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Property Report

5228 N AMERICAN ST

Philadelphia, PA 19120

89.8/100

This property at 5228 N AMERICAN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120 has no open violations, $671 in outstanding tax, 10 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$151,300
Year Built1930
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerWalsh James
NeighborhoodOlney

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusB
Complaint HistoryC
Property ConditionC

Property summary

5228 N American St is a 1930-built single family in the Olney section of 19120, last assessed at $151,300. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 10 times, most recently selling for $28,000 in 2003. All 16 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Walsh James, an individual with a portfolio of 278 Philadelphia properties. Portfolio median fix time: 55 days (citywide median: 54 days).

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5226 N American St1930Single Family$230,200A
5239 N American St1930Single Family$209,100A
5237 N American St1930Single Family$189,400A
5215 N American St1930Single Family$188,300A
5213 N American St1930Single Family$152,600A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-06-21Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2025-06-25Violation resolved — PM15-302.4
  3. 2025-06-25Inspection
  4. 2025-05-09Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  5. 2025-05-09Inspection
  6. 2024-09-03Inspection
  7. 2024-08-30Violation resolved — PM15-302.4
  8. 2024-07-27Inspection
  9. 2024-07-27Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  10. 2023-09-06Violation resolved — PM15-302.4

Owner portfolio

Walsh James is an individual that holds 278 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19120
$168,500median value
6.2%with open violations
21,586properties tracked

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