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Property Report

5209 CHESTER AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19143

90.2/100

This property at 5209 CHESTER AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has 1 open violation, no outstanding tax debt, 3 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$277,100
Year Built1915
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerJohn A Prince
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

5209 Chester Ave is a 1915-built single family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $277,100. 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 3 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 1968. Of 3 code violations on file, 1 remain open. The property is owned by John A Prince.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5222 Chester Ave2024Apartments > 4 Units$2,653,000C
5229 Chester Ave2020Multi Family$558,000A
5231 Chester Ave1915Multi Family$542,800A
5241 Chester Ave1915Multi Family$535,200A
5237 Chester Ave1900Apartments > 4 Units$514,600A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-05-04Transferred
  2. 2026-04-15Transferred
  3. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  4. 2025-12-15Complaint closed
  5. 2025-06-25Complaint filed — Demolition Complaints
  6. 2024-12-19Transferred
  7. 2021-03-31Inspection
  8. 2021-02-24Inspection
  9. 2021-01-19Violation opened — 9-3905
  10. 2021-01-19Complaint closed

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19143
$152,100median value
7.5%with open violations
25,441properties tracked

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