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$288,000

6838 Ogontz Ave Philadelphia, PA 19138

4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,760 sqft
0.1 acres
$164 / sqft
House

Property details

About 6838 Ogontz Ave

BOM. HUD Home. Year Built 1925, LBP is required for all properties built before 1978. Sold "AS IS" by elec. bid only. Prop avail 07/29/2025. Bidding Process, Bid Due/Expiration dates, HUD's Insurability and other important information is posted on www.hudhomestore.gov. INVESTORS CANNOT BID UNTIL HUD POSTS "ALL BIDDERS" FHA Case #446-326173. Insured with Escrowed Repairs (IE). Eligible for FHA 203K. Financing Terms: FHA 203K, FHA 203B, Cash or Conventional Finance. This spacious Detached 3 Story home with full basement and oversized 3 Car Garage can be your home. Close to schools, parks, Shopping and Transportation. This home features 4 Bedrooms and Office/5th Bedroom, 3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Powder Room. The Oversized Garage has two car access with interior parking for 3 Cars. Separate Laundry Room is located on the 2nd floor by the Bedrooms but also has laundry hook-up in basement. Don't miss out on the opportunity. Buyer to verify all information prior to bidding. Go to website for more information or to place a bid. Buyer is responsible for their own investigative information on SqFt of home, Room Sizes, Bathroom counts, taxes and all other information regarding this home. This home is a AS-IS Sale with buyer being responsible for all inspections and repairs including CO/U&O, final water and sewer and other township inspections. Availability and status of sale type are subject to change at any time. This home may be available for $100.00 Total Down Payment if purchased with FHA Insured loan. $100.00 Down Payment is a Limited time opportunity. Also available are 1st Time Buyer Grants up to $10,000.00 toward Down Payment and Closing Costs. Buyer must be an owner occupant purchaser for these programs. All programs are subject to change at any time. Buyer choses their own lender & agent. See attached Addendums & Disclosures in www.hudhomestore.gov.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water
StatusSale Pending
(PENDING)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,760 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingGarage - Rear Entry, Driveway,Detached Garage
MLS #PAPH2461178
Garage3 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Parking: Garage - Rear Entry, Driveway,Detached Garage
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $288,000
  • Price/SqFt: $163
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,184
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: GPS - 6838 OGONTZ AVE
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,760 SqFt
  • Municipality: Philadelphia
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
  • MLS Number: PAPH2461178
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: MLS Direct
  • Office Phone: (856) 857-1800
  • Listing Agent: Kevin Wallace
  • Agent Phone: (856) 857-1800
  • Agent Email: kwallace@mlsdirectrealtors.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 06, 2009
Home Sold
$200,000
Jul 16, 2007
Home Sold
$82,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$298,900$4,184
2022$253,900$2,120
2021$-$2,120
2020$196,500$2,750
2019$205,100$2,870
2018$161,200$2,256
2017$161,200$2,256

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

William Rowen Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.1 mi

6841 N 19th St

2

Ellwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

6701 N 13th St

4

Prince Hall Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

6101 N Gratz St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $55,682. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

31%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • HondaHonda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 6838 Ogontz Ave

The listing price of 6838 Ogontz Ave property is $288,000.

The property 6838 Ogontz Ave is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19138.

Sale Pending: 6838 Ogontz Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 6838 Ogontz Ave are: William Rowen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Ellwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Prince Hall Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), General Louis Wagner Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Samuel W. Pennypacker School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Oak Lane Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Building 21 (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Imhotep Institute Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,184 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 6, 2009 for $200,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 6838 Ogontz Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 6838 Ogontz Ave is 1,760 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 6838 Ogontz Ave is 1925.

This home is located at 6838 Ogontz Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19138 in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. This 1,760 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $288,000.

In June 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 36.5% more homes for sale than in May. Listings spent 90 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $292,873 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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