Five Homes Priced Under $100,000


People who live in San Francisco or New York can’t believe it, but it’s still possible to find an attractive fixer-upper for under $100,000 in Philadelphia. You might be out in the sticks somewhere, and you might not be near the hippest bars. But you’ll be within the city limits and have a very attractive home as long as you’re willing to put in a little elbow grease. Here are a few listings that look promising to us. For more photos, click on the address of the home.

1427 West Fisher Avenue

Bedrooms: 6
Baths: 2.5
Square footage: 2,122
Parking: Garage and one space
Duly noted: The house is less than a mile from La Salle University
Neighborhood: Ogontz
Price: $85,000

533 West Tabor Road

Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 1
Square footage: 1,680
Extra space: Fenced front yard and finished basement
Duly noted: The kitchen looks new, but the floors upstairs need some love
Neighborhood: Olney
Price: $69,900

1809 Tree Street
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Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Square footage: 940
Outdoor space: Attractive back patio large enough for a grill and a table
Duly noted: Tasteful newer kitchen with an exposed brick wall
Neighborhood: South Philly
Price: $89,900

134 Covington Road

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 full, 2 partial
Square footage: 1,328
Outdoor space: There’s a sizable back yard across the alley from the house
Duly noted: The bathroom tile looks like it’s in good shape, and has some vintage kitsch factor
Neighborhood: West Oak Lane
Price: $97,900

2052 East Cheltenham Avenue

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1.5
Square footage: 1,280
Outdoor space: There’s a large deck off the dining room
Duly noted: Charming details like rounded front door and parquet floors
Neighborhood: Frankford
Price: $72,900