Your Key to the Main Line, Philadelphia, and its Surrounding Suburbs
BEDS3
BATHS2 full 1 partial
SQUARE FEET1,720
MLS#PAPH2612244
STATUSACTIVE
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Townhouse
SUBDIVISIONFAIRMOUNT
SCHOOLTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Property Description
Welcome to 856 N 20th Street, a classic Philadelphia rowhome ideally situated in the heart of the highly desirable Fairmount neighborhood. This home offers approximately 1,700+ square feet of living space across three levels, blending historic charm with everyday functionality. Step inside to find a traditional straight-through layout featuring generous living and dining areas, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. The home’s layout provides excellent flow for both comfortable living and entertaining. The kitchen offers ample space for customization, making it an ideal opportunity to create your dream culinary space. Upstairs, you’ll find multiple spacious bedrooms with flexible configurations for home office or guest use. The property also includes a full basement, providing additional storage or potential for future finishing. Outside, enjoy a private rear yard—perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing in the city. With its prime location just steps from Fairmount Avenue, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Kelly Drive, and some of the city’s best dining and cultural amenities, this home offers unbeatable convenience. Whether you’re an owner-occupant looking to personalize a home in a premier location or an investor seeking strong upside potential, 856 N 20th Street presents a rare opportunity in one of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Townhouse
Basement: Heated, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Side Entrance, Unfinished
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central A/C
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating: Central
Home Style: Traditional
Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
Roof Type: Unknown
Stories: 3.0
Taxes: $7,997
Year Built: 1920
Feature Descriptions
Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Days on Site: 3
Exterior: Brick
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Lot Dimensions: 0.02 Acre(S)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Parking Notes: 1 Total Parking Spaces
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
SQFT Above Finished: 1720
SQFT Total Finished: 1720
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 1
Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Water: Public
Local Schools
High School: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Middle School: LAURA W. WARING
Elementary School: LAURA W. WARING SCHOOL
School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: The Greene Realty Group
Agency Phone: 8605601006
Shown By
Agency Title: Duffy Real Estate, Inc.
Agency Phone: 610-667-6655
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Estimated Payment
$ 3,592.06 per month $2,757.93 Principal & Interest $666.42 Property Tax $167.71 Homeowner's Insurance
856 N 20th Street | MLS# PAPH2612244
This townhouse located at 856 N 20th Street , Philadelphia, PA 19130 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $575,000. This property was built in 1920 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 partial baths with 1720 sq. ft. N 20th Street is located in the FAIRMOUNT subdivision within the THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA school district. Search FAIRMOUNT real estate on www.duffyrealestate.com today.