.1%$42/sqft |
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| 3/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $185,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,185 +1.1% | $156,100 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $2,161 | $154,400 |
| 2023 | $2,161 -12.2% | $154,400 |
| 2022 | $2,461 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,461 +3.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,380 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,380 +40% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,699 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,699 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,699 -27.5% | $175,000 +623.4% |
| 2012 | $2,345 | $24,192 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,192 |
| 2010 | -- | $24,192 +769% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,784 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,784 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,784 |
| 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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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Duckrey Tanner SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10High School of Engineering & ScienceGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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