1218 E Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 - Photo 1

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$405,000

Sold
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Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,066 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to 1218 E Columbia Avenue, a charming brick front row home perfectly situated in the heart of Fishtown. With timeless character, thoughtful updates, and a highly walkable location, this home offers the ideal blend of comfort and neighborhood charm. Step inside, past your entry vestibule, to find a warm and inviting living space with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light. The spacious layout flows into a bright kitchen, complete with a center island and plenty of room to cook, dine, and entertain. Toward the back, you'll discover a bonus room that can be used for dining, a playroom, a home office, or whatever your heart desires. Upstairs, you'll find original wide-plank hardwood floors throughout three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Head outside and paradise awaits. Mature trees, lush plantings, a paver patio, and more create the perfect space to entertain, barbecue, read a book, or simply enjoy a quiet evening together. This home is perfectly located in the heart of Fishtown, close to all the go to restaurants, bars, and shops along Frankford and Girard Avenues. Situated in the Adaire catchment, it's also just down the street from the Fishtown Rec, The Swimmo, Hetzell's Field, and the Fishtown Library. And if you're not working from home, commuting is a breeze with both I-95 and the El just minutes away. Schedule your showing today, we can't wait to have you.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1218 E Columbia Ave

General

Sold For: $405,000
Taxes: $5,781 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2547020
Added to Site: 95 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 4
Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 2
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 2, Upper 1

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19125 (19125)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Fishtown
Subdivision: Fishtown
Driving Directions: In between Thompson and Girard.

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Elementary School: Adaire

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional
Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Other
Foundation: Stone
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 1,066
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,066 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,066 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $391.65
School Tax: $3,237
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $413,000
Tax Amount: $5,781
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 196

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Schools

Schools serving 1218 E Columbia Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Adaire Alexander School 1300 East Palmer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125	K-8	0.1 mi
Penn Treaty Middle School 600 East Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125	9-12	0.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1218 E Columbia Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/13/2025

Sold

$405,000

-2.99%

MLS

10/14/2025

Listed

$417,500

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Active
Updated 1 day ago

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Beds
1
Total Bath
1,289
Sq. Ft.

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1218 E Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 (MLS# PAPH2547020) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $405,000 on November 13, 2025. This property was sold by Olivia Soares from our Old City Office.Want to learn more about 1218 E Columbia Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1218 E Columbia Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125