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6319 Dickens Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19142

3beds
2baths
1,293sqft
$145,000
$112price/sqft
$1,257/moest. monthly cost
$50,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 6319 Dickens Street, a fantastic opportunity to own a solid home with incredible potential in a convenient Philadelphia location. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property offers a functional layout with comfortable living space, making it perfect for both homeowners and investors alike. The home is in livable condition, allowing you to move right in while updating and customizing to your personal taste over time. One of the standout features is the rare 3-car driveway plus a detached garage/workshop, providing ample parking and versatile space for storage, hobbies, or a home business setup—something you don’t often find in the city. Key mechanical updates bring added peace of mind, including a water heater installed in 2020 and a roof that was coated just 4 years ago, helping extend its lifespan and reduce near-term maintenance concerns. The home is also equipped with a gas stove, ideal for everyday cooking. Whether you’re looking to create your dream home or add value through updates, this property offers a strong foundation and endless potential. With the right vision, this could truly shine. Conveniently located near local amenities, shopping, and major roadways, making commuting and daily living easy.

Getting Around

79
WalkingVery Walkable
69
TransitGood Transit
71
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Morton Thomas G SchoolGrades K-50.1 mi
4/10
3/10
Bartram John - MainGrades 9-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Other

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,293

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Wall Unit(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,293
  • Total interior livable area: 1,293 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Details

  • Parcel number: 402238100
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,500 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 25.00 x 100.00

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Earthquake
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $733$8,796
Home Insurance *$159$1,908
Property Taxes $141$1,692
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,257$15,084
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$43,097/yr
40% on housing$37,710/yr
45% on housing$33,520/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$112This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19142$112
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19142$160
Philadelphia County$236

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-02Listed for sale$145,000
2012-03-02Listing removed$61,900
2010-08-22Listed for sale$61,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentBryan Weng
Brokerage20/20 Real Estate - Bensalem

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