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$265,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,498 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 days ago
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Full Property Details for 1523 Fontain St

General

  • Price: $265,000
  • Taxes: $3,479 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2658654
  • Updated: 8/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19121 (19121)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
  • Driving Directions: West on Fontain

School Information

  • School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Other
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Other
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Workshop
  • Foundation: Other
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,498
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,498 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,498 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 975
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 65.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $176.9
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $1,948
  • City/TownTax: $1,531
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $226,200
  • Tax Amount: $3,479
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1498

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 152
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Schools serving 1523 Fontain St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Duckrey Tanner School
1501 West Diamond street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
K-80.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1523 Fontain St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
8/11/2026
Listed
$265,000
112%
MLS
3/16/2007
Sold
$125,000
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Tax History for 1523 Fontain St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$3,220
—
$248,600
8%
2025
$3,220
-22%
$230,000
-22%
2024
$4,107
-11%
$293,400
-11%
2023
$4,618
46%
$329,900
100%
2021
$3,166
—
-100%
2020
$3,166
-10%
$226,200
-10%
2019
$3,500
-14%
$250,000
-14%
2018
$4,065
—
$290,400
—
2017
$4,065
—
$290,400
—
2016
$4,065
73%
$290,400
66%
2015
$2,345
—
$175,000
—
2014
$2,345
-7%
$175,000
577%
2013
$2,526
—
$25,856
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1523 Fontain Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (MLS# PAPH2658654) is a Townhouse property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1523 Fontain Street is currently listed for $265,000 and was received on August 11, 2026. This property is listed by Karl Klotzbach from our Old City Office.Want to learn more about 1523 Fontain 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.

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