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Property Report

1616 SPARKS ST

Philadelphia, PA 19141

96.5/100

This property at 1616 SPARKS ST, Philadelphia, PA 19141 has no open violations, 8 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$178,100
Year Built1915
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerJohn F Bell
NeighborhoodOgontz

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

1616 Sparks St is a 1915-built single family in the Ogontz section of 19141, last assessed at $178,100. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. The property has been transferred 8 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2024. All 2 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by John F Bell.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
1629 Sparks St1915Single Family$272,600A
1603 Sparks St1915Single Family$244,500A
1630 Sparks St1915Single Family$239,100A
1600 Sparks St1915Single Family$236,800A
1604 Sparks St1915Single Family$234,300A

Recent activity

  1. 2025-11-22Violation resolved — PM15-108.1
  2. 2025-11-22Violation resolved — PM15-304.1G
  3. 2025-11-22Inspection
  4. 2024-02-28Transferred
  5. 2021-01-08Inspection
  6. 2020-01-22Violation opened — PM15-108.1
  7. 2020-01-22Violation opened — PM15-304.1G
  8. 2020-01-22Inspection
  9. 2013-02-07Transferred
  10. 2013-02-05Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19141
$177,100median value
9.3%with open violations
10,109properties tracked

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