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1218 E Columbia AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19125

For Sale

$417,500

Smart Buyer Rebate $2,938

Welcome to 1218 E Columbia Avenue, a charming brick front row home perfectly situated in the heart of Fishtown. With timeless character, thoughtful updates, and a highly walkable location, this home offers the ideal blend of comfort and neighborhood charm.
Step inside, past your entry vestibule, to find a warm and inviting living space with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light. The spacious layout flows into a bright kitchen, complete with a center island and plenty of room to cook, dine, and entertain. Toward the back, you’ll discover a bonus room that can be used for dining, a playroom, a home office, or whatever your heart desires. Upstairs, you’ll find original wide-plank hardwood floors throughout three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath.
Head outside and paradise awaits. Mature trees, lush plantings, a paver patio, and more create the perfect space to entertain, barbecue, read a book, or simply enjoy a quiet evening together.
This home is perfectly located in the heart of Fishtown, close to all the go to restaurants, bars, and shops along Frankford and Girard Avenues. Situated in the Adaire catchment, it’s also just down the street from the Fishtown Rec, The Swimmo, Hetzell’s Field, and the Fishtown Library. And if you’re not working from home, commuting is a breeze with both I-95 and the El just minutes away.

Schedule your showing today, we can’t wait to have you.

Listed by Dave E Sunderland

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License #RS326697

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Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

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2152665887

Last updated October 15, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2547020

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodFishtown
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Days on Prevu8
  • Taxes$5,781/year
  • Size1,066 sqft
  • Price per sqft$392

Location

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Listing History

10/14/2025
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$417,500

Property Details for 1218 E Columbia Avenue

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction Materials: Brick

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,307
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,781.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,066
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Rooms

  • Basement: Other
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 4

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: FISHTOWN
  • Tax Lot: 196

Parking

Parking

  • Garage: No

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: ADAIRE

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiator
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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