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Property Report

5225 CHESTER AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19143

86.2/100

This property at 5225 CHESTER AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has 2 open violations, $521 in outstanding tax, 40 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$373,200
Year Built1915
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerBannister Andre Jr
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceB
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryD
Property ConditionD

Property summary

5225 Chester Ave is a 1915-built multi family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $373,200. 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 40 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2025. Of 5 code violations on file, 2 remain open. The property is owned by Bannister Andre Jr.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5222 Chester Ave2024Apartments > 4 Units$2,197,000C
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. 2026-05-05Inspection
  2. 2025-09-19Transferred
  3. 2025-09-18Transferred
  4. 2025-09-17Complaint filed — Property Maintenance High Weeds
  5. 2025-09-11Transferred
  6. 2025-06-30License expired
  7. 2024-12-02License issued
  8. 2021-12-20Transferred
  9. 2021-11-03Transferred
  10. 2021-11-02Transferred

Neighborhood context

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

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