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Property Report

286 E PENN ST

Philadelphia, PA 19144

86.7/100

This property at 286 E PENN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144 has 1 open violation, no outstanding tax debt, 17 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$112,000
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerWalker Ernest
NeighborhoodWister

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceB
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryF
Property ConditionC

Property summary

286 E Penn St is a 1920-built single family in the Wister section of 19144, last assessed at $112,000. 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 17 times, most recently selling for $15,000 in 2019. Of 9 code violations on file, 1 remain open. The property is owned by Walker Ernest.

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. 2026-10-13License expired
  2. 2026-05-01Transferred
  3. 2025-10-14License issued
  4. 2025-03-14Complaint closed
  5. 2024-05-29Complaint closed
  6. 2024-05-29Inspection
  7. 2024-05-29Violation resolved — 9-3905
  8. 2024-05-24Complaint filed — Property Maintenance High Weeds
  9. 2024-05-20Complaint closed
  10. 2024-03-26Complaint closed

Neighborhood context

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

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