1530 W Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
About This Home
Investor Alert! 24-hour notice required for all showings. This exceptional single-family investment property offers immediate cash flow, an almost 12% cap rate, and one of the most sought-after amenities in the Temple University student housing market—a private roof deck. The property is currently leased through July 2026 and generates $31,200 in annual gross rental income with an NOI of $23,400. The property consists of a 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home featuring two floors of living space and an unfinished basement providing additional storage potential. First Floor: 1 Bedroom / 1 Full Bath Second Floor: 3 Bedrooms / 1 Full Bath A standout feature of this property is its private roof deck, a highly desirable amenity that consistently attracts student tenants, enhances leasing appeal, and supports long-term rentability. Located just steps from Temple University's main campus and within the Temple University Patrol Zone. This property is being marketed individually and as a package that includes the properties with the following MLS numbers: PAPH2631578, PAPH2631596, PAPH2632718, PAPH2632744, PAPH2635058, PAPH2635078, PAPH2637494, PAPH2637506, PAPH2637526, PAPH2637534 PAPH2638432, PAPH2638436, PAPH2639290 PAPH2639294, PAPH2639300, PAPH2639390, PAPH2639516, PAPH2639518, PAPH2639554, PAPH2639558, PAPH2641992, PAPH2641998, PAPH2642004, PAPH2642012
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,216
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 321026900
- Zoning: RM1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 812 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 14.00 x 58.00
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
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 | $1,011 | $12,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $267 | $3,204 |
| Property Taxes | $141 | $1,692 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,643 | $19,716 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
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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
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | Listed for sale | $199,999 |
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