$3,450
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,825 sq ft
Townhome for Rent
1521 Fontain St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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267-625-7568
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Monthly Rent
$2,400
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Bedrooms
4 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
Details
Available Feb 11
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
1521 Fontain St
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About This Property
Location, Location, Location! Welcome to this incredible 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom recently updated home only steps away from Temple University and includes central air conditioning. The home boasts recessed lighting, neutral walls and hardwood flooring throughout. Your living room is spacious and leads to the open concept kitchen complete with stove, built in microwave, and fridge. The first floor hosts 2 generously sized bedrooms and a bathroom and the second floor hosts the other 2 oversized bedrooms and bathroom. The basement is finished offering an abundance of storage space and here you will find the washer and dryer. Your backyard is fenced in and spacious - the perfect place for your summertime entertaining needs. Public transportation is close by for an easy commute to center city. This property is available 07/31/2025
1521 Fontain St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19121 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
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Renting vs. Buying
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Housing Cost Per Month: $2,400
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Rent for 30 YearsRenting doesn't build equity Future EquityRenting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction$0 Net Return
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Buy Over 30 Years$941K - $1.68M Future Equity$424K Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction$77K - $811K Gain Net Return
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$1,893 / month
$275,000 Listing Price
4 Beds
•2 Baths
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1,498 Sq Ft
$2,393 / month
$375,000 Listing Price
6 Beds
•3 Baths
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2,116 Sq Ft
$1,582 / month
$215,000 Listing Price
4 Beds
•2 Baths
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1,464 Sq Ft
Contact
Sharyn Soliman
keller williams real estate-blue bell
Bright MLS, Inc.
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Property Address:
1521 Fontain St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19121
This Property
Available Property
Running alongside Fairmount Park, North Philadelphia West encompasses the area between Girard and Lehigh Avenues, west of Broad Street. There’s an incredible diversity of rentals here, including modern apartments that display incredible architecture and amenities to long-standing brick townhomes. Residents delight in the wealth of outdoor opportunities afforded by their proximity to the park, including the Sedgley Woods disc golf course, home of the city's innovative blend of ultimate Frisbee and classic golf. The neighborhood includes the smaller residential areas of Stanton, Brewerytown and Strawberry Mansion, and counts Girard College and Temple University among its academic landmarks.
Learn more about living in North Philadelphia West
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
1521 Fontain St is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Temple University, Main Campus. It is also near Temple Univ., Health Center and C.C. of Philadelphia.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
436 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
239 Students
Nearby
3
Out of 10
Charter Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
1,160 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Private Elementary School
Grades K-4
4 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 12
7 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
902 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Susquehanna-Dauphin, located 0.3 mile from 1521 Fontain St. 1521 Fontain St is near Philadelphia International, located 14.8 miles or 27 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 33.9 miles or 52 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 27 min | 14.8 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 52 min | 33.9 mi |
Time and distance from 1521 Fontain St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
1521 Fontain St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Wagner Free Institute of Science
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Fels Planetarium
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
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Franklin Institute
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
1521 Fontain St has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Wagner Free Institute of Science, Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, and The Academy of Natural Sciences.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
1521 Fontain St has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Temple University Hospital which is 1.7 miles away and a 5 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.2 mi |
1521 Fontain St is 9.2 miles and a 17 minutes from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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1521 Fontain St
Philadelphia, PA 19121