Welcome to 749 E Ontario Street, a charming and affordable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home located in Philadelphia’s Harrowgate neighborhood, offering an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers or investors looking to build long-term equity. This straight-through layout creates a natural flow from the living space into the dining area and kitchen, while the spacious bedrooms provide comfortable retreats with plenty of natural light. The basement offers valuable additional storage or potential workspace, and the fenced-in backyard is perfect for gardening, entertaining, or enjoying a private outdoor space. Situated near public transportation, major roadways, and everyday conveniences, this home is just minutes from local shops, grocery stores, schools, and neighborhood parks. With easy access to the Market-Frankford Line, I-95, and Center City, commuting is simple and efficient. Surrounded by ongoing development and close to popular areas like Fishtown and Kensington, this property delivers both convenience and growth potential, making it a smart and desirable purchase for homeowners and investors alike.
Sold for $95,000
$95,000
749 E Ontario St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
3beds
1,200sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,116 Square Feet Lot
$95,800 Zestimate®
$79/sqft
$1,717 Estimated rent
Home value
$95,800
$89,000 - $103,000
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Listed by:
Stephen Buzogany 267-838-1800,
KW Empower,
Listing Team: Ccl Team
Bought with:
Yelisa Garces, RS371137
Giraldo Real Estate Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2565552
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- 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: 1,116 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 72.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 331166200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Harrowgate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $79/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $105,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,476
- Date on market: 12/8/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Sold | $95,000-17.3%$79/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2565552 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Pending sale | $114,900$96/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $114,900+53.2%$96/sqft |
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| 3/29/2011 | Sold | $75,000$63/sqft |
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| 12/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $75,000+92.3%$63/sqft |
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| 4/3/2002 | Sold | $39,000+178.6%$33/sqft |
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| 12/11/2001 | Sold | $14,000+169.2%$12/sqft |
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| 8/13/2001 | Sold | $5,200-85.4%$4/sqft |
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| 1/13/1999 | Sold | $35,500$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,477 +16.2% | $105,500 +16.2% |
| 2024 | $1,271 | $90,800 |
| 2023 | $1,271 +37.2% | $90,800 |
| 2022 | $927 | -- |
| 2021 | $927 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $861 +186% | -- |
| 2017 | $301 +0.9% | -- |
| 2016 | $298 | -- |
| 2015 | $298 | -- |
| 2014 | $298 +4.5% | $51,300 +526.2% |
| 2012 | $285 | $8,192 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,192 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,192 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,192 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,192 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,192 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,616 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,616 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,616 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $6,912 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,752 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,752 +2.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,560 |
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Neighborhood: Upper Kensington
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sheridan SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Conwell Russell Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Kensington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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