For Sale36d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
1920 Fontain St
Philadelphia, PA, 19121 • North Central • Philadelphia County
$175,000
$160/sqft
Down payment assistance available
5Baths
1,096Sqft
0.02 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
AirLite Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Philadelphia (north)
North Central
Above Grade
Above Grade
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 36 days ago · 44 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
44 views
People checking out this listing
36 days on market
Established listing
$160/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1925 · Historic
Fully renovated 2-story brick home located in the desirable 19121 section of Philadelphia near Temple University. This move-in ready property features newer hardwood floors, two updated bathrooms, a newer roof, and a modern kitchen with granite countertops. The home also offers a spacious semi-finished basement with laundry hookups and a private fenced backyard. Great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or investor. Previously rented for up to $1,485/month, making it a strong potential income-producing property. Conveniently located near Temple University, multiple SEPTA bus and subway lines, and just 5 minutes from the I-76 on-ramp for easy access to Center City. Restaurants, shopping, and nightlife are all within a short drive.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights two updated bathrooms, newer roof, and private fenced backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,147/month
Principal & Interest$914
Property Tax$175
Insurance$58
Down payment20% ($35,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $140,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
CoolingNone, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot871 sqft
Days on Zillow36 Days
Price/sqft$160
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleAirLite
ConditionAverage
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
CoolingNone, Electric
RoofFlat,Rubber
ConstructionBrick, Brick Front, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementFull,Partially Finished
Lot871 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth Central
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$3,005
Parcel321169400
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths5
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard
Electric
Cooling
None
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Brick
Brick Front
Copper Plumbing
CPVC/PVC
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bathroom1
UpperBathroom1
MainBathroom1
UpperBathroom2
UpperBathroom3
UpperListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market36
Est. value$170,500
Est. rent$1,955/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$160
On marketMar 5, 2026
PostedMar 5, 2026
Last sold$65,000
MLS updatedMar 27, 2026
Tour days9
Views44
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19121
Price history
25 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 19, 2026Listed For Rent$1,485$1Bright MLS
Mar 5, 2026Listed For Sale$175,000$160Bright MLS
Jan 1, 2026Listing Removed$180,000$164Bright MLS
Jun 9, 2025Listing Removed$1,475$1Bright MLS
Mar 5, 2025Listed For Sale$180,000$164Bright MLS
Mar 5, 2025Price Change$1,475$1Bright MLS
Mar 3, 2025Listed For Rent$1,600$1Bright MLS
Aug 25, 2024Listing Removed$190,000$173Bright MLS
Jun 7, 2024Listed For Sale$190,000$173Bright MLS
Feb 18, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Dec 3, 2023Price Change$175,000$160Bright MLS
Sep 29, 2023Listed For Sale$191,200$174Bright MLS
Jul 28, 2020Listing Removed$1,250$1Realty Mark Cityscape
Jul 8, 2020Price Change$1,250$1Realty Mark Cityscape
Mar 30, 2020Listed For Rent$1,400$1Realty Mark Cityscape
Feb 15, 2016Listing Removed$1,000$1BenMar Realty LLC
Jan 9, 2016Price Change$1,000$1BenMar Realty LLC
Nov 27, 2015Listed For Rent$1,050$1BenMar Realty LLC
Jan 23, 2015Sold$65,000$59Public Record
May 15, 2014Price Change$92,000$84Realty Mark
Apr 9, 2014Price Change$112,000$102Realty Mark
Jan 17, 2014Listed For Sale$150,000$137Realty Mark
May 25, 2010Sold$8,421$8Public Record
Apr 1, 2008Sold$65,000$59Public Record
Feb 16, 2006Sold$26,000$24Public Record
Listed For Rent$1,485
Mar 19, 2026•$1/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$175,000
Mar 5, 2026•$160/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$180,000
Jan 1, 2026•$164/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$1,475
Jun 9, 2025•$1/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$180,000
Mar 5, 2025•$164/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,475
Mar 5, 2025•$1/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Rent$1,600
Mar 3, 2025•$1/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$190,000
Aug 25, 2024•$173/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$190,000
Jun 7, 2024•$173/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Feb 18, 2024•Bright MLS
Price Change$175,000
Dec 3, 2023•$160/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$191,200
Sep 29, 2023•$174/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$1,250
Jul 28, 2020•$1/sqft•Realty Mark Cityscape
Price Change$1,250
Jul 8, 2020•$1/sqft•Realty Mark Cityscape
Listed For Rent$1,400
Mar 30, 2020•$1/sqft•Realty Mark Cityscape
Listing Removed$1,000
Feb 15, 2016•$1/sqft•BenMar Realty LLC
Price Change$1,000
Jan 9, 2016•$1/sqft•BenMar Realty LLC
Listed For Rent$1,050
Nov 27, 2015•$1/sqft•BenMar Realty LLC
Sold$65,000
Jan 23, 2015•$59/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$92,000
May 15, 2014•$84/sqft•Realty Mark
Price Change$112,000
Apr 9, 2014•$102/sqft•Realty Mark
Listed For Sale$150,000
Jan 17, 2014•$137/sqft•Realty Mark
Sold$8,421
May 25, 2010•$8/sqft•Public Record
Sold$65,000
Apr 1, 2008•$59/sqft•Public Record
Sold$26,000
Feb 16, 2006•$24/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,005$214,700
Apr 10, 2024$2,956$211,200
Apr 10, 2023$2,956$211,200
Apr 10, 2022$2,171—
Apr 10, 2021$2,171—
Apr 10, 2018$2,100—
Apr 10, 2017$2,100—
Apr 10, 2016$566—
Apr 10, 2015$566—
Apr 10, 2014$566$41,100
Apr 10, 2012—$2,752
Apr 10, 2011—$2,752
Apr 10, 2010—$2,752
Apr 10, 2009—$2,752
Apr 10, 2008—$2,752
Apr 10, 2007—$2,752
Apr 10, 2006—$2,560
Apr 10, 2005—$2,560
Apr 10, 2004—$2,560
Apr 10, 2003—$2,560
Apr 10, 2002—$2,560
Apr 10, 2000—$2,560
Apr 10, 1999—$1,120
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