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Property Report

228 S MELVILLE ST

Philadelphia, PA 19139

96.5/100

This property at 228 S MELVILLE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139 has no violations on record, 28 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$509,400
Year Built1915
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerEdgar James Christopher
NeighborhoodSpruce Hill

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

228 S Melville St is a 1915-built single family in the Spruce Hill section of 19139, last assessed at $509,400. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. The property has been transferred 28 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2023. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Edgar James Christopher.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
215 S Melville St1915Single Family$841,000A
234 S Melville St1915Single Family$793,400A
230 S Melville St1915Single Family$762,700A
221 S Melville St1915Single Family$675,100A
216 S Melville St1900Single Family$662,500A

Recent activity

  1. 2023-08-08Transferred
  2. 2023-05-03Transferred
  3. 2022-06-13Transferred
  4. 2019-04-26Permit completed
  5. 2019-03-15Transferred
  6. 2019-03-01Transferred
  7. 2018-11-30Permit issued — Ezelec
  8. 2018-10-30Permit issued — Ezplum
  9. 2018-08-27Permit issued — Sfadd
  10. 2018-08-27Permit issued — Entire

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19139
$122,900median value
8.3%with open violations
16,468properties tracked

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