Attention home buyers & all investors! Here is your chance to own a very spacious 3-bedroom, 1 full bathroom home in need of TLC. All you need to do is move in right away or make some upgrades as necessary and celebrate making lasting family memories in this property, knowing most fully renovated homes in this area sell for premium price tags. This house, surprisingly, comes with a budget-friendly price. This home offers an unbeatable location, quality of hardwood flooring and endless potential to create massive equity in the long run. Since this house already has forced heating system, adding central air much easier. At the end of the day, owning an affordable home that you love is all that matters. Reach out—I'm one call away! For a faster response, send a text or leave a voicemail. Schedule a tour today to see if this home is the perfect fit for your family and your budget. This home is Conveniently located only a few STEPS AWAY from TEMPLE UNIVERSITY and public transportation for a short ride to Center City of Philadelphia, nearby shopping area. Just a few minutes driving to TEMPLE, UPENN & DREXEL, Center City, Casino, Airport, Highway I-95 & I-76 easy access to South Jersey & Delaware.
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (10/7)
$169,900
1915 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
3beds
1,400sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,140 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quality of hardwood flooringForced heating system
- 37 days
- 56
- 6
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jien Fung 267-879-2641,
Mercury Real Estate Group (215) 462-5100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2665088
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 76.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 321174100
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
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: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,213
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,578/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$121/sqft |
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| 9/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000$125/sqft |
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| 9/18/2026 | Contingent | $175,000$125/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000-18.6%$125/sqft |
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| 8/2/2025 | Listing removed | $214,900$154/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Price change | $214,900-2.3%$154/sqft |
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| 11/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $219,900+12.8%$157/sqft |
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| 9/28/2021 | Listing removed | $195,000$139/sqft |
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| 5/1/2021 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$139/sqft |
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| 4/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $200,000+60%$143/sqft |
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| 7/15/2019 | Listing removed | $125,000$89/sqft |
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| 2/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $125,000$89/sqft |
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| 1/28/2019 | Pending sale | $125,000$89/sqft |
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| 12/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $125,000+62.3%$89/sqft |
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| 7/2/2018 | Sold | $77,000+2.8%$55/sqft |
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| 4/27/2018 | Price change | $74,900-7.4%$54/sqft |
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| 3/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $80,900+34.8%$58/sqft |
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| 3/8/2018 | Sold | $60,000-60%$43/sqft |
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| 2/7/2010 | Listing removed | $150,000$107/sqft |
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| 6/13/2009 | Listed for sale | $150,000+2900%$107/sqft |
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| 5/20/1998 | Sold | $5,000$4/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,430 +13.7% | $173,600 +13.7% |
| 2024 | $2,137 | $152,700 |
| 2023 | $2,137 +47.7% | $152,700 |
| 2022 | $1,447 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,447 +3.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,400 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,400 +79.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $780 | -- |
| 2015 | $780 | -- |
| 2014 | $780 +16.1% | $80,100 +2534.9% |
| 2012 | $671 | $3,040 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,040 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,040 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,040 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,040 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,040 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,816 |
| 2005 | -- | $2,816 |
| 2004 | -- | $2,816 +12.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,496 -2.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,560 |
| 2000 | -- | $2,560 +128.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $1,120 |
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Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
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.





