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Jack Maksymiuk

realtorjackm@gmail.com +1(240) 997-7284

Listed by Tim Owen • Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

$ 815,000

Est. payment | -/mo

6 Beds

4 Baths

4,646 SqFt

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$ 815,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

6 Beds

4 Baths

4,646 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,646 sqft

Price per Sqft $175

Subdivision Mt Airy (West)

MLS Listing ID PAPH2676714

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 4,646

Year Built 1898

Available Date 2026-10-03

Annual Tax Amount $11,628

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.536 Acres

Acres 0.54

Lot Dimensions 146 frontage x 160 depth

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

A remarkable opportunity in the heart of West Mt. Airy! Offering an incredible renovation & development opportunity, 6439 Cherokee Street is a stately stone & brick Center Hall Colonial on a .54-acre corner property. With 4,646 sq ft, 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, 2-car garage, 2-car driveway, preserved period details & expansive grounds, this is a rare opportunity to restore an impressive historic home while exploring the development possibilities offered by one of the neighborhood's unusually large residential parcels. Historical records date the property to circa 1898, giving this distinctive residence more than 125 years of history. The home occupies a .54-acre corner lot, with the residence facing Cherokee St. while the existing curb-cut driveway & detached garage face W. Cliveden St. The property offers outdoor space with 3 sides fenced & gated for added privacy. Under the property's current RSA-1 zoning, low-density detached, semi-detached & attached houses are permitted on individual lots & do not require special zoning approval, subject to applicable City requirements. The existing property has the potential to be subdivided into a total of 2 or 3 lots: 1 lot containing the existing home & 1 or 2 additional lots created from the rear portion of the property. Pre-listing appraisals performed by Craig Silverman valued the existing home at $590,000 & the subdividable/buildable rear lot at $225,000, for a combined appraised value of $815,000. Renovated & new-construction detached homes on non-subdividable lots within a 1-mile radius have sold for $1.5M–$1.8M. Buyers should independently verify subdivision, zoning, permitting & development requirements with the City of Philadelphia. A welcoming open front porch introduces the home. Inside, gracious proportions blend with preserved period details including original hardwood floors throughout & original wood doors, glass pocket doors, French doors, leaded-glass transom windows at the entry & original crystal, porcelain & brass doorknobs. Replacement Pella double-pane Low-E insulated double-hung & casement windows are found throughout. Adding even more character are 1 wood-burning fireplace, 1 wood stove & 2 gas fireplaces. The expansive Center Hall floor plan features front & rear staircases. The 1st floor offers a grand foyer, large kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, half bath & laundry/mudroom. French doors from both the living & family rooms open onto a large covered open side porch, creating wonderful indoor/outdoor living & entertaining space. A large walkout basement provides even more space & possibilities. The 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a sunroom & large landing. The 3rd floor offers an exceptional au pair/in-law/guest suite with its own kitchen, living & dining room, full bath & 2 additional bedrooms. Outside, enjoy a detached 2-car garage with an attached greenhouse plus a 2-car driveway providing parking for 4 cars. Property sold in current condition as-is. Seller will make no repairs. Inspections welcome for informational purposes. Incredible walkable location! Blocks to SEPTA's Upsal & Carpenter Train Stations with service to Center City, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia Airport, plus Weavers Way, High Point Cafe, Germantown Ave restaurants, shops, cafes, grocery stores & Mt. Airy Playground. Easy access to schools, parks, hospitals, Lincoln & Kelly Drives, Routes 1, 76, 676, 476, 276, 309 & 95, Chestnut Hill, the Wissahickon, PA suburbs, beaches, the Poconos, DE, NJ, NYC & Brooklyn. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, estimated 2027 property taxes would be approximately $10,228. Buyer should independently verify eligibility & tax amount. Whether envisioned as the restoration of a grand historic residence or an opportunity to explore the property's 2-to-3-lot subdivision possibilities, 6439 Cherokee Street combines scale, land, architectural character & development potential rarely available in West Mt. Airy.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19119 (19119)

Zoning RSA1

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3

Basement Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop

Interior

Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water, Radiator

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Laminate Plank

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Brick, Gas/Propane, Wood, Mantel(s)

Inclusions Kitchen refrigerator/freezer, gas range/oven, range hood, dishwasher, washer, dryer, Kitchenette refrigerator/freezer, range/oven, range hood, washer & dryer, basement work table. All inclusions convey in as-is condition.

Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances

Fireplace Y

Window Features Casement,Double Hung,Double Pane,Energy Efficient,ENERGY STAR Qualified,Low-E,Insulated,Replacement,Screens

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)

Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized

Garage Spaces 4.0

Fence Privacy, Wood, Chain Link

Water Access N

View Garden/Lawn

Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Pitched

Accessibility None

Porch Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage Y

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 4646

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 223225400

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 4646

Security Features Security System

Special Listing Condition Standard

Nearby Locations

6439 CHEROKEE ST Philadelphia, PA 19119