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Property Report

636 S 55TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

95.1/100

This property at 636 S 55TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no violations on record, $568 in outstanding tax, 2 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$161,500
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerSamuel Simmons
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

636 S 55th St is a 1920-built single family in the Cobbs Creek section of 19143, last assessed at $161,500. 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 2 times, most recently selling for $9,400 in 1972. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Samuel Simmons.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
615 S 55th St1925Multi Family$387,400A
647 S 55th St1925Single Family$356,800A
637 S 55th St1925Single Family$356,800A
639 S 55th St1925Single Family$307,100A
609 S 55th St1925Single Family$279,200A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2025-10-16Complaint closed
  3. 2025-09-09Complaint filed — Encroaching Trees
  4. 2025-08-18Permit issued — Ez Roof Covering Replacement
  5. 2019-07-11Permit completed
  6. 2019-02-25Permit completed
  7. 2019-02-25Permit completed
  8. 2019-02-11Permit issued — Ezplum
  9. 2019-02-11Permit issued — Ezplum
  10. 2018-09-28Permit issued — Minor

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19143
$152,100median value
7.6%with open violations
25,441properties tracked

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