Sold125d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
870 N Bucknell St
Philadelphia, PA, 19130 • Fairmount • Philadelphia County
$500,000
$442/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,132Sqft
0.02 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Art Museum Area
Fairmount
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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125 days on market
Established listing
$442/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1920 · Historic
Welcome to your new home in the heart of Fairmount! This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom property pending a new 10-year TAX ABATEMENT combines modern upgrades with classic Philadelphia charm. Step inside to find an open and bright layout featuring new flooring, updated finishes, and a sleek, modern kitchen perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms offer plenty of natural light and closet space, while the fully updated bathroom provides a clean, contemporary design. Enjoy the best of city living with easy access to Fairmount Avenue’s shops, restaurants, and cafés, plus close proximity to Center City, Kelly Drive, and the Art Museum. With its fresh renovations and unbeatable location, this home is move-in ready and waiting for its next chapter.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern upgrades, clean contemporary design, and fully updated bathroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,085/month
Principal & Interest$2,418
Property Tax$500
Insurance$167
Down payment20% ($100,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $400,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1920
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot686 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleTraditional
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementFull
Lot686 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairmount
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$3,885
Parcel151205900
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market125
Est. value$503,300
Est. rent$2,335/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$442
On marketSep 26, 2025
PostedSep 26, 2025
Last sold$500,000
MLS updatedDec 5, 2025
Tour days6
Views43
Favorites1
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 5, 2025Sold$500,000$442Bright MLS
Nov 17, 2025Pending Sale$535,000$473Bright MLS
Nov 6, 2025Contingent$535,000$473Bright MLS
Oct 22, 2025Price Change$535,000$473Bright MLS
Oct 10, 2025Price Change$549,000$485Bright MLS
Oct 3, 2025Price Change$559,000$494Bright MLS
Sep 26, 2025Listed For Sale$579,000$511Bright MLS
May 30, 2025Sold$269,000$238Bright MLS
Apr 1, 2025Pending Sale$269,000$238Bright MLS
Mar 31, 2025Listed For Sale$269,000$238Bright MLS
Sold$500,000
Dec 5, 2025•$442/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$535,000
Nov 17, 2025•$473/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$535,000
Nov 6, 2025•$473/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$535,000
Oct 22, 2025•$473/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$549,000
Oct 10, 2025•$485/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$559,000
Oct 3, 2025•$494/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$579,000
Sep 26, 2025•$511/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$269,000
May 30, 2025•$238/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$269,000
Apr 1, 2025•$238/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$269,000
Mar 31, 2025•$238/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,886$277,600
Apr 10, 2024$3,501$250,100
Apr 10, 2023$3,501$250,100
Apr 10, 2022$3,329—
Apr 10, 2021$3,329—
Apr 10, 2018$3,222—
Apr 10, 2017$2,662—
Apr 10, 2016$24,359—
Apr 10, 2015$24,359—
Apr 10, 2014$24,359$249,300
Apr 10, 2012—$18,912
Apr 10, 2011—$18,912
Apr 10, 2010—$18,912
Apr 10, 2009—$18,912
Apr 10, 2008—$18,912
Apr 10, 2007—$18,912
Apr 10, 2006—$17,600
Apr 10, 2005—$17,600
Apr 10, 2004—$17,600
Apr 10, 2003—$17,600
Apr 10, 2002—$17,600
Apr 10, 2000—$17,600
Apr 10, 1999—$17,600
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Local context around this listing
Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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