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Property Report

5205 CHESTER AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19143

85.4/100

This property at 5205 CHESTER AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has 1 open violation, 10 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$354,700
Year Built1915
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerMarshall De C
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceB
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryD
Property ConditionD

Property summary

5205 Chester Ave is a 1915-built multi family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $354,700. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. The property has been transferred 10 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2021. Of 1 code violations on file, 1 remain open. The property is owned by Marshall De C.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5222 Chester Ave2024Apartments > 4 Units$2,197,000B
5229 Chester Ave2020Multi Family$558,000A
5241 Chester Ave1915Multi Family$504,000A
5211 Chester Ave1915Multi Family$465,000A
5231 Chester Ave1915Multi Family$450,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-05-27Inspection
  2. 2026-04-21Inspection
  3. 2026-04-20Inspection
  4. 2026-04-16Complaint filed — Unlicensed Rentals
  5. 2026-04-16Complaint filed — Unlicensed Rentals
  6. 2021-11-23Transferred
  7. 2021-11-23Transferred
  8. 2021-07-12Transferred
  9. 2020-02-29License expired
  10. 2019-08-30License issued

Neighborhood context

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

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