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Property Report

538 S 51ST ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

65.5/100

This property at 538 S 51ST ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has 2 open violations, $20,042 in outstanding tax, 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$154,800
Year Built1925
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition7
OwnerMcnair Sherfon
NeighborhoodCedar Park

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceC
License StatusA
Tax StatusF
Complaint HistoryF
Property ConditionF

Property summary

538 S 51st St is a 1925-built multi family in the Cedar Park section of 19143, 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. The property has been transferred 3 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2021. Of 21 code violations on file, 2 remain open. The property is owned by Mcnair Sherfon. Distress signals on this property include $20,042 in tax delinquency.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
524 S 51st St1925Single Family$404,900A
526 S 51st St1925Single Family$298,700A
530 S 51st St1925Single Family$282,300A
528 S 51st St1925Single Family$282,300B
534 S 51st St1925Single Family$282,300A

Recent activity

  1. 2027-04-15License expired
  2. 2026-06-21Tax delinquency recorded
  3. 2026-04-16License issued
  4. 2024-07-16Complaint closed
  5. 2024-04-30Complaint closed
  6. 2024-04-25Complaint filed — Vacant Property Complaint
  7. 2024-01-04Complaint filed — Vacant Property Complaint
  8. 2022-12-17License expired
  9. 2022-12-14Clean & seal closed
  10. 2022-12-14Complaint closed

Neighborhood context

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

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