828 MERCER STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125

$389,900

Location, Location, Location. Charming 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Fishtown Home with Original Details & Modern Updates. Welcome to 828 Mercer Street - a beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated home in the heart of always-desirable Fishtown and in the sought-after Adaire School Catchment. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has been meticulously updated… Read More inside and out while retaining its original charm and craftsmanship. Step through the restored Tofani Star wood front door into a bright tiled vestibule featuring vintage Pink and White heart-patterned tiles. Inside, you'll find just refinished original Heart Pine hardwood floors, restored millwork, moldings, railings, and banisters, and all-new Matte Black ceiling fans and light fixtures that add a modern, cohesive touch throughout. The updated eat-in kitchen features 42-inch White cabinets, solid surface countertops, and brand new stainless steel appliances. A updated spacious full bath includes a tub/shower combo, while the large basement offers additional living and storage space, a half bath, built-in shelving, and a Cedar-lined closet, a gas furnace and hot water heater. A brand new Speed Queen washer and dryer set and double utility sink is also included. Additional updates include a brand new roof with a 10 year warranty, replacement windows, and the entire interior and exterior were just professionally painted, making this home truly move-in ready. The fenced and gated backyard is ideal for pets, kids, gardening, or entertaining. This home offers abundant storage and closet space across all three levels and is just steps from Hetzell Playground, Adaire Elementary School, Palmer Park, Palmer Doggie Depot, and Fishtown's best restaurants, bars, shops, cafes and music venues. Enjoy unbeatable walkability - just minutes to Frankford Ave, Girard Ave, and Delaware Ave hotspots. Walk to ReAnimator Coffee, La Colombe, Suraya, Kalaya, Middle Child Clubhouse, Bastia, Two Robbers, Kraftwork, Lloyd, Weckerly's & Jeni's Ice Cream, Les & Doreen's Happy Tap, Fishtown Tavern, Kismet & Philly Style Bagels, Gilda, Wonder Fishtown, Johnny Brenda's, Wm. Mulherin's Sons, Next of Kin, Percy, Fette Sau, Char, Pizza Shackamaxon, Pizza Beddia, Goldie, Liberty Kitchen, Laser Wolf, Joe's Steaks, Ekta, Sancho Pistola's, Dottie's Donuts, Cedar Point, Front Street & Green Eggs Cafes, Jinxed, Milkcrate Cafe, Percy, Barcade, Garage, Loco Pez, Whipped & Cake Life Bakeshops, Ama, Riverwards Produce Market, Amrita Yoga, Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen, Firth & Wilson Bicycle Shop, Lokal & Anna & Bel hotels, and more. Ideal for commuters, the home offers easy access to I-95 and is walkable to the Market-Frankford Line and multiple bus routes. From your doorstep, you're just 10-15 minutes to 30th Street Station and approximately 20 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport. It's also a short drive to the city's best green spaces, including Fairmount Park and Wissahickon Valley Park - perfect for hiking, biking, dog walking, or just getting into nature without leaving the city. Homes on Mercer Street rarely become available - don't miss your chance to live in one of the most vibrant, design-forward neighborhoods in Philadelphia. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, the 2025 property taxes would be $2710. Read Less

Courtesy of Tim Owen, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 17, 2025

Property Type

Townhouse

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

920

Lot Size

0.02 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

PAPH2493620

30 Days Snapshot Of 19125

$428k

+1%

(avg) sold price

-38%

homes sold

-26%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Basement

Full, Windows, Workshop, Shelving, Interior Access

Building

920 sqft living area, 920 sqft above grade (finished), 275 sqft above grade (unfinished), Built in 1925, Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse, 2 levels, Traditional, Brick

Cooling

Electric, Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)

Doors

Double Entry, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, Six Panel, Storm

Exterior Features

Awning(s), Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks

Fence

Chain Link, Fully

Floors

Hardwood, Ceramic Tile

Foundation

Stone

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors

Lot

672 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 48.00, 0.02 acres, Level, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Energy Saving

Appliances, Construction, Flooring, Home Energy Management

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Roof

Flat

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $1,808, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $2,301, Tax Annual Amount: $4,109, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Electric Service: 100 Amp Service,200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Replacement, Screens

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