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Property Description
Situated along the vibrant Girard Avenue corridor in the heart of Fishtown, 408 E Girard Avenue presents a prime mixed-use opportunity with strong in-place income and long-term upside. The first-floor commercial space is home to Lot 49 Books, a well-established bookstore with excellent street presence and consistent foot traffic. The space is approximately 700 square feet, plus a full basement of roughly 650 square feet with high ceilings-ideal for storage or additional use. The commercial lease is in place at $1,600/month. The Rent in this unit will increase to $1,800/month on 9.1.26, with $100 annual increases and runs through August 31, 2031, offering stable, increasing income. Above, the bi-level residential unit features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a thoughtfully designed layout and quality finishes throughout. The front bedroom includes a Juliet balcony overlooking Girard Avenue, while the rear bedroom opens to a large private deck. The unit is currently leased at $2,350/month through July 31, 2026, with flexibility for a buyer to either occupy or continue leasing for additional income. Positioned in one of Philadelphia's most sought-after neighborhoods, the property offers immediate access to Fishtown's renowned dining and retail scene, as well as convenient connectivity to Center City, I-95, and public transportation. A versatile asset well-suited for investors seeking stable returns or owner-users looking to occupy while benefiting from supplemental income.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 408 E Girard Ave
General
- Price: $679,000
- Taxes: $5,325 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2612872
- Updated: 5/4/2026
- Added to Site: 44 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease Info: Yearly
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19125 (19125)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- 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: Permanent
- Square Feet: 2,577
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,577 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,927 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 650 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 805
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 58.00
- Zoning: CMX2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $352.36
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $380,400
- Tax Amount: $5,325
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1584
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 118
Listed by KW Empower, Andre Quain
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Schools
Schools serving 408 E Girard Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Adaire Alexander School 1300 East Palmer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Penn Treaty Middle School 600 East Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 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 408 E Girard Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/30/2026
Listed
$679,000
36.07%
MLS
3/27/2022
Sold
$499,000
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Public Record
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 408 E Girard Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,552
16%
$380,400
—
2025
$3,925
—
$380,400
—
2024
$3,925
-6%
$380,400
100%
2021
$4,171
22%
-100%
2023
$3,432
-18%
$325,200
9%
2020
$4,171
8%
$298,000
8%
2019
$3,872
45%
$276,600
45%
2018
$2,675
—
$191,100
—
2017
$2,675
—
$191,100
—
2016
$2,675
12%
$191,100
8%
2015
$2,378
—
$177,500
—
2014
$2,378
207%
$177,500
2137%
2013
$775
—
$7,936
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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408 E Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 (MLS# PAPH2612872) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 408 E Girard Avenue is currently listed for $679,000 and was received on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 408 E 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.

