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  • Price cut: $25.1K (6/26)
    $549,900

    842 N 28th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

    2beds
    1,200sqft
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    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
    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.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Melanie McConnell 215-200-7413,

    KW Empower 215-627-3500,

    Listing Team: The Mike Mccann Team

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2637658MLS Logo

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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

        DateEventPrice
        6/26/2026Price change$549,900-4.4%$458/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2637658 Report a problem
        6/16/2026Listed for sale$575,000+1.8%$479/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2637658 Report a problem
        10/17/2022Listing removed$565,000$471/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2153864 Report a problem
        8/26/2022Listed for sale$565,000$471/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2153864 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Fairmount

        Getting around

        88 / 100
        Very Walkable
        60 / 100
        Good Transit

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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