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Property Report

538 S 56TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

96.5/100

This property at 538 S 56TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no violations on record, 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$164,800
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerRilghman Ruby A
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

538 S 56th St is a 1925-built single family in the Cobbs Creek section of 19143, last assessed at $164,800. 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 2 times in city records. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Rilghman Ruby A.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
517 S 56th St1925Single Family$298,300A
519 S 56th St1925Single Family$298,300A
530 S 56th St1925Single Family$282,000A
526 S 56th St1925Single Family$282,000A
528 S 56th St1925Single Family$266,500A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2016-11-10Permit completed
  3. 2016-02-18Permit issued — Ezplum
  4. 2015-10-06Permit completed
  5. 2015-06-23Permit issued — Ezelec
  6. 2006-12-01Transferred
  7. 2006-11-24Transferred

Neighborhood context

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

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