853 N 26th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
About This Home
Step into timeless elegance with this large 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath Victorian-style home nestled in the heart of desirable Fairmount. This three-story residence showcases original charm and character throughout, including stunning hardwood floors, intricate moldings, and a classic marble fireplace. Enjoy a spacious layout with generously sized living and dining rooms—perfect for entertaining—along with an updated kitchen and convenient main-floor laundry. Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and public transportation, with easy access to Center City’s business district. A rare opportunity to rent in one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant neighborhoods! Some photos are from previous listing and are virtually staged.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Good Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Has Laundry
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 6
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,586
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,586
- Total interior livable area: 2,586 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 151282700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,156 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 17.00 x 68.00
Parking
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,514 | $42,168 |
| Home Insurance * | $411 | $4,932 |
| Property Taxes | $667 | $8,004 |
| Electricity | $283 | $3,404 |
| Total | $4,875 | $58,500 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Price change | $695,000 |
| 2026-03-25 | Price change | $725,000 |
| 2026-03-09 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
| 2025-09-10 | Listing removed | $3,250 |
| 2025-07-15 | Price change | $3,250 |
| 2025-06-30 | Listed for rent | $3,400 |
| 2025-06-27 | Listing removed | $3,400 |
| 2025-06-18 | Listed for rent | $3,400 |
| 2025-06-18 | Listing removed | $3,400 |
| 2025-06-13 | Price change | $3,400 |
| 2025-06-09 | Price change | $3,600 |
| 2025-05-12 | Listed for rent | $3,750 |
| 2023-07-18 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-05-17 | Listed for rent | $3,600 |
| 2022-08-25 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-07-22 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
| 2021-06-28 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-06-07 | Listed for rent | $2,995 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2019-06-01 | Listing removed | $3,100 |
| 2019-05-15 | Listed for rent | $3,100 |
| 2017-06-08 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
| 2017-05-09 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
| 2014-04-10 | Listing removed | $2,850 |
| 2014-03-10 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
| 2005-05-12 | Sold | $380,000 |
| 2001-11-20 | Sold | $150,000 |
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