Completely remodeled and ready for you to move right in! This lovely cape style single family home offers a great layout and spacious backyard, making it a pleasure for everyday living and entertaining. The front door enters into a bright living room, and on the other side of the stairway you will find a spacious dining room. The remodeled kitchen features new granite counters, stainless appliances, and tile flooring. A picture window in the kitchen looks through the family room which allows for light to flow through the home. New tile flooring also extends into the family room which then leads out to the charming, private fenced-in back yard. Also on the first floor is a full bathroom and bedroom with new flooring. The second floor features a newer full bathroom and two sunny bedrooms with under-eave storage. Recent improvements to the home include professional landscaping, fresh paint throughout, new flooring, a remodeled kitchen, a newer bath on the second floor, and a brand new outside oil tank. The location is convenient to center city by train or a short drive. A very walking friendly neighborhood with little through traffic, yet convenient to walk to stores on Ridge Ave. Nearby Wissahickon Creek and Fairmount Parks offer biking/hiking/walking trails, and the Schuykill River Trail leads you either through Manayunk into Philadelphia along the Manayunk Canal, or head west to enjoy Valley Forge National Park and beyond. Lively shopping and dining can be found on Main Street in Manayunk with year round activities and festivals. The location offers a convenient commute to Phila, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, the Main Line and beyond with quick access to major roads 76/476/276/202. OR walk to the Ivy Ridge train station. Don't let this one pass you by - schedule your appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sarah Forti• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-975-5900 (broker)
Bought with David Wyher• Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
This one is so, so nice!! Pride of ownership is evident throughout! Enter through the center hall with spacious living room to right. Awesome is the built-in entertainment unit including TV, and gleaming Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. The dining room to the left features the Brazilian cherry hardwood floors also plus two shelved closets. Both rooms have enhanced wood trim around the windows to give a classical touch. The bedroom is currently used as a den and has cable hook ups. The eat in kitchen features stainless steel appliances including the refrigerator and lots of cabinet and counter space. From there wander into the sun/family room with its bank of windows overlooking the delightful back yard. The second floor features 2 bedrooms with closets and eave storage space. The rear fenced yard is just gorgeous with its two patios plus the gazebo type tent! This is a great place to begin or end the day!! Lots of easy care landscaping makes this a haven for all ages. Quiet street within a mile of Manyunk
BRIGHT MLS #1009361348
Apr 3, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2011
Listed
$239,900
$166/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH957568
Oct 31, 2001
Sold
$130,000
$90/sq ft
Jul 13, 2001
Listed
$130,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1998
Sold
$90,500
$63/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH503562
Nov 20, 1997
Listed
$90,500
$63/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1994
Sold
$21,253
$15/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH413118
Mar 21, 1994
Listed
$96,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,378 (−29.3%)
$68,260 + $273,040
$341,300
2025
$4,778 (+17.9%)
$68,260 + $273,040
$341,300
2024
$4,051
$57,880 + $231,520
$289,400
2023
$4,051 (+20.5%)
$57,880 + $231,520
$289,400
2022
$3,361
$36,015 + $204,085
$240,100
2021
$3,361
$36,015 + $204,085
$240,100
2020
$3,361 (−3.2%)
$36,015 + $204,085
$240,100
2019
$3,473 (+25.3%)
$37,215 + $210,885
$248,100
2018
$2,772
$29,700 + $168,300
$198,000
2017
$2,771 (+4.4%)
$29,700 + $168,300
$198,000
2015
$2,653
$90,500 + $107,500
$198,000
2014
$2,653 (+17.8%)
$90,500 + $107,500
$198,000
2013
$2,251 (+3.6%)
$8,714 + $14,326
$23,040
2012
$2,173 (+3.9%)
$8,714 + $14,326
$23,040
2011
$2,092 (+9.9%)
$8,714 + $14,326
$23,040
2010
$1,904
$8,714 + $14,326
$23,040
Tax history for 6959 Fowler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,378 (−29.3%)
$68,260 + $273,040
$341,300
2025
$4,778 (+17.9%)
$68,260 + $273,040
$341,300
2024
$4,051
$57,880 + $231,520
$289,400
2023
$4,051 (+20.5%)
$57,880 + $231,520
$289,400
2022
$3,361
$36,015 + $204,085
$240,100
2021
$3,361
$36,015 + $204,085
$240,100
2020
$3,361 (−3.2%)
$36,015 + $204,085
$240,100
2019
$3,473 (+25.3%)
$37,215 + $210,885
$248,100
2018
$2,772
$29,700 + $168,300
$198,000
2017
$2,771 (+4.4%)
$29,700 + $168,300
$198,000
2015
$2,653
$90,500 + $107,500
$198,000
2014
$2,653 (+17.8%)
$90,500 + $107,500
$198,000
2013
$2,251 (+3.6%)
$8,714 + $14,326
$23,040
2012
$2,173 (+3.9%)
$8,714 + $14,326
$23,040
2011
$2,092 (+9.9%)
$8,714 + $14,326
$23,040
2010
$1,904
$8,714 + $14,326
$23,040
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,287
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212457000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-2
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Single-Family Attached-2 District
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Street
On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $107,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick
Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Sidewalks
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X100
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $90,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,442
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $198,000
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $2,772
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: LEROY
Directions: Ridge to Paoli Ave, Left onto Silverwood, Right onto Leroy, Left onto Fowler
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,287
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212457000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
Shawmont School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
1/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$375,000 – $454,000
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