6439 Cherokee St, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Philadelphia
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Community Realty
6439 Cherokee St,Philadelphia, PA 19119
$815,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,646 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: tim owen
Office: compass pennsylvania, llc.
MLS#:PAPH2676714
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$815,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$175.42

About this home

First time to hit the market since 1978! A remarkable opportunity in the heart of West Mt. Airy! Offering an incredible renovation & development opportunity, 6439 Cherokee Street is a stately stone & brick 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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1898
  • Subdivision & Development:MT AIRY (WEST)
  • Listing ID #:PAPH2676714
  • Added:4 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 07, 2026 at 01:59 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Vinyl
  • Dining Description:Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Kitchen Description:2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Pantry, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
  • Bedroom Description:Cedar Closet(s), Primary Bedroom, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop
  • Living area:4,646 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiator

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • Year built:1898
  • Building area:4,646 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.54 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features:Balcony, Bump-outs, Chimney Cap(s), Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Patio(s), Play Area, Porch(es), Sidewalks
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:3 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$815,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$175.42
  • Tax amount:$11,628 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry, Washer
  • Amenities:200+ Amp Service, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Double Hung Windows, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Replacement Windows, Security System

Parking

  • Parking description:Additional Storage Area, Asphalt Driveway, Covered Parking, Detached Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2

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