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Property Report

5538 MATTHEWS ST

Philadelphia, PA 19138

92.0/100

This property at 5538 MATTHEWS ST, Philadelphia, PA 19138 has 2 open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 3 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$112,400
Year Built1900
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerO & A Realty Llc
NeighborhoodGermantown, East

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

5538 Matthews St is a 1900-built single family in the Germantown, East section of 19138, last assessed at $112,400. 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 3 times, most recently selling for $55,000 in 2021. Of 3 code violations on file, 2 remain open. The property is owned by O & A Realty Llc.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5565 Matthews St1900Single Family$175,900A
5556 Matthews St1900Single Family$165,100B
5559 Matthews St1900Single Family$156,400B
5528 Matthews St1900Single Family$154,900B
5501 Matthews St1920Single Family$148,200B

Recent activity

  1. 2026-04-30Inspection
  2. 2025-09-29Inspection
  3. 2025-09-26Violation resolved — PM15-302.4
  4. 2025-07-14Inspection
  5. 2025-06-24Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  6. 2025-06-24Inspection
  7. 2024-12-12Inspection
  8. 2024-10-05Inspection
  9. 2024-10-04Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  10. 2024-09-04Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19138
$186,000median value
9.7%with open violations
12,814properties tracked

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