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Property Report

542 S MELVILLE ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

96.5/100

This property at 542 S MELVILLE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no violations on record, 1 recorded ownership transfer. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$455,000
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerEldridge Janice V
NeighborhoodSpruce Hill

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

542 S Melville St is a 1925-built single family in the Spruce Hill section of 19143, last assessed at $455,000. 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 1 times in city records. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is held by Eldridge Janice V, an individual with a portfolio of 7 Philadelphia properties. With 7 properties under the same ownership, patterns in violations, permits, and tax compliance across the portfolio offer additional context.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
509 S Melville St1925Single Family$675,100A
520 S Melville St1925Single Family$552,000A
501 S Melville St1925Single Family$551,800A
514 S Melville St1925Single Family$541,800A
536 S Melville St1925Single Family$535,100A

Recent activity

  1. 2020-02-18License issued
  2. 2010-09-28Transferred

Owner portfolio

Eldridge Janice V is an individual that holds 7 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19143
$140,400median value
7.5%with open violations
25,441properties tracked

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