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Property Report

2538 N 5TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19133

86.5/100

This property at 2538 N 5TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19133 has 2 open violations, $3,450 in outstanding tax, 11 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$235,900
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerNorth Fifth Llc
NeighborhoodKensington, West

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

2538 N 5th St is a 1920-built single family in the Kensington, West section of 19133, last assessed at $235,900. 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 11 times, most recently selling for $50,000 in 2020. Of 6 code violations on file, 2 remain open. The property is owned by North Fifth Llc. Distress signals on this property include $3,450 in tax delinquency.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
2521 N 5th St1920Multi Family$523,900A
2525 N 5th St1920Multi Family$315,300A
2501 N 5th St1920Mixed Use$306,100B
2553 N 5th St1920Multi Family$304,600C
2546 N 5th St1920Single Family$288,900A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-05-12Inspection
  2. 2026-04-27Inspection
  3. 2026-04-13Complaint filed — Unlicensed Commercial Business (Food, Soal, Auto Repair)
  4. 2026-03-03Inspection
  5. 2026-01-31License expired
  6. 2025-01-30License issued
  7. 2023-06-13Transferred
  8. 2023-04-21Transferred
  9. 2023-04-21Transferred
  10. 2023-02-09License expired

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19133
$74,000median value
6.9%with open violations
14,361properties tracked

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