Highly renovated and upgraded, late Victorian townhouse, located in historic Dickinson Narrows, in south Philadelphia. Has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, due to a unique, 95 sq. ft. ground floor extension, that has a fully supplied laundry room, plus the 1/2 bathroom. Completely remodeled, upscale kitchen, with hardwood upper and lower cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, including fridge, oven, microwave, and, dishwasher, with high end garbage disposal unit. Italian slate floor. Recessed lighting. New, top quality rubber roof, installed in Nov., 2018. All 11 windows replaced, with new frames and low E glass windows. New upstairs bathroom, New ceiling and over the vanity lighting. New, good quality carpeting (120 sq. yds) in living room, dining room, hallways, stairs, and, all 3 bedrooms The house has its original 1890 interior weather door. The original oil heat system was replaced by a high efficiency gas heater, along with all new duct work. All of the plumbing was replaced, from the upstairs pipes, to the kitchen and laundry room, to the trunk line, that runs to the drain trap outside of the house. 95% of the wiring was replaced, including a higher capacity fuse box. New high efficiency gas heater, along with all new ducting.
For sale
$399,993
539 Fernon St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
3beds
1,185sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
795 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$338/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quartz countertopsAll new duct workItalian slate floorCompletely remodeled upscale kitchenRecessed lightingFully supplied laundry roomHigh efficiency gas heater
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Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2636732
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Dirt Floor
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,185
- Total interior livable area: 1,185 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,185
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 795 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 53.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 011355400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dickinson Narrows
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $338/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $251,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,516
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,993$338/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Listing removed | $1,750$1/sqft |
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| 11/2/2025 | Price change | $1,750-2.8%$1/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $1,800+5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Listing removed | $399,993$338/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $1,700-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,750-12.3%$1/sqft |
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| 9/7/2025 | Listing removed | $1,995$2/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $1,995-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,195+10%$2/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Price change | $399,993-3.6%$338/sqft |
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| 5/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $414,990-3.5%$350/sqft |
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| 10/8/2024 | Listing removed | $1,995$2/sqft |
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| 9/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,995+2.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,950-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/18/2024 | Price change | $2,100-2.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/10/2024 | Price change | $429,990-1.1%$363/sqft |
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| 8/6/2024 | Price change | $2,150-2.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/1/2024 | Price change | $434,900-1.1%$367/sqft |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $439,900$371/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Price change | $2,195-4.4%$2/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,295$2/sqft |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dickinson Narrows
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Kirkbride Eliza B SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Furness Horace High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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