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Property Report

838 WHARTON ST

Philadelphia, PA 19147

96.5/100

This property at 838 WHARTON ST, Philadelphia, PA 19147 has no open violations, 2 recorded ownership transfers. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$409,300
Year Built1915
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerLau Kwan
NeighborhoodPassyunk Square

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

838 Wharton St is a 1915-built single family in the Passyunk Square section of 19147, last assessed at $409,300. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. The property has been transferred 2 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2024. All 2 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Lau Kwan.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
833 Wharton St2021Apartments > 4 Units$5,325,000A
805 Wharton St1915Single Family$729,800A
815 Wharton St1915Multi Family$717,000A
829 Wharton St2020Single Family$640,700A
827 Wharton St2021Single Family$640,700A

Recent activity

  1. 2024-03-01Transferred
  2. 2021-04-08Permit issued — Alterations
  3. 2013-02-13Violation opened — CP-01
  4. 2013-02-13Violation opened — CP-802
  5. 2004-07-29Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19147
$450,100median value
3.0%with open violations
16,835properties tracked

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