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Property Report

5540 CHEW AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19138

90.6/100

This property at 5540 CHEW AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19138 has no open violations, 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$147,700
Year Built1900
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerMelton Bary L
NeighborhoodGermantown, East

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryD
Property ConditionC

Property summary

5540 Chew Ave is a 1900-built single family in the Germantown, East section of 19138, last assessed at $147,700. 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 7 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2018. All 1 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Melton Bary L.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5513 Chew Ave1900Single Family$272,300A
5543 Chew Ave1900Single Family$219,600A
5511 Chew Ave1900Single Family$200,200B
5515 Chew Ave1900Single Family$185,300A
5503 Chew Ave1900Single Family$183,900A

Recent activity

  1. 2024-11-25Complaint filed — Property Maintenance Complaint Interior
  2. 2022-02-17Violation resolved — PM15-308.1
  3. 2022-02-17Violation resolved — PM15-308.1
  4. 2022-02-17Inspection
  5. 2021-12-09Violation opened — PM15-308.1
  6. 2021-12-09Inspection
  7. 2020-01-07License expired
  8. 2018-11-09License issued
  9. 2018-08-12Transferred
  10. 2007-08-30Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19138
$186,000median value
10.8%with open violations
12,814properties tracked

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