One-of-a-kind opportunity in Red-Hot Fishtown! This unique, genuine, 5-bedroom end-of-row home is a blank canvas bursting with natural light from its many side windows and offers endless possibilities for customization. Just blocks from Fishtown’s restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, the home features a spacious first floor with a foyer that can be transformed into an open-concept living area, flowing into a kitchen space that leads to a private back patio. The second floor includes three generously sized bedrooms and a large bathroom, while the third floor, with two additional bedrooms, could be converted into a stunning primary suite with a roof deck. The home is primed for renovation with high ceilings, forced hot air heat, and existing central air ductwork. Boasting a Walk Score of 95, this is truly a Walker’s Paradise—just minutes from Center City, public transportation, I-95, and bridges to New Jersey. This as-is sale offers an unbeatable location and immediate possession—don’t miss this incredible chance to create your dream home!
Under contract
Price cut: $50K (4/24)
$325,000
17 E Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
5beds
1,747sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
913 Square Feet Lot
$321,700 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious first floorEnd-of-row homeHigh ceilingsPrivate back patioForced hot air heatCentral air ductworkGenerously sized bedrooms
- 95 days
- on Zillow |
- 836 |
- 25 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 02, 2025 at 08:52am
Listed by:
Rob Wolf 215-694-9728,
Re/Max One Realty (215) 961-6003
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2439618

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,747
- Total interior livable area: 1,747 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,747
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 913 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 60.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 183017500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Condition
- Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fishtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $415,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,809
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Private Financing Available,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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