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Property Description
Historic Renovation Opportunity in the Heart of Fairmount! Zoned RM-4 (Residential Multifamily). Located in a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ). Listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Eligible for the City of Philadelphia's 10-Year Tax Abatement (subject to compliance with applicable requirements). 1609 West Girard Ave is an historic, Victorian/Beaux"‘Arts style, 3-story masonry building offering approximately 5,226 SF above grade on a 30' x 150' lot (approximately 4,500 SF total lot area) with two street frontages: Girard Ave (front) and West Flora Street (rear). Ideal for multifamily redevelopment (subject to city approval and historic restrictions). Originally built in the late-19th century (city-recorded build-date, 1965, likely reflects a major renovation year rather than year built), the property has served multiple institutional and residential uses (ex. church, Sunday school, apartment building) over its life. The building's historic designation recognizes its contribution to the architectural fabric of the Fairmount/Girard corridor, featuring classic Victorian masonry detailing such as the curved entry-archway and the grand spiral staircase. Located just minutes from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, Eastern State Penitentiary, The Franklin Institute, The Met, Girard College, St. Joseph's Prep School, North Broad Street, and Temple University, this property sits in a prime, high-demand corridor. Close proximity to multiple forms of public transit such as the Girard Ave Trolley Line and Broad Street Subway Line. NOTE: Sale is subject to court approval. Property is being sold in its as-is condition. Buyer responsible for all due diligence. Don't miss this rare chance to restore and transform a piece of Philadelphia history in one of the city's most vibrant and rapidly-developing neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1609 W Girard Ave
General
- Sold For: $651,000
- Taxes: $7,406 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2526468
- Added to Site: 161 day(s) ago
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19130 (19130)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: FAIRMOUNT
- Driving Directions: Google Maps
- Historic District: Yes
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None
- Water Heater: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Beaux Arts, Victorian
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 5,226
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 5,226 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 5,226 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1870
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,508
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RM4
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $132.99
- School Tax: $4,147
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $529,100
- Tax Amount: $7,406
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 96
Listed by Select Commercial Advisors, Samantha Lee Miller
Sold by Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors, Artan Mefsha
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Schools
Schools serving 1609 W Girard Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Meade Gen George C School 1600 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 12-11 | 0.6 mi |
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School 2300 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 | 12- | 0.6 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 1609 W Girard Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/21/2025
Sold
$651,000
-6.33%
MLS
8/11/2025
Listed
$695,000
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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.
1609 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (MLS# PAPH2526468) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $651,000 on November 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 1609 W Girard 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.

