539 FERNON STREETPHILADELPHIA, PA 19148

Townhouse · 3 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1 Half Bath · 1,185 Sq. ft. | 0.02 Acres
$399,993 ACTIVE

539 FERNON STREET Overview

Time on Site:
14 days
Visits:
1

Highly renovated and upgraded, late Victorian townhouse, located in historic Dickinson Narrows, in south Philadelphia. Has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, due to a unique, 95 sq. ft. ground floor extension, that has a fully supplied laundry room, plus the 1/2 bathroom. Completely remodeled, upscale kitchen, with hardwood upper and lower cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, including fridge, oven, microwave, and, dishwasher, with high end garbage disposal unit. Italian slate floor. Recessed lighting. New, top quality rubber roof, installed in Nov., 2018. All 11 windows replaced, with new frames and low E glass windows. New upstairs bathroom, New ceiling and over the vanity lighting. New, good quality carpeting (120 sq. yds) in living room, dining room, hallways, stairs, and, all 3 bedrooms The house has its original 1890 interior weather door. The original oil heat system was replaced by a high efficiency gas heater, along with all new duct work. All of the plumbing was replaced, from the upstairs pipes, to the kitchen and laundry room, to the trunk line, that runs to the drain trap outside of the house. 95% of the wiring was replaced, including a higher capacity fuse box. New high efficiency gas heater, along with all new ducting.

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539 FERNON STREET Facts & Features

  • Type Townhouse
  • Sq. ft. 1,185
  • Price/Sq.ft. $338
  • Lot 0.02 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: No
  • Condo/Coop Association: No

Listing Information

  • Real Estate Owned: No
  • Short Sale: No

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Total SQFT: 1185
  • Year Built: 1920

Location/Region

  • Country: US
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • County Or Parish: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area Major: 19148 (19148)
  • Subdivision Name: DICKINSON NARROWS

Parking Information

  • Type of Parking: On Street

Tax Information

  • City/Town Tax: 1547.00
  • City/Town Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • School Tax: 1969.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,516.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 251200.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Property Type: Residential
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RSA5

Interior

Building Information

  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Parking Information

  • Garage: No

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse

Building Interior

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1185
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Central Air: No
  • Hot Water: Electric

General Information

  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: 2
  • Living Area: 1185
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Rooms Total: 8

Room Information

  • Room List: Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Full Bath,Half Bath

Exterior

Lot Information

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 53.00
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 795.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Water Oriented: No
  • Water View: No
  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s)

General Information

  • Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Access: No

Room Information

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 12

Room: Half Bath

  • Level: Main
  • Length: 8
  • Width: 5

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13
  • Width: 13

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 12

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Upper 1
  • Length: 12
  • Width: 10

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Upper 1
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 9

Room: Full Bath

  • Level: Upper 1
  • Length: 9
  • Width: 8

Room: Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Upper 1
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 13

539 FERNON STREET Neighborhood

Community

19148 (PHILADELPHIA) Demographics

36
Median Age
10,709
Population Density (per sq. mile)
37%
College Educated
$60,226
Estimated Median Income
12,781
Estimated Total Home Owners
6,712
Estimated Total Renters
66% / 34%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

539 FERNON STREET Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

539 FERNON STREET Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$360,940
Average List Price
$266
Average Price per Square Foot
53
Properties Sold
90
Average Days on Market
240
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

539 FERNON STREET History

Date Event Value Agent
6/15/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS Added to Database
June 15, 2026
Listing provided courtesy of OwnerEntry.com- MLS# PAPH2636732MLS ProviderContact Information: 6175429300