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Property Description
Located on a prime corner in the heart of Dickinson Narrows, 1537 S 6th St is a renovated, mixed-use property with commercial spaces on the first and lower levels, and 4 separately metered, occupied apartments on the upper levels. The commercial spaces can be accessed separately or through a shared staircase. The main level is currently set up as a cafe and lounge with a dining room at the front, a large open hall at the center, a kitchen at the rear, and 3 bathrooms. The lower level is set up as a private club room with a bar, 2 bathrooms, and storage. An entrance at the rear of the building leads to the apartments. There's a studio and a 2-bed on the second level, along with a 1-bed and a 2-bed on the third level. The 2-beds each have in-unit laundry. Utilities include central a/c, gas hot water for the commercial spaces, electric hot water for the apartments, and gas forced air heat throughout. 1537 S 6th St's fantastic location earns a Walk Score of 87! A few blocks south, lively E Moyamensing Ave is lined with neighborhood hangouts, coffee shops, and idyllic Dickinson Square Park. There are lots of top restaurants and local businesses to explore on nearby E Passyunk Ave, plus the famed 9th St Italian Market is a short walk. Popular stores like Target, IKEA, and Home Depot are close along Columbus Blvd, and there's easy access to public transit, I-95, and South Jersey. Schedule your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1537 S 6th St
General
- Price: $950,000
- Taxes: $7,155 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2536488
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 130 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Apartment Building, Banquet Facility/Lodge, Restaura
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19147 (19147)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: DICKINSON NARROWS
- Driving Directions: 6th and Tasker vic
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Masonry
- Building Size: 4140
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,679
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 23.00 x 73.00
- Zoning: CMX1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $229.47
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $4,007
- City/TownTax: $3,148
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $511,200
- Tax Amount: $7,155
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 267
Listed by KW Empower, Michael R. McCann
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Schools
Schools serving 1537 S 6th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kirkbride Eliza B School 1501 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Furness Horace High School 1900 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1537 S 6th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2025
Listed
$950,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1537 S 6th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,156
—
$511,200
—
2024
$7,156
—
$511,200
100%
2021
$7,170
11%
-100%
2023
$6,484
-10%
$463,200
-10%
2020
$7,170
1%
$512,200
1%
2019
$7,100
3%
$507,200
3%
2018
$6,894
76%
$492,500
76%
2017
$3,919
—
$280,000
—
2016
$3,919
-22%
$280,000
-25%
2015
$4,993
—
$372,600
—
2014
$4,993
122%
$372,600
1517%
2013
$2,251
—
$23,040
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1537 S 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (MLS# PAPH2536488) is a Apartment property. 1537 S 6th Street is currently listed for $950,000 and was received on September 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 1537 S 6th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

