6856 Dicks Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142 Property Records

Philadelphia City property record for 6856 Dicks Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 992 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.025 acres (1,088 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$72,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,786 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`40-6296300`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`40-6296300`
Alternative APNs	`044S230226` `296300`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	992 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	1,088 sqft (0.025 acres)
Lot Dimensions	68 ft deep x 16 ft wide
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number	296300
Street Address	6856 DICKS AVE
City	PHILADELPHIA
State	PA
Zip	19142-2516
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RM1
Legal Description	4536 W OF 68TH ST
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	226
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Township / Civil Division	PHILADELPHIA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	6100

Owner

6856 Dicks Ave, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Philadelphia City records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2633 S 69TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142-2111
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 6, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRSTRUST BANK
Jun 15, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRSTRUST BANK
Jul 29, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer ADVANTAGE ASBTRACT INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 7, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202053695582
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Property Address	6856 DICKS AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142-2516
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0054230933
Date	Oct 6, 2023
Instrument	54230933

Lender

Name	FIRSTRUST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	19024

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Property Address	6856 DICKS AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142-2516
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 28, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0054191581
Date	Jun 15, 2023
Instrument	54191581

Lender

Name	FIRSTRUST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2020
Property Address	6856 DICKS AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142-2516
Document Number	0053695582
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2020
Instrument	53695582
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2020
Title Company	ADVANTAGE ASBTRACT INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$720.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2633 S 69TH ST PHILADELPHIA PA 191422111, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142-2111

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 6856 Dicks Ave was $1,786.

Source: Philadelphia City assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County / Municipality	Philadelphia City
Unified School District	Philadelphia City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2027		$144,200 (+13.01%) Land $28,840 Building $115,360	$144,200 (+13.01%) Land $28,840 Building $115,360
2026	$1,786.00	$127,600 (-) Land $25,500 Building $102,100	$127,600 (-) Land $25,500 Building $102,100
2025	$1,786.00	$127,600 Land $25,500 Building $102,100	$127,600 Land $25,500 Building $102,100
2023	$1,494.00	$106,800 Land $21,300 Building $85,500	$106,800 Land $21,300 Building $85,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 6856 Dicks Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1984)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1984 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 6856 Dicks Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID PA1510001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,355 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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