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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $79,890 on Nov 18, 1999

6505 DORCAS ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
0
Baths
1,332 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,227 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$79,890 · Nov 18, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,073 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$258,700 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$248,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$258,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Laura H. Carnell SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Samuel Fels High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Warren G. Harding Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19111These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,659
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,592 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,019
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

6505 Dorcas St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Oxford Circle
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Oxford Circle

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19111.

Living area1,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size2,227 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 6505 Dorcas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOxford CirclePhiladelphia 19111Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,332 ft²65% of homes45% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,227 ft²70% of homes26% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than194824% of homes26% of homes66% of homes

About 6505 Dorcas St

When did 6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Nov 18, 1999 for $79,890, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA?

6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA has 1,332 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA built?

6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA?

6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Laura H. Carnell School (elementary), rated D+; Samuel Fels High School (high), rated D; Warren G. Harding Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19111?

Among the 18,271 homes in Philadelphia 19111, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,332 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (2,227 ft² against a typical 2,788 ft²) and it is newer than 26% of them (1948 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 6505 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA was $2,073. The county assessed it at $258,700.

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