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6709 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA, 19135

5beds
3baths
2,402sqft
$435,000
$181price/sqft
$3,144/moest. monthly cost
$125,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome home! Nestled in the heart of the desirable Tacony neighborhood, this exceptional twin home offers a rare combination of size, modern updates, and versatility that is hard to find in the area. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping centers, parks, and recreational fields, you'll enjoy easy access to everything Philadelphia has to offer while still benefiting from the comfort of a residential setting. From the moment you arrive, you'll notice this home stands apart from neighboring properties with its generous footprint and impressive living space spread across three finished levels. Enter through the welcoming front mudroom, which leads into a spacious living room filled with natural light. A beautiful set of French doors opens to the dining area and expansive kitchen, creating the perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. This level also features a large storage closet, a convenient powder room, basement access, and an additional rear living area that offers endless possibilities as a family room, entertainment space, home office, playroom, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. The second floor continues to impress with three generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bathroom. A truly unique feature for the neighborhood is the private second-floor balcony, where you can unwind, enjoy your morning coffee, soak up the sun, and take in peaceful views of the open field behind the property. The finished lower level adds tremendous value and flexibility, featuring its own exterior entrance, two additional bedrooms, another full bathroom, and a spacious laundry room. Whether you're accommodating extended family, creating guest quarters, setting up a home office, or exploring investment opportunities, this level offers exceptional versatility. Recent renovations and major system upgrades provide peace of mind, including newer HVAC, mini-split systems, water heater, roof, blacktop driveway, and patio. Outside, you'll find a detached garage, a fenced rear yard for added privacy, and plenty of outdoor space for gatherings, barbecues, and entertaining friends and family. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer searching for a move-in ready home, a growing family in need of space, or an investor seeking a property with outstanding potential, 6709 Charles Street presents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home with room to grow, relax, and create lasting memories. This is one you won't want to miss.

Getting Around

86
WalkingVery Walkable
57
TransitGood Transit
49
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Disston Hamilton SchoolGrades K-80.3 mi
3/10
Lincoln High SchoolGrades PK,9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2026

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 671

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 671
  • Finished area above ground: 1,731

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Ductless,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,402
  • Total interior livable area: 2,402 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 552234700
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,849 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 15.00 x 120.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Earthquake
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 $2,199$26,388
Home Insurance *$244$2,928
Property Taxes $438$5,256
Electricity $263$3,162
Total$3,144$37,728
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$107,794/yr
40% on housing$94,320/yr
45% on housing$83,840/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

$181This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19135$123
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19135$206
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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-06Contingent$435,000
2026-06-22Listed for sale$435,000
2025-11-24Sold$275,000
2025-11-06Pending sale$299,999
2025-10-31Listed for sale$299,999
1997-01-17Sold$57,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentGustavo Souza
BrokerageRE/MAX Select Group

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