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Property Description
Welcome to 880 N. Bucknell Street, a quintessentially Philly home in the coveted museum neighborhood of Fairmount. For lovers of rustic brick walls, original pine floors, cast iron claw tubs, beautiful stained wood staircase & doors, and a chic modern industrial vibe blended seamlessly with warm, timeless character, this home is turn key and ready for you. Maybe it's the unique charm of a home built with timeless style and enduring craftsmanship, maybe it is the stunning natural light streaming through oversized living room windows asking you to to sit down and stay while. Maybe it's a calling to live in a walking first neighborhood that feels truly Philly within a few blocks of 10+ fabulous restaurants and pubs, yoga studios, coffee shops and museums, but this space just feels special. Situated on a charming stretch of Bucknell Street, 880 offers wonderful curb appeal and a private fenced backyard with blue stone patio and cafe lights, ready for your next outdoor gathering with friends or a quiet dinner. If you enjoy cooking, the sunny kitchen will be your happy place with painted wood cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, a greenhouse window for your herbs and direct access to the back patio. The dining area offers ample space for entertaining. The 2nd floor offers sunny rays from a newer hall skylight, a spacious primary bedroom overlooking the tree-lined street below, two add'l bedrooms and an updated hall bath with claw tub/shower. Work remotely? The middle bedroom is ideal for a home office. Best yet, the finished lower level offers an enclosed laundry area and extra recreational space for a game room, play room or exercise area. Enjoy the ease of newly installed Nest smart home features throughout including a thermostat, Yale/Nest deadbolts on exterior doors, and a hard-wired Nest camera doorbell. Just move right in and enjoy city life at its best - newer roof, skylight, HVAC systems, appliances, lighting, water heater, neutral paint and basement windows (to be replaced 4/26) . Come take a peek and fall in love!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 880 N Bucknell St
General
- Sold For: $525,000
- Taxes: $6,268 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2605600
- Added to Site: 153 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood
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, Street Lights
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19130 (19130)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: FAIRMOUNT
- Cross Streets: Poplar Street
- Driving Directions: Ben Franklin Pkwy or Fairmount Avenue to 25th Street N. Turn right on Brown Street and left on Bucknell. Easy parking on S. College Avenue at end of Bucknell Street.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
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
- Utility Description: Above Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Walls/Ceilings: Brick, Plaster Walls
- Windows: Replacement, Vinyl Clad
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,692
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,632 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,132 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 500 Sq. Ft.
- Basement Finished: 100%
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 686
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 49.00
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Fully, Rear, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $437.28
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $3,510
- City/TownTax: $2,758
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $447,800
- Tax Amount: $6,268
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1132
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer (all in 'as is' working condition with no monetary value.
- Lot Number: 246
Listed by Coldwell Banker Hearthside, Nancy M McHenry
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Martin W Goldfarb
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Schools
Schools serving 880 N Bucknell St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bache-Martin School 2201 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 12-11 | 0.9 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 880 N Bucknell St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/28/2026
Sold
$525,000
6.06%
MLS
4/10/2026
Listed
$495,000
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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.
880 N Bucknell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (MLS# PAPH2605600) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $525,000 on July 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 880 N Bucknell 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.

