Welcome to 842 N. 28th Street—an absolute showstopper in the heart of Fairmount. Beautifully renovated, impeccably maintained, and packed with character, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with finished basement offers something incredibly rare: a backyard oasis that feels like a private resort in the middle of the city! Enter a sun-drenched living space featuring a stunning stone fireplace wall, an oversized front window, a separate dining area, and a gorgeous custom kitchen with black granite countertops and breakfast bar seating. The finished basement adds valuable living space and is perfect for a family room, media room, home office, or gym, offering plenty of storage and natural light. Upstairs, original details shine throughout. The rear bedroom features a bay window, fireplace mantel, and stained-glass door, while the spacious primary bedroom offers beautiful built-ins and an expanded walk-in closet. The oversized bathroom feels like a spa, featuring a glass-enclosed shower and a separate jacuzzi tub. Located on one of Fairmount's most desirable blocks, just steps from parks, restaurants, Kelly Drive, Whole Foods, and the Parkway. Homes like this don't come around often. Unique, stylish, and completely move-in ready—842 N. 28th Street is the one you've been waiting for.
For sale
Price cut: $25.1K (6/26)
$549,900
842 N 28th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
2beds
1,200sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
940 Square Feet Lot
$537,300 Zestimate®
$458/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fireplace mantelBeautifully renovatedSeparate jacuzzi tubSun-drenched living spaceImpeccably maintainedBreakfast bar seatingStunning stone fireplace wall
- 21 days |
- 968 |
- 72 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie McConnell 215-200-7413,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: The Mike Mccann Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2637658
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 940 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 60.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 151326500
- 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: 1920
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: $458/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $447,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,257
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$537,300
$510,000 - $564,000
$2,390/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $549,900-4.4%$458/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+1.8%$479/sqft |
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| 10/17/2022 | Listing removed | $565,000$471/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $565,000$471/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,257 | $447,000 +8.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $410,900 |
| 2023 | $5,752 | $410,900 |
| 2022 | $5,752 | -- |
| 2021 | $5,752 +3.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $5,567 +11.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $5,007 +28.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,907 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,907 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,907 +4.5% | $309,100 +966.2% |
| 2012 | $3,740 | $28,992 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,992 |
| 2010 | -- | $28,992 |
| 2009 | -- | $28,992 |
| 2008 | -- | $28,992 |
| 2007 | -- | $28,992 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $26,976 |
| 2005 | -- | $26,976 |
| 2004 | -- | $26,976 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $24,512 +32.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,464 +4.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $17,600 |
| 1999 | -- | $17,600 |
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Monthly payment
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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
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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