Just Start Packing and move into this Olney home with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full baths. Up the front steps, there's a front porch with plenty of space for table and chairs or BBQ area. There is a retractable awning to provide cover as well. Enter the home into the living room with natural light. The formal dining room is a can comfortably fit a 7 piece set and cabinet. The kitchen has been updated with 42"cabinets, double sink, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances including brand new electric stove. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms and closet space. The full hall bath completes this floor. The basement is finished and includes a second full bathroom with jacuzzi tub and laundry hookup. There is off street parking in the back of the home with a fenced, paved driveway and a door that leads the kitchen, making it super convenient. The roof was replaced in October 2024 and there is new flooring on the main floor. Schedule your private showing today.
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
197 Fern St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
3beds
1,020sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1935
1,028 Square Feet Lot
$220,800 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$1,715 Estimated rent
Home value
$220,800
$199,000 - $247,000
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Off street parkingFenced paved drivewayBrand new electric stoveBreakfast barFront porchFormal dining roomDouble sink
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Listed by:
Kimberly S Ruley 267-603-1176,
Keller Williams Main Line,
Listing Team: The Ruley Group
Bought with:
Meriles Joseph, RS302119
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2411906
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,020
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,020
- 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: 1,028 sqft
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 69.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 612207800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Olney
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Sold | $215,000$211/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2411906 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2024 | Pending sale | $215,000$211/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2411906 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2024 | Price change | $215,000+7.5%$211/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2411906 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $200,000+150%$196/sqft |
Source: L&F - Toll #1002094688 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2006 | Sold | $80,000+114.8%$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2004 | Sold | $37,250+106.9%$37/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2002 | Sold | $18,000-63.9%$18/sqft |
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| 12/12/1997 | Sold | $49,900+99.6%$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/1996 | Sold | $25,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,193 +36.9% | $156,700 +36.9% |
| 2024 | $1,603 | $114,500 |
| 2023 | $1,603 +49.1% | $114,500 |
| 2022 | $1,075 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,075 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $999 | -- |
| 2017 | $999 -21.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,271 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,271 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,271 +4.5% | $90,800 +852.2% |
| 2012 | $1,217 | $9,536 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,536 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,536 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,536 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,536 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,536 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,864 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,864 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,864 |
| 2003 | -- | $8,864 |
| 2002 | -- | $8,864 |
| 2000 | -- | $8,864 |
| 1999 | -- | $8,864 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Olney
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Finletter Thomas K SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Fels Samuel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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