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Property Report

242 E PENN ST

Philadelphia, PA 19144

85.6/100

This property at 242 E PENN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144 has 3 open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 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$124,900
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerEmerson Sheila Lorrett
NeighborhoodWister

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceD
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionD

Property summary

242 E Penn St is a 1920-built single family in the Wister section of 19144, last assessed at $124,900. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 2 times, most recently selling for $47,000 in 1999. Of 8 code violations on file, 3 remain open. The property is owned by Emerson Sheila Lorrett.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
233 E Penn St1910Apartments > 4 Units$679,200B
226 E Penn St1920Single Family$432,600A
216 E Penn St1925Single Family$395,500A
234 E Penn St1920Multi Family$370,200C
225 E Penn St1920Single Family$366,200A

Recent activity

  1. 2025-03-31Inspection
  2. 2025-03-31Violation opened — PM15-308.1
  3. 2023-11-01Permit issued — Alterations
  4. 2022-07-13Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  5. 2022-07-13Violation opened — PM15-308.1
  6. 2022-07-13Inspection
  7. 2022-03-23Inspection
  8. 2022-02-04Violation resolved — PM15-308.1
  9. 2022-01-25Inspection
  10. 2022-01-10Violation opened — PM15-308.1

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19144
$191,650median value
10.3%with open violations
13,438properties tracked

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