UPDATED & UPGRADED! This Charming attached twin home with an adorable front porch is Walking Distance to the many amazing dining eateries, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and unique retail along Manayunk's walking district along the river-perfect also for people and dog walking plus close to major highways and ease of access to Center City! The adorable home features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and 1/2 bath powder room on the 1st floor! Loads of updates include All New Kitchen Cabinetry, Brand New Stainless Steel Appliances, glass tile backsplash and granite countertops! The bathrooms have been updated with all new bath appliances and fixtures, custom tile, new sink, mirror, updated lighting and vanity! The crown molding and shadow box wood trim in the living room- A Touch of Class! NEW ROOF, NEW WINDOWS, NEW HEATER, NEW HOT WATER HEATER, NEW AIR CONDITIONING, NEW front door, New Flooring throughout the home, Fresh paint throughout, NEW Interior doors & Trim, Updated lighting throughout, NEW WOOD DECK off the kitchen, and Beautiful PRIVATE Green Space with trees and grass in the Fenced Backyard! Washer/dryer hook up in the basement and lots of additional storage space in the basement, Main floor powder room with a barn door, dedicated dining room, Master Bedroom has 2 closets...Too Many upgrades to Mention! *taxes may be adjusted due to improvements
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/17)
$304,000
278 Fountain St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
2beds
990sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,949 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$307/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New heaterNew roofNew hot water heaterNew windowsDedicated dining roomFresh paint throughoutCharming attached twin home
- 111 days |
- 986 |
- 62 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Colleen O'Hara 609-707-0388,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Moorestown 8562340011
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2590186
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 990
- Total interior livable area: 990 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 990
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,949 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 129.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 212291600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Roxborough
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $307/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,549
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $304,000-1.6%$307/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Price change | $309,000-1.6%$312/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $314,000-1.6%$317/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $319,000-1.5%$322/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Price change | $324,000-1.5%$327/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $329,000-1.5%$332/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $334,000$337/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Listing removed | $334,000$337/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $334,000$337/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Listing removed | $334,000$337/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $334,000-1.5%$337/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $339,000-1.6%$342/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $344,500-1.4%$348/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $349,4000%$353/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $349,500-1.4%$353/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Price change | $354,300-0.1%$358/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Price change | $354,500-0.1%$358/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Price change | $354,800-0.1%$358/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $355,000+100.6%$359/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Sold | $177,000+26.5%$179/sqft |
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| 12/14/2019 | Listing removed | $139,900$141/sqft |
Source: BAE Realty and Investment Serv #PAPH856324 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $139,900$141/sqft |
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| 10/12/2017 | Listing removed | $139,900$141/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #6881670 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2017 | Price change | $139,900-12.5%$141/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #6881670 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2016 | Listed for sale | $159,900+190.7%$162/sqft |
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| 3/10/1998 | Sold | $55,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,550 +16.4% | $253,600 +16.4% |
| 2024 | $3,050 | $217,900 |
| 2023 | $3,050 +16.5% | $217,900 |
| 2022 | $2,618 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,618 +3.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,527 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,527 +7% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,361 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,361 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,361 +4.5% | $168,700 +843.1% |
| 2012 | $2,261 | $17,888 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,888 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,888 |
| 2009 | -- | $17,888 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,888 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,888 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $16,640 |
| 2005 | -- | $16,640 |
| 2004 | -- | $16,640 +6.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,680 +4.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $15,040 +1.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $14,880 |
| 1999 | -- | $14,880 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Roxborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dobson James SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19128
- Roxborough
- 278 Fountain St







