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Property Report

5940 CHESTER AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19143

91.7/100

This property at 5940 CHESTER AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no 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$128,400
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition5
OwnerTesfagabir Tekle K
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionF

Property summary

5940 Chester Ave is a 1920-built single family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $128,400. 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 $20,400 in 2011. All 6 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Tesfagabir Tekle K, an individual with a portfolio of 9 Philadelphia properties. With 9 properties under the same ownership, patterns in violations, permits, and tax compliance across the portfolio offer additional context.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5901 Chester Ave1920Single Family$175,900B
5919 Chester Ave1920Single Family$175,900A
5941 Chester Ave1920Single Family$175,900A
5938 Chester Ave1920Single Family$175,900A
5943 Chester Ave1920Single Family$175,900A

Recent activity

  1. 2023-08-09Complaint closed
  2. 2023-08-02Complaint filed — Property Maintenance High Weeds
  3. 2019-11-06License issued
  4. 2017-03-03Complaint closed
  5. 2017-02-24Inspection
  6. 2014-04-23Inspection
  7. 2014-02-10Complaint closed
  8. 2014-02-07Inspection
  9. 2014-02-06Inspection
  10. 2013-12-13Inspection

Owner portfolio

Tesfagabir Tekle K is an individual that holds 9 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19143
$140,400median value
7.5%with open violations
25,442properties tracked

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