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Property Report

5540 N AMERICAN ST

Philadelphia, PA 19120

97.0/100

This property at 5540 N AMERICAN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120 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$154,800
Year Built1930
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerEdwards Dana C
NeighborhoodOlney

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

5540 N American St is a 1930-built single family in the Olney section of 19120, last assessed at $154,800. 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 8 times, most recently selling for $75,000 in 2008. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Edwards Dana C.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5510 N American St1930Single Family$269,300A
5524 N American St1930Single Family$239,700A
5521 N American St1930Single Family$221,500A
5520 N American St1930Single Family$217,500A
5522 N American St1930Single Family$209,100A

Recent activity

  1. 2023-03-07Transferred
  2. 2021-05-12Transferred
  3. 2020-03-02Permit completed
  4. 2020-02-10Permit issued — Ezplum
  5. 2017-04-19Transferred
  6. 2017-04-18Transferred
  7. 2013-02-12Transferred
  8. 2012-04-20Transferred
  9. 2008-07-29Transferred
  10. 2008-07-15Transferred

Neighborhood context

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

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