889 N  21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
OFF MARKET

$509,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft

889 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Fairmount
Est. Refi. Payment $3,206/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 17, 2018 for $400,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$509K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$5K (+1%)
Since last sale
Increased$109K (+27.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$509K
August 2026$507K
July 2026$513K
June 2026$513K
May 2026$515K
April 2026$512K
March 2026$510K
February 2026$505K
January 2026$503K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.04
Townhouse
$399,900
10/10/25
3
1.5
1,200
0.02
Townhouse
$525,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,200
0.05
Townhouse
$537,000
02/27/26
3
1.5
1,200
0.04
Townhouse
$555,000
12/11/25
3
1.5
1,200
0.07
Townhouse
$430,000
10/27/25
4
2
1,200
0.14
Townhouse
$650,000
06/17/26
3
2
1,290
0.33
Townhouse
$410,000
12/16/25
3
1.5
1,244
0.27
Townhouse
$535,300
04/08/26
3
2
1,208
0.06
Townhouse
$720,000
09/02/26
3
2
1,800
0.24
Townhouse
$545,000
04/16/26
3
2
1,344

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.04
$550,800
3
1.5
1,290
Off Market
0.03
$568,900
3
1.5
1,200
Off Market
0.05
$544,700
3
2.5
1,200
Off Market
0.02
$530,100
3
2
1,200
Off Market
0.04
$555,000
3
1.5
1,200
Recently Sold
0.01
$431,900
3
1
1,200
Off Market
0.05
$537,000
3
1.5
1,200
Recently Sold
0.04
$405,500
3
1.5
1,200
Off Market
0.02
$453,000
3
1
1,200
Off Market
0.08
$860,000
4
3
3,100
For Sale
0.07
$435,700
4
2
1,200
Off Market
0.06
$720,000
3
2
1,800
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1935
1,200 sqft
$424/sqft
Garage

About this House

This townhouse is located at 889 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA. 889 N 21st St is in the Fairmount neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA and in ZIP code 19130. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,200 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1005 sqft and was built in 1935.
889 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft townhouse in Fairmount, built in 1935. It last sold for $400,000 on May 17, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $509,100, with a rent estimate of $2,289/month.

Home Details for 889 N 21st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1005 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 17, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$400,000
Jan 22, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$177,500
Jul 25, 2001
Source: N/A
Sold
$40,000

Market trends in Philadelphia

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$273K
$1.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$211
$2
MoM
Available listings
5897
7
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Fairmount

At least 189 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 98 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 98 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say there are community events

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say car is needed

  • 27 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "there is only 1 dog park but it's a dog friendly area dogs are welcome ๐Ÿ˜Š..........................................it's hard to find pet friendly properties for rent "
  • Trulia User
    "public transportation is accessible in multiple well populated areas, if you follow the schedule buses , trolleys and trains are close "
  • Trulia User
    "it a really nice neighborhood, with different amenities and many events ,for all ages ,genres, lots of festivals, work out. reading ,nature and much to do here "
  • Sharontice
    "Lots of public transportation options, multiple Indego bike stations and ability to walk to downtown Philadelphia. "
  • Amanda M. C.
    "Literally right near the art museum and close to center city without feeling like youโ€™re in the middle of the city. "
  • Ryan L.
    "The block I live on has little parties on the street on Fridays/Saturdays. The people on the street keep the street clean. "
  • Bell
    "The Eastern State Penitentiary brings tourists, especially around Halloween. This is a blessing and a curse- sometimes things can get a bit loud- but itโ€™s mostly a blessing and adds to the culture of the neighborhood."
  • Samantha.ramagano
    "By bus to center city and then train if I need it. Buses run regularly and Iโ€™ve never had an issue catching a bus. They can be crowded during rush hour though. "
  • Carmen A.
    "Getting involved in local events like the arts crawl, art museum + the oval in the summer, and Kelly drive being in walking distance give this neighborhood the very best of living in the city! "
  • Dianna T.
    "really good neighborhood. nice people. terrible parking though. nice place to have a family. pretty clean. car break ins sometimes. "
  • Alandale84
    "Itโ€™s fantastic & very warm, friendly & welcoming place, especially to NEW FACES, from every walk of life, here & around the world..."
  • Stephanie
    "It feels like a suburb within a city (minus the lack of parking). It would be a perfect neighborhood if the parking was better "
  • Amanda W.
    "Good schools nearby, a lot of young families in the area, parks nearby for kids to play, streets are safe and quiet, parking is okay- can get tough later at night, might have to walk a few blocks to the house, but overall parking isnโ€™t terrible "
  • Alandale84
    "Itโ€™s fantastic, everyone gets on really well, we have pot lucks, Block Parties & hang out, great neighborhood "
  • Jackie S.
    "Itโ€™s a lovely community thatโ€™s safe and quiet. It is unique in the sense that you donโ€™t have to leave the city to have that friendly suburban feel. "
  • Bassam2994
    "Monitor your children I have them treat people with respect and know how to behave themselves in a community where there are grown adults"
  • Tony
    "Everything!!! Neighbors are great, we have block parties, great atmosphere in Halloween, Eastern State Penitentiary is great to visit and nice restaurants around"
  • Andrew P.
    "It's the safest friendliest part of Philadelphia. It's a very tight knit community. Lots of restaurants and parks as well as local transportation to get around the city. "
  • Lisa F.
    "There are several busses that pick up in Fairmount and go into center city and also a new one that goes to university city. But thereโ€™s no train anywhere nearby."
  • Lisa F.
    "So many things. Arts crawls, neighborhood movies on the lawn, restaurant week, block parties all over, Fairmount Arts Center totally serving the community with kids and family events, Halloween parade, the list goes on."
  • Struby2
    "It's a very dog friendly neighborhood, near the park and friendly people. there are people regularly walking dogs."
  • Valerie Rushmere
    "I've lived in this neighborhod for 30 years and I love it! I used to live in this house many years ago and have watched the neighborhood change over the years. There are many great new restaurants in the area as well as great local events on the parkway and in the many museums nearby including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary Museum, Barnes, Rodin, etc."
  • Trulia User
    "I drive out of town. Very easy no traffic as I get straight onto Kelly. Can walk to city in 25mims. I love it here"
  • Rochellesady
    "This area feels safe and I enjoy living near the park amd museums. overall, a nice place to live. I just wish it was remotely affordable to purchase a house here. "
  • Aaron
    "There are a lot of dog owners in our neighborhood and small streets with low car traffic so itโ€™s pretty dog friendly. "
  • Rochellesady
    "dogs are typically kept on leash, and are well behaved. there are cafes where dogs can sit outside. also, we are very close to the park and hiking areas."
  • noodle
    "Friendly people nice streets kids playing dog parks helping others doing things a lot a like Hahahha "
  • Michael
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for 7 years and area has only improved since I have moved in. Everyone is friendly and the neighborhood definitely feels on the up."
  • jdiamond34
    "Halloween, bastille day, proximity to art museum And activities on Ben Franklin parkway Flea market at penitentiary "
  • Unspecified
    "I see people walking dogs anytime, day or night. Many parks to bring your dog to play and run around. "
  • Emily L.
    "This is a great neighborhood for kids. It has good parks and is close to the free library and Franklin Institute science museum."
  • Eileen B.
    "Being near Fairmount Park is great for kids. There are also many options for daycare and schools."
  • Amber W.
    "Oval Pop Up Beer Garden is in front of the art museum and has not only a beer garden, but also food trucks and sometimes movies on the big screen."
  • Kelsey B.
    "I love to go out to the local bars with my friends. There are many options so we never get bored."
  • Amber W.
    "It's easy to get into Center City within a 15-minute walk."
  • Emily L.
    "Most places are an easy bus ride away."
  • John l.
    "Itโ€™s quiet and removed from center city but still accessible, thereโ€™s plenty of bars and restaurants in the area and you can hop on any highway that you need to "

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Frequently asked questions about 889 N 21st St

  • What is 889 N 21st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 889 N 21st St in Philadelphia, PA is $509,100.
  • What is the price history for 889 N 21st St?
    889 N 21st St in Philadelphia, PA last sold for $400,000 in May 2018.
  • Is Philadelphia a buyer's or seller's market?
    Philadelphia is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Philadelphia?
    The median sale price in Philadelphia is $273K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 889 N 21st St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 889 N 21st St in Philadelphia, PA has air conditioning.
  • Does 889 N 21st St have a garage?
    Yes, 889 N 21st St in Philadelphia, PA has a garage.

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