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Property Report

2856 KENSINGTON AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19134

94.6/100

This property at 2856 KENSINGTON AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$145,400
Year Built1935
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerGuilliams John A
NeighborhoodUpper Kensington

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionC

Property Overview

This Philadelphia property at 2856 KENSINGTON AVE sits in Upper Kensington and currently shows no open code violations, tax delinquencies, or recent ownership transfers in the public record. It is classified as SINGLE FAMILY and was built in 1935. The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment values it at $145,400. KnowMyBlock continuously monitors Philadelphia public records — any new violations, transfers, or safety designations will appear on this page as they're reported.

Property summary

2856 Kensington Ave is a 1935-built single family in the Upper Kensington section of 19134, last assessed at $145,400. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. All 1 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Guilliams John A.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
2814 Kensington Ave2023Apartments > 4 Units$674,900A
2843 Kensington Ave1899Industrial$392,500C
2846 Kensington Ave1935Apartments > 4 Units$298,500B
2821 Kensington Ave1935Commercial$246,100B
2850 Kensington Ave1935Commercial$245,600D

Recent activity

  1. 2026-05-29License issued
  2. 2026-05-18Inspection
  3. 2026-05-05Complaint filed — Vacant Property Complaint

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19134
$112,600median value
8.2%with open violations
25,753properties tracked

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