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  • $869,000

    1620 Mount Vernon St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

    4beds
    2,700sqft
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1915
    1,400 Square Feet Lot
    $838,900 Zestimate®
    $322/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Marble fireplaceHandsome brick exteriorStunning original wood doorwayPrivate rear yardOriginal woodwork details throughoutOriginal wood floorsIn unit laundry
    Unbelievable opportunity in Fairmount/Spring Garden! Situated on a quiet block of Mount Vernon Street, this stately property has been fully updated and reconfigured while retaining much of its original charm. From the handsome brick exterior, to the marble entry and original woodwork details throughout, this impressive property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a multi-unit property with immediate upside and multiple investment strategies. Legally zoned as a triplex, the building is currently configured as 3 rental units with 3 additional "flex spaces" on each floor, each with private access. The first floor unit is an owner-occupied, one bed, one bath featuring great light and access to a private rear yard. The 2nd floor unit is a one bed, one bath with a stunning original wood doorway, fantastic light via a multitude of windows, and a separate laundry. The 3rd floor unit is a studio with full bath, in unit laundry, and private access to a rear deck. The flex space on the first floor offers soaring ceilings and a large living area with original wood floors and marble fireplace. The flex spaces on the 2nd and 3rd floor include kitchenettes and large, full bathrooms with glass walk-in showers. The building also features a large, full-length unfinished basement with nice ceiling height and ample room for storage. This unique building has tons of potential beyond its current use. Savvy investors can easily combine the flex spaces on the 1st and 3rd floors with the respective units to increase their size while offering the space on the 2nd floor as a community room/work out space/etc, creating a valuable amenity rare in buildings of this type. Alternatively, investors could pursue zoning approval to increase the allowable unit count. Owner-occupants can offset their expenses by living in one unit and collecting rent from the others. Even homeowners seeking an opportunity to customize a historic property can fulfill that dream by reverting it back to a massive single-family home. This fantastic property is located in the vibrant, easily walkable Spring Garden/Fairmount neighborhood which features countless bars/restaurants like Osteria, Bar Hygge, and Zorbas, along with amenities like WholeFoods, Giant, Stone’s Beverage, multiple gyms (City Fitness and Planet Fitness), and green spaces like The Spring Gardens, Green Street Dog Park, and Clemente Playground. It’s also just a short walk to the Art Museum area and Fairmount Park. Easy access to the Broad Street Line’s Spring Garden Station, located a mere two blocks east, provide a direct, minutes-long subway ride straight into Center City, while nearby SEPTA bus routes, dedicated bike lanes, and proximity to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway/i76 make any commute seamless.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kevin McGettigan 856-347-0434,

    OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia (215) 735-7368

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2636722MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Has Laundry
      Features
      • Doors: Double Entry
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,700
      • Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,700
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: None
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      Lot
      • Size: 1,400 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20.00 x 70.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 084077900
      • Zoning: RM1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Stone
      Condition
      • Excellent
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1915
      • Major remodel year: 2021

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $322/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $825,000
      • Annual tax amount: $11,548
      • Date on market: 6/15/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA
      • Inclusions: Appliances In As-is Condition
      • Exclusions: Tenant Possessions
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $838,900

        $797,000 - $881,000

        $3,663/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/12/2026Listed for sale$869,000+7.5%$322/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2634424 Report a problem
        9/17/2021Sold$808,000$299/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/14/2021Sold$808,000-4.9%$299/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        6/5/2021Pending sale$849,999$315/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1002968 Report a problem
        4/4/2021Listed for sale$849,999+47.8%$315/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1002968 Report a problem
        6/15/2019Listing removed$500
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        6/11/2019Listed for rent$500
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        11/23/2018Sold$575,000$213/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/1/2018Pending sale$575,000$213/sqft
        Source: BHHS Fox & Roach - Center City-Art Museum #1007542994 Report a problem
        9/28/2018Listed for sale$575,000$213/sqft
        Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Art Museum #1007542994 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$11,548 +34.9%$825,000 +34.9%
        2024$8,563 $611,700
        2023$8,563 +8%$611,700
        2022$7,928 --
        2021$7,928 +3.3%--
        2018$7,672 +7.9%--
        2017$7,112 +14.5%--
        2016$6,211 --
        2015$6,211 --
        2014$6,211 +4.5%$473,700 +972.7%
        2012$5,946 $44,160
        2011-- $44,160
        2010-- $44,160
        2009-- $44,160
        2008-- $44,160
        2007-- $44,160
        2006-- $44,160
        2005-- $44,160
        2004-- $44,160
        2003-- $44,160 +953.4%
        2002-- $4,192
        2000-- $4,192
        1999-- $4,192

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Spring Garden

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        84 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        89 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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