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Property Report

839 S 56TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

95.1/100

This property at 839 S 56TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no violations on record, no outstanding tax debt, 11 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$156,700
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerWashington Dellena
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

839 S 56th St is a 1925-built single family in the Cobbs Creek section of 19143, last assessed at $156,700. 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 11 times, most recently selling for $75,000 in 2008. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Washington Dellena.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
848 S 56th St1925Multi Family$304,000A
850 S 56th St1925Mixed Use$266,400B
833 S 56th St1925Single Family$255,300A
804 S 56th St1925Single Family$237,300A
834 S 56th St1925Multi Family$232,600A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-09Permit issued — Alterations
  2. 2021-09-30Complaint closed
  3. 2021-09-17Complaint filed — Fire Safety Complaint
  4. 2019-04-16Transferred
  5. 2017-12-08License expired
  6. 2017-04-26Transferred
  7. 2016-12-09License issued
  8. 2016-12-09License issued
  9. 2016-11-22Transferred
  10. 2014-06-18Permit completed

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19143
$152,000median value
7.6%with open violations
25,437properties tracked

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