This spacious duplex featuring two 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom units is a prime investment opportunity in the heart of North Philadelphia. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking to live in one unit and rent out the other, or a seasoned investor adding to your portfolio, this property checks all the boxes. Both units are in good condition, with modern layouts and only a few updates needed to maximize rental income and equity growth. Previously rented for $1700/month with the potential of reaching $2100/month with updates, the property's proximity to Temple University also makes it ideal for student housing. Unit 1 offers two bedrooms, one full bathroom, open kitchen living space , access to a private backyard, and an unfinished basement for extra storage with laundry hook up. Unit 2 mirrors the same 2-bed, 1-bath layout with generous living space, kitchen, and great natural light throughout with laundry hook up. This is a low-maintenance, high-potential property that qualifies for FHA(203K)loans or 3% down conventional financing, plus potential grant options to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Conveniently located near Broad Street and Temple University, with easy access to public transportation, this property offers urban living with strong rental demand. Don’t miss your chance to secure a cash-flowing asset in a growing area.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (4/17)
$235,000
1939 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
4beds
--baths
1,414sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$229,800 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardUnfinished basementModern layoutsGreat natural lightExtra storageGenerous living space
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 17, 2025 at 07:51am
Listed by:
Juanita Jackson 267-257-7790,
KW Empower 215-627-3500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2462578

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,414
- Total interior livable area: 1,414 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 76.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 321175300
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Temple University
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $268,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,751
- Date on market: 3/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA 203(k),Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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