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Property Report

1940 SPARKS ST

Philadelphia, PA 19141

82.8/100

This property at 1940 SPARKS ST, Philadelphia, PA 19141 has 3 open violations, $756 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$160,300
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerStewart Joseph
NeighborhoodOgontz

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceD
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryD
Property ConditionF

Property summary

1940 Sparks St is a 1925-built single family in the Ogontz section of 19141, last assessed at $160,300. 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 2023. Of 9 code violations on file, 3 remain open. The property is owned by Stewart Joseph.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
1959 Sparks St1925Single Family$247,600A
1925 Sparks St1925Single Family$242,200A
1956 Sparks St1925Single Family$235,500A
1916 Sparks St1925Single Family$206,800A
1930 Sparks St1925Single Family$206,800B

Recent activity

  1. 2025-10-02Inspection
  2. 2025-10-02Violation opened — 9-3905
  3. 2025-10-02Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  4. 2025-10-02Violation opened — PM15-301
  5. 2025-08-22Complaint filed — Vacant Property Complaint
  6. 2025-01-30Inspection
  7. 2025-01-27Violation resolved — PM15-308.1
  8. 2025-01-27Violation resolved — PM15-302.4
  9. 2025-01-13Inspection
  10. 2025-01-13Violation resolved — PM15-302.4

Neighborhood context

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

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