For Sale53d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
1912 Fontain St
Philadelphia, PA, 19121 • North Central • Philadelphia County
$225,000
$189/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,192Sqft
0.02 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Temple University
North Central
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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53 days on market
Established listing
$189/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1925 · Historic
Beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home on a well-kept block just steps from Temple University’s campus. This move-in-ready property features a high-efficiency HVAC system with central air, luxury vinyl tile flooring, and brand-new windows throughout. Step inside to a bright and inviting living room with charming nook shelving. The main level offers a convenient first-floor bedroom and half bath, along with a spacious kitchen that easily accommodates an eat-in setup and includes a laundry hookup. A private rear patio provides the perfect outdoor retreat. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a full hall bathroom with a tub. The home also includes a large basement, offering abundant storage space. Schedule your showing todayQ!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights convenient first-floor bedroom, charming nook shelving, and brand-new windows throughout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,475/month
Principal & Interest$1,175
Property Tax$225
Insurance$75
Down payment20% ($45,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $180,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingNone
Lot900 sqft
Days on Zillow53 Days
Price/sqft$189
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleTraditional
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementFull
Lot900 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth Central
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$1,117
Parcel321169000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Water Heater
Heating
Central
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
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 market53
Est. value$222,300
Est. rent$1,861/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$189
On marketFeb 16, 2026
PostedFeb 16, 2026
Last sold$216,000
MLS updatedMar 10, 2026
Tour days9
Views166
Favorites10
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19121
Price history
23 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 2, 2026Listing Removed$2,000$2Zillow Rentals
Feb 16, 2026Listed For Sale$225,000$189Bright MLS
Feb 13, 2026Price Change$2,000$2Zillow Rentals
Feb 1, 2026Listed For Rent$2,200$2Zillow Rentals
May 5, 2023Sold$216,000$181Bright MLS
Apr 26, 2023Pending Sale$215,000$180Bright MLS
Apr 10, 2023Contingent$215,000$180Bright MLS
Apr 3, 2023Listed For Sale$215,000$180Bright MLS
Jan 26, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Dec 27, 2022Price Change$1,700$1Zillow Rentals
Sep 22, 2022Listed For Rent$1,900$2Zillow Rental Manager
Jun 15, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Apr 27, 2021Listed For Rent$1,900$2Zillow Rental Manager
Mar 10, 2020Sold$70,000$59Public Record
Feb 15, 2020Pending Sale$90,000$76Penn Liberty Real Estate
Jan 18, 2020Price Change$90,000$76Penn Liberty Real Estate
Dec 9, 2019Price Change$95,000$80Penn Liberty Real Estate
Nov 21, 2019Listed For Sale$120,000$101Penn Liberty Real Estate
Jul 16, 2018Sold$20,000$17Public Record
Apr 17, 2018Listed For Sale$80,000$67Nick's Real Estate
Feb 12, 2018Sold$2,000$2Public Record
Aug 12, 2015Listing Removed$50,000$42Owner
May 14, 2015Listed For Sale$50,000$42Owner
Listing Removed$2,000
Mar 2, 2026•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Sale$225,000
Feb 16, 2026•$189/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$2,000
Feb 13, 2026•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,200
Feb 1, 2026•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$216,000
May 5, 2023•$181/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$215,000
Apr 26, 2023•$180/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$215,000
Apr 10, 2023•$180/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$215,000
Apr 3, 2023•$180/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Jan 26, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,700
Dec 27, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,900
Sep 22, 2022•$2/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed—
Jun 15, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$1,900
Apr 27, 2021•$2/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Sold$70,000
Mar 10, 2020•$59/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$90,000
Feb 15, 2020•$76/sqft•Penn Liberty Real Estate
Price Change$90,000
Jan 18, 2020•$76/sqft•Penn Liberty Real Estate
Price Change$95,000
Dec 9, 2019•$80/sqft•Penn Liberty Real Estate
Listed For Sale$120,000
Nov 21, 2019•$101/sqft•Penn Liberty Real Estate
Sold$20,000
Jul 16, 2018•$17/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$80,000
Apr 17, 2018•$67/sqft•Nick's Real Estate
Sold$2,000
Feb 12, 2018•$2/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$50,000
Aug 12, 2015•$42/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$50,000
May 14, 2015•$42/sqft•Owner
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,642$260,200
Apr 10, 2024$1,117$79,800
Apr 10, 2023$1,117$79,800
Apr 10, 2022$1,583—
Apr 10, 2021$1,583—
Apr 10, 2018$1,531—
Apr 10, 2017$1,531—
Apr 10, 2016$7,338—
Apr 10, 2015$7,338—
Apr 10, 2014$7,338$75,100
Apr 10, 2012$1,006$3,264
Apr 10, 2011—$3,264
Apr 10, 2010—$3,264
Apr 10, 2009—$3,264
Apr 10, 2008—$3,264
Apr 10, 2007—$3,264
Apr 10, 2006—$3,040
Apr 10, 2005—$3,040
Apr 10, 2004—$3,040
Apr 10, 2003—$3,040
Apr 10, 2002—$2,560
Apr 10, 2000—$2,560
Apr 10, 1999—$1,120
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Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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Nearby zip codes
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