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Property Report

248 E PENN ST

Philadelphia, PA 19144

87.0/100

This property at 248 E PENN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144 has 4 open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 5 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$155,100
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerMathis John Jr
NeighborhoodWister

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceD
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionF

Property summary

248 E Penn St is a 1920-built single family in the Wister section of 19144, last assessed at $155,100. 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 5 times, most recently selling for $93,000 in 2014. Of 8 code violations on file, 4 remain open. The property is owned by Mathis John Jr.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
233 E Penn St1910Apartments > 4 Units$825,000B
226 E Penn St1920Single Family$424,900A
216 E Penn St1925Single Family$393,200A
234 E Penn St1920Multi Family$386,400C
225 E Penn St1920Single Family$370,500A

Recent activity

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

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19144
$200,500median value
10.4%with open violations
13,428properties tracked

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