Sold468d on marketHistoric · 91 yrs
197 Fern St
Philadelphia, PA, 19120 • Olney • Philadelphia County
$215,000
$211/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,020Sqft
0.02 acLot
1935Built
Property DNA
Straight Thru Style
Built 1935 · 91 years of history
Olney
Olney
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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Listed 468 days ago · 4 views
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468 days on market
Established listing
$211/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1935 · Historic
Just Start Packing and move into this Olney home with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full baths. Up the front steps, there's a front porch with plenty of space for table and chairs or BBQ area. There is a retractable awning to provide cover as well. Enter the home into the living room with natural light. The formal dining room is a can comfortably fit a 7 piece set and cabinet. The kitchen has been updated with 42"cabinets, double sink, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances including brand new electric stove. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms and closet space. The full hall bath completes this floor. The basement is finished and includes a second full bathroom with jacuzzi tub and laundry hookup. There is off street parking in the back of the home with a fenced, paved driveway and a door that leads the kitchen, making it super convenient. The roof was replaced in October 2024 and there is new flooring on the main floor. Schedule your private showing today.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights off street parking, fenced paved driveway, and brand new electric stove as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,408/month
Principal & Interest$1,121
Property Tax$215
Insurance$72
Down payment20% ($43,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.80% rate · 30yr fixed · $172,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1935
HeatingRadiator, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,028 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleStraight Thru
Year built1935
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiator, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Private Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementFinished
Lot1,028 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodOlney
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$1,602
Parcel612207800
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Radiator
Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Electric
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 market468
Est. value$220,500
Est. rent$1,694/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$211
On marketOct 19, 2024
PostedOct 19, 2024
Last sold$215,000
MLS updatedFeb 16, 2026
Tour days6
Views4
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19120
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 27, 2024Sold$215,000$211Bright MLS
Nov 6, 2024Pending Sale$215,000$211Bright MLS
Oct 19, 2024Price Change$215,000$211Bright MLS
Aug 2, 2018Listed For Sale$200,000$196L&F - Toll
Jun 5, 2006Sold$80,000$78Public Record
Mar 31, 2004Sold$37,250$37Public Record
Oct 7, 2002Sold$18,000$18Public Record
Dec 12, 1997Sold$49,900$49Public Record
Sep 11, 1996Sold$25,000$25Public Record
Sold$215,000
Dec 27, 2024•$211/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$215,000
Nov 6, 2024•$211/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$215,000
Oct 19, 2024•$211/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$200,000
Aug 2, 2018•$196/sqft•L&F - Toll
Sold$80,000
Jun 5, 2006•$78/sqft•Public Record
Sold$37,250
Mar 31, 2004•$37/sqft•Public Record
Sold$18,000
Oct 7, 2002•$18/sqft•Public Record
Sold$49,900
Dec 12, 1997•$49/sqft•Public Record
Sold$25,000
Sep 11, 1996•$25/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,193$156,700
Apr 10, 2024$1,603$114,500
Apr 10, 2023$1,603$114,500
Apr 10, 2022$1,075—
Apr 10, 2021$1,075—
Apr 10, 2018$999—
Apr 10, 2017$999—
Apr 10, 2016$1,271—
Apr 10, 2015$1,271—
Apr 10, 2014$1,271$90,800
Apr 10, 2012$1,217$9,536
Apr 10, 2011—$9,536
Apr 10, 2010—$9,536
Apr 10, 2009—$9,536
Apr 10, 2008—$9,536
Apr 10, 2007—$9,536
Apr 10, 2006—$8,864
Apr 10, 2005—$8,864
Apr 10, 2004—$8,864
Apr 10, 2003—$8,864
Apr 10, 2002—$8,864
Apr 10, 2000—$8,864
Apr 10, 1999—$8,864
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Local context around this listing
Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
Philadelphia
Nearby zip codes
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