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Property Report

856 MERCER ST

Philadelphia, PA 19125

97.0/100

This property at 856 MERCER ST, Philadelphia, PA 19125 has no violations on record, no outstanding tax debt, 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$293,600
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerJoseph J O'drain
NeighborhoodFishtown - Lower Kensington

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

856 Mercer St is a 1925-built single family in the Fishtown - Lower Kensington section of 19125, last assessed at $293,600. 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 1975. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Joseph J O'Drain.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
863 Mercer St1925Single Family$425,000A
845 Mercer St1925Single Family$425,000A
805 Mercer St1925Single Family$410,000A
837 Mercer St1925Single Family$410,000A
872 Mercer St1925Single Family$352,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2010-11-08Permit completed
  2. 2010-06-11Transferred
  3. 2010-05-07Permit issued — Ezplum
  4. 2009-06-09Transferred
  5. 2009-03-19Transferred
  6. 2008-07-07Permit completed
  7. 2008-07-07Permit completed
  8. 2008-05-12Permit completed
  9. 2008-05-12Permit completed
  10. 2008-02-26Permit issued — Ezelec

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19125
$333,700median value
3.9%with open violations
13,677properties tracked

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