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Property Report

1247 S 53RD ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

95.7/100

This property at 1247 S 53RD ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no open violations, $1,216 in outstanding tax, 9 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$545,500
Year Built1917
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition2
OwnerWu Henson Willis
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

1247 S 53rd St is a 1917-built multi family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $545,500. 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 9 times, most recently selling for $489,700 in 2022. All 8 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Wu Henson Willis. Distress signals on this property include $1,216 in tax delinquency.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
1219 S 53rd St1917Single Family$368,800A
1249 S 53rd St1917Single Family$345,200A
1232 S 53rd St1917Single Family$345,100A
1246 S 53rd St1917Multi Family$305,700A
1248 S 53rd St1917Multi Family$305,700B

Recent activity

  1. 2026-05-29License expired
  2. 2025-05-30License issued
  3. 2022-11-30Transferred
  4. 2021-12-07License expired
  5. 2020-02-05License expired
  6. 2019-11-08Permit issued — New Construction
  7. 2019-11-08Permit issued — Newin
  8. 2019-09-23Permit completed
  9. 2019-09-19Permit completed
  10. 2019-09-04Permit issued — Elecwp

Neighborhood context

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

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