For Sale32d on marketHistoric · 111 yrs
853 N 26th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19130 • Fairmount • Philadelphia County
$725,000
$280/sqft
-$25,000 since Mar 25, 2026
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
3Baths
2,586Sqft
0.03 acLot
1915Built
Property DNA
Straight Thru Style
Built 1915 · 111 years of history
Fairmount
Fairmount
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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Listed 32 days ago · 2,272 views · 81 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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32 days on market
Established listing
$280/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1915 · Historic
Step into timeless elegance with this large 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath Victorian-style home nestled in the heart of desirable Fairmount. This three-story residence showcases original charm and character throughout, including stunning hardwood floors, intricate moldings, and a classic marble fireplace. Enjoy a spacious layout with generously sized living and dining rooms—perfect for entertaining—along with an updated kitchen and convenient main-floor laundry. Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and public transportation, with easy access to Center City’s business district. A rare opportunity to rent in one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant neighborhoods! Some photos are from previous listing and are virtually staged.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights three-story residence, intricate moldings, and convenient main-floor laundry as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,483/month
Principal & Interest$3,516
Property Tax$725
Insurance$242
Down payment20% ($145,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $580,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1915
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingNone
Lot1,156 sqft
Days on Zillow32 Days
Price/sqft$280
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleStraight Thru
Year built1915
Stories3
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementUnfinished
Lot1,156 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairmount
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$9,059
Parcel151282700
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Laundry
Has Laundry
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
None
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
StatusFor Sale
Days on market32
Est. value$703,400
Est. rent$3,565/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$280
On marketMar 9, 2026
PostedMar 9, 2026
Last sold$380,000
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views2,272
Favorites81
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Price history
26 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 25, 2026Price Change$725,000$280Bright MLS
Mar 9, 2026Listed For Sale$750,000$290Bright MLS
Sep 10, 2025Listing Removed$3,250$1Zillow Rentals
Jul 15, 2025Price Change$3,250$1Zillow Rentals
Jun 30, 2025Listed For Rent$3,400$1Zillow Rentals
Jun 27, 2025Listing Removed$3,400$1Bright MLS
Jun 18, 2025Listed For Rent$3,400$1Bright MLS
Jun 18, 2025Listing Removed$3,400$1Zillow Rentals
Jun 13, 2025Price Change$3,400$1Zillow Rentals
Jun 9, 2025Price Change$3,600$1Zillow Rentals
May 12, 2025Listed For Rent$3,750$1Zillow Rentals
Jul 18, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
May 17, 2023Listed For Rent$3,600$1Zillow Rentals
Aug 25, 2022Listing Removed——FSBO-Online.com
Jul 22, 2022Listed For Sale$699,000$270FSBO-Online.com
Jun 28, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Jun 7, 2021Listed For Rent$2,995$1Zillow Rental Manager
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Jun 1, 2019Listing Removed$3,100$1Owner
May 15, 2019Listed For Rent$3,100$1Owner
Jun 8, 2017Listing Removed$3,000$1Owner
May 9, 2017Listed For Rent$3,000$1Owner
Apr 10, 2014Listing Removed$2,850$1Quad Philly
Mar 10, 2014Listed For Rent$2,850$1Quad Philly
May 12, 2005Sold$380,000$147Public Record
Nov 20, 2001Sold$150,000$58Public Record
Price Change$725,000
Mar 25, 2026•$280/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$750,000
Mar 9, 2026•$290/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$3,250
Sep 10, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$3,250
Jul 15, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,400
Jun 30, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$3,400
Jun 27, 2025•$1/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Rent$3,400
Jun 18, 2025•$1/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$3,400
Jun 18, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$3,400
Jun 13, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$3,600
Jun 9, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,750
May 12, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Jul 18, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,600
May 17, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Aug 25, 2022•FSBO-Online.com
Listed For Sale$699,000
Jul 22, 2022•$270/sqft•FSBO-Online.com
Listing Removed—
Jun 28, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$2,995
Jun 7, 2021•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$3,100
Jun 1, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$3,100
May 15, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$3,000
Jun 8, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$3,000
May 9, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$2,850
Apr 10, 2014•$1/sqft•Quad Philly
Listed For Rent$2,850
Mar 10, 2014•$1/sqft•Quad Philly
Sold$380,000
May 12, 2005•$147/sqft•Public Record
Sold$150,000
Nov 20, 2001•$58/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$9,060$647,200
Apr 10, 2024$7,850$560,800
Apr 10, 2023$7,850$560,800
Apr 10, 2022$7,168—
Apr 10, 2021$7,168—
Apr 10, 2018$7,168—
Apr 10, 2017$7,168—
Apr 10, 2016$6,733—
Apr 10, 2015$6,733—
Apr 10, 2014$6,733$481,000
Apr 10, 2012$6,445$36,672
Apr 10, 2011—$36,672
Apr 10, 2010—$36,672
Apr 10, 2009—$36,672
Apr 10, 2008—$36,672
Apr 10, 2007—$36,672
Apr 10, 2006—$34,112
Apr 10, 2005—$34,112
Apr 10, 2004—$34,112
Apr 10, 2003—$31,008
Apr 10, 2002—$25,568
Apr 10, 2000—$22,400
Apr 10, 1999—$22,400
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Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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