One of the largest single-family homes currently available in Fairmount, this impressive residence offers incredible space, character, and scale. Featuring five bedrooms, two full baths, soaring ceilings, beautiful pine floors, and original details throughout, the home combines timeless charm with everyday livability. The formal living room, spacious dining areas, and cook's kitchen with a Viking stove make it ideal for entertaining. Well-proportioned rooms can be found on every level, while the expansive rear yard is a rare find and difficult to match in the neighborhood. A full-length basement provides excellent dry storage and additional utility space. Move right in and enjoy one of Fairmount's most substantial and character-filled homes.
For sale
$625,000
2831 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
5beds
1,872sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
1,569 Square Feet Lot
$606,100 Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive rear yardOriginal details throughoutIncredible spaceSoaring ceilingsBeautiful pine floorsSpacious dining areas
- 9 days |
- 430 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrew Kratz 215-813-7993,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Art Museum (215) 763-2100,
Co-Listing Agent: Pamela M Thistle 215-432-7790,
BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2640432
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,872
- Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,872
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,569 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 97.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 292003900
- Zoning: RM1
- 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: 1915
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: $334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $374,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,246
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$606,100
$576,000 - $636,000
$2,977/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+220.5%$334/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2640432 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2002 | Sold | $195,000$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,246 +6.2% | $374,800 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $4,938 -21.6% | $352,800 -21.6% |
| 2023 | $6,299 +29.7% | $450,000 |
| 2022 | $4,856 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,856 +3.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $4,699 | -- |
| 2017 | $4,699 +32.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,537 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,537 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,537 +4.5% | $252,700 +1113% |
| 2012 | $3,386 | $20,832 |
| 2011 | -- | $20,832 |
| 2010 | -- | $20,832 |
| 2009 | -- | $20,832 |
| 2008 | -- | $20,832 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,832 |
| 2006 | -- | $20,832 |
| 2005 | -- | $20,832 |
| 2004 | -- | $20,832 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,944 -1.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $19,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $19,200 |
| 1999 | -- | $19,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fairmount
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Morris Robert SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Vaux HS: A Big Picture SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Robert Vaux
- 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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