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Property Description
This charming front porch row townhouse on a beautiful street in the desirable Olney neighborhood offers great potential for both investors and owner-occupants. The home features three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a full basement providing additional storage or future possibilities. Conveniently located close to public transportation and shopping, and with strong rental demand in the area, this property presents an excellent opportunity as an investment or a place to call home. Property is being sold in as-is condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 144 Fern St
General
- Price: $139,000
- Taxes: $2,193 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2570022
- Updated: 1/15/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, 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
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: OLNEY
- Driving Directions: Please use navigation
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,020
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,020 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,020 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1935
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,028
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $136.27
- School Tax: $1,228
- Tax w/Assessment: $156,700
- Tax Amount: $2,193
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 180
Listed by Market Force Realty, Tetyana Ilashvili
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Schools
Schools serving 144 Fern St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Finletter Thomas K School 6101 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Fels Samuel High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 144 Fern St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/02/2026
Listed
$139,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 144 Fern St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,193
—
$156,700
—
2024
$2,193
104%
$156,700
100%
2021
$1,075
-33%
-100%
2023
$1,603
49%
$114,500
49%
2020
$1,075
8%
$76,800
8%
2019
$999
-21%
$71,400
-21%
2018
$1,271
—
$90,800
—
2017
$1,271
—
$90,800
—
2016
$1,271
4%
$90,800
—
2015
$1,217
—
$90,800
—
2014
$1,217
24%
$90,800
807%
2013
$979
—
$10,016
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 144 Fern St
144 Fern Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2570022) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 144 Fern Street is currently listed for $139,000 and was received on January 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 144 Fern Street? 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.

