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Property Report

1978 ELSTON ST

Philadelphia, PA 19138

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This property at 1978 ELSTON ST, Philadelphia, PA 19138 has no open violations, 3 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$167,700
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerDavis Marcia J
NeighborhoodWest Oak Lane

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionC

Property summary

1978 Elston St is a 1925-built single family in the West Oak Lane section of 19138, last assessed at $167,700. 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 3 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2020. All 2 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Davis Marcia J, an individual with a portfolio of 3 Philadelphia properties. Even small portfolios reveal patterns when violations, permits, and transfers are aggregated across the owner's other holdings.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
1901 Elston St1925Single Family$301,900A
1950 Elston St1925Single Family$270,500A
1973 Elston St1925Single Family$247,600A
1972 Elston St1925Single Family$247,600A
1991 Elston St1925Single Family$240,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2025-10-23Complaint closed
  2. 2025-07-31Complaint filed — Property Maintenance High Weeds
  3. 2020-11-03Transferred
  4. 2017-09-12Complaint closed
  5. 2017-09-08Complaint filed — Building Construction
  6. 2017-04-29License expired
  7. 2017-02-28License expired
  8. 2016-09-01Complaint closed
  9. 2016-07-29Violation opened — CP-01
  10. 2016-07-29Violation opened — CP-312A

Owner portfolio

Davis Marcia J is an individual that holds 3 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19138
$186,000median value
9.9%with open violations
12,814properties tracked

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