3005 Poplar St
Description
This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home (does not come with the dog) balances comfort and functionality across thoughtfully designed living space. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors throughout, radiant floor heating in the bathroom, and a layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining....Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, 3005 Poplar Street offers the perfect blend of city living and green space, just moments from Fairmount Park’s expansive trails and open fields.
This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home (does not come with the dog) balances comfort and functionality across thoughtfully designed living space. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors throughout, radiant floor heating in the bathroom, and a layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The high-ceiling basement adds exceptional flexibility, offering space for a home office, entertainment area, workout/gym, and half bath, along with ample storage. Outside, multiple outdoor areas — including a bi-level roof deck — provide sweeping neighborhood views and the perfect setting for morning coffee, sunset gatherings, or quiet evenings under the stars.
Beyond the walls of the home, Poplar Street is known for its strong sense of community. Neighbors look out for one another, helping while you’re away, sharing recommendations, and creating a true neighborhood feel that’s increasingly rare in city living.
With continued investment and infrastructure improvements flowing into Fairmount Park and the surrounding area ahead of the World Cup, the neighborhood is poised for even greater accessibility, usability, and long-term value.
With easy access to Fairmount Park, local cafés, neighborhood favorites, and Center City convenience, 3005 Poplar Street delivers the best of Fairmount: space, community, and the outdoors — all right at your doorstep.
Listing Agent
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m.silver@compass.comP: (215)-460-5376
Property Details for 3005 Poplar Street
Property Details for 3005 Poplar Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2595050 |
| Days on Market | 5 |
| Taxes | $7,708 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 877 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 0% |
| Compensation Remarks | Make it a part of your offer on page 2 of the AOS |
Location
Sold By Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
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Building Information for 3005 Poplar Street
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1Property Information for 3005 Poplar Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19130 (19130)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $550,700
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $440,560
- City Town Tax: $3,391
- Land Assessed Value: $110,140
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O50
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 155
- School Tax: $4,316
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,900.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,428.00
- Total SQFT: 1,900.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Fully Finished
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 58.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1058528
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=dqWCmo9Xrwo&brand=0&mls=1&
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 3005 Poplar Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1935230550 | $640,000 | +3.7% / yr |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2595050 | $640,000 | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2595050 | — | |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2595050 | $650,000 | — |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1470475562 | $538,500 | +2.3% / yr |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH999076 | $538,500 | — |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH999076 | — | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH999076 | $515,000 | — |
| Mar 21, 2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1005660846 | $400,000 | — |
| Mar 20, 2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #272826342 | $400,000 | +111.6% / yr |
| Feb 13, 2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1005660846 | — | |
| Jan 31, 2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000598117 | $439,900 | — |
| Jan 31, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005660846 | $439,900 | — |
| Oct 18, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000598117 | $449,900 | — |
| May 11, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240450436 | $210,000 | +4630.0% / yr |
| May 11, 2007 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH137454 | $210,000 | — |
| Apr 7, 2007 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH137454 | — | |
| Mar 27, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH137454 | $246,700 | — |
| Mar 19, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240393991 | $120,000 | — |
| Nov 23, 1998 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH381992 | $51,500 | — |
| Sep 30, 1998 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH381992 | — | |
| Jul 29, 1998 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH381992 | $50,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1935230550 | $640,000 +3.7% / yr |
| 04/03/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2595050 | $640,000 |
| 03/22/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2595050 | — |
| 03/18/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2595050 | $650,000 |
| 06/15/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1470475562 | $538,500 +2.3% / yr |
| 06/15/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH999076 | $538,500 |
| 04/06/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH999076 | — |
| 04/01/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH999076 | $515,000 |
| 03/21/2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1005660846 | $400,000 |
| 03/20/2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #272826342 | $400,000 +111.6% / yr |
| 02/13/2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1005660846 | — |
| 01/31/2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000598117 | $439,900 |
| 01/31/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005660846 | $439,900 |
| 10/18/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000598117 | $449,900 |
| 05/11/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240450436 | $210,000 +4630.0% / yr |
| 05/11/2007 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH137454 | $210,000 |
| 04/07/2007 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH137454 | — |
| 03/27/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH137454 | $246,700 |
| 03/19/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240393991 | $120,000 |
| 11/23/1998 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH381992 | $51,500 |
| 09/30/1998 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH381992 | — |
| 07/29/1998 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH381992 | $50,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3005 Poplar Street
Schools near 3005 Poplar Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Morris Robert School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Public9 to 12 | ||
School Of The Future Public9 to 12 | ||
Masterman Julia R Secondary School Public5 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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