6153 Locust St
Description
Unit 1, which will be vacant at closing, is ready for you to move in, having been completely remodeled with a large backyard, basement, and in-unit laundry, along with new flooring, appliances, and a refreshed bathroom....Welcome to 6153 Locust Street, Philadelphia—a well-maintained and upgraded end-row duplex offering a blend of comfort and convenience, perfect for an investor, owner-occupant, or multi-generational living. This property features two separate units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
Unit 1, which will be vacant at closing, is ready for you to move in, having been completely remodeled with a large backyard, basement, and in-unit laundry, along with new flooring, appliances, and a refreshed bathroom.
Unit 2, with a long-term tenant at $1,200/month, includes recent upgrades such as new carpet in the back rooms, fresh paint, vinyl floors, quartz countertops, ceiling fans, and new appliances. Your tenants will enjoy great access to public transit, with frequent bus services and access to the SEPTA's EL train system, making it easier to rent out. The property is Section 8 approved and both units offer separate utilities, with the landlord covering water. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity!
Property Details for 6153 Locust Street
Property Details for 6153 Locust Street
| Status | Active Under Contract |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2542504 |
| Days on Market | 56 |
| Taxes | $2,635 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | Multi-Family / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 AC / 1,346 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
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30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
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Property Information for 6153 Locust Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19139 (19139)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $188,300
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $150,640
- City Town Tax: $1,159
- Land Assessed Value: $37,660
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: U30
- Zoning: RM1
- Tax Lot: 193
- School Tax: $1,476
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Owner Pays: Water
- Single Room Units Count: 0
- One Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Two Bedroom Units Count: 2
- Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
- Units Leased Count: 2
- Number Of Units Vacant: 1
- Type: Unit 1
- Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
- Level: 1
- Unit Type Lease Type: Owner Occupied
- Beds Total: 2
- Full Baths Count: 1
- Unit Type Features: Owner occupied - will be delivered Vacant at closing
- Type: Unit 2
- Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
- Level: 2
- Unit Type Finished SQFT: 659
- Unit Type Lease Type: Yearly
- Beds Total: 2
- Full Baths Count: 1
- Unit Type Features: Long term tenant - goes month to month after lease ends - 60 day notice required
- Existing Lease Type: Owner Occupied, Yearly
- Building Units Total: 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,410.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,410.00
- Total SQFT: 1,410.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 84.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 890896
- Type Of Parking: None
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Property History for 6153 Locust Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2542504 | — | |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2542504 | $285,000 | — |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2542504 | $295,000 | — |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2542504 | $305,000 | — |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2075658 | $244,000 | — |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1487637199 | $244,000 | +25.2% / yr |
| Feb 5, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2075658 | — | |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2075658 | $225,000 | — |
| May 10, 2019 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH780930 | $130,000 | — |
| May 8, 2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #645403841 | $130,000 | +1.1% / yr |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH780930 | — | |
| Apr 7, 2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH780930 | $120,000 | — |
| Aug 12, 2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005186134 | $117,000 | — |
| Aug 7, 2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #276885049 | $117,000 | +116.2% / yr |
| Jun 9, 2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005186134 | — | |
| Mar 31, 2009 | Expired BRIGHT #1006480616 | $139,000 | — |
| Mar 1, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005186134 | $129,900 | — |
| Dec 7, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006480616 | $139,000 | — |
| Apr 23, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240402826 | $20,000 | — |
| Aug 15, 2004 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000687681 | — | |
| May 6, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000687681 | $37,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2542504 | — |
| 11/10/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2542504 | $285,000 |
| 10/17/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2542504 | $295,000 |
| 10/02/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2542504 | $305,000 |
| 03/04/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2075658 | $244,000 |
| 02/25/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1487637199 | $244,000 +25.2% / yr |
| 02/05/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2075658 | — |
| 02/03/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2075658 | $225,000 |
| 05/10/2019 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH780930 | $130,000 |
| 05/08/2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #645403841 | $130,000 +1.1% / yr |
| 04/11/2019 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH780930 | — |
| 04/07/2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH780930 | $120,000 |
| 08/12/2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005186134 | $117,000 |
| 08/07/2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #276885049 | $117,000 +116.2% / yr |
| 06/09/2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005186134 | — |
| 03/31/2009 | Expired BRIGHT #1006480616 | $139,000 |
| 03/01/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005186134 | $129,900 |
| 12/07/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006480616 | $139,000 |
| 04/23/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240402826 | $20,000 |
| 08/15/2004 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000687681 | — |
| 05/06/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000687681 | $37,000 |
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Public Records for 6153 Locust Street
Schools near 6153 Locust Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bryant William C School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Sayre William L Middle School Public9 to 12 | ||
Motivation High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Overbrook Edu Center PublicK to 8 |
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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