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Property Description
UPDATED & UPGRADED! This Charming attached twin home with an adorable front porch is Walking Distance to the many amazing dining eateries, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and unique retail along Manayunk's walking district along the river-perfect also for people and dog walking plus close to major highways and ease of access to Center City! The adorable home features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and 1/2 bath powder room on the 1st floor! Loads of updates include All New Kitchen Cabinetry, Brand New Stainless Steel Appliances, glass tile backsplash and granite countertops! The bathrooms have been updated with all new bath appliances and fixtures, custom tile, new sink, mirror, updated lighting and vanity! The crown molding and shadow box wood trim in the living room- A Touch of Class! NEW ROOF, NEW WINDOWS, NEW HEATER, NEW HOT WATER HEATER, NEW AIR CONDITIONING, NEW front door, New Flooring throughout the home, Fresh paint throughout, NEW Interior doors & Trim, Updated lighting throughout, NEW WOOD DECK off the kitchen, and Beautiful PRIVATE Green Space with trees and grass in the Fenced Backyard! Washer/dryer hook up in the basement and lots of additional storage space in the basement, Main floor powder room with a barn door, dedicated dining room, Master Bedroom has 2 closets...Too Many upgrades to Mention! *taxes may be adjusted due to improvements
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 Fountain St
General
- Sold For: $304,000
- Taxes: $3,549 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2590186
- Added to Site: 209 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19128 (19128)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH
- Driving Directions: per GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- 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: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 990
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 990 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 990 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,949
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 129.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $307.07
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,987
- City/TownTax: $1,561
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $253,600
- Tax Amount: $3,549
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 990
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 157
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Moorestown, Colleen O'Hara
Sold by Realty ONE Group Focus, kiersten taylor worrell
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Schools
Schools serving 278 Fountain St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dobson James School 4667 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 278 Fountain St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/16/2026
Sold
$304,000
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MLS
6/17/2026
Price Reduced
$304,000
-1.62%
MLS
6/05/2026
Price Reduced
$309,000
-1.59%
MLS
5/20/2026
Price Reduced
$314,000
-1.57%
MLS
5/06/2026
Price Reduced
$319,000
-1.54%
MLS
4/21/2026
Price Reduced
$324,000
-1.52%
MLS
4/01/2026
Price Reduced
$329,000
-1.5%
MLS
3/16/2026
Listed
$334,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
278 Fountain Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (MLS# PAPH2590186) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $304,000 on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 278 Fountain 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.

