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Property Report

253 E PENN ST

Philadelphia, PA 19144

90.1/100

This property at 253 E PENN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144 has 1 open violation, $3,046 in outstanding tax, 7 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$137,100
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerStandefer Rufus
NeighborhoodWister

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

253 E Penn St is a 1920-built single family in the Wister section of 19144, last assessed at $137,100. 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 7 times, most recently selling for $28,000 in 2012. Of 3 code violations on file, 1 remain open. The property is owned by Standefer Rufus.

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. 2024-08-06Complaint closed
  2. 2023-08-30Complaint filed — Property Maintenance High Weeds
  3. 2022-07-13Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  4. 2022-07-13Inspection
  5. 2017-05-08Violation opened — CP-01
  6. 2017-05-08Violation opened — PM-302.2/4
  7. 2012-12-22License expired
  8. 2012-02-15Transferred
  9. 2011-06-23Transferred
  10. 2010-11-01Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19144
$200,500median value
10.2%with open violations
13,428properties tracked

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