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Property Report

938 S 55TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

97.1/100

This property at 938 S 55TH 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$118,600
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerMc Laurin Elaine
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

938 S 55th St is a 1925-built single family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $118,600. 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, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2025. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Mc Laurin Elaine.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
914 S 55th St1925Single Family$218,200A
918 S 55th St1925Single Family$147,000A
930 S 55th St1925Single Family$137,700B
916 S 55th St1925Single Family$136,000A
919 S 55th St1925Single Family$135,300A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2025-08-22Transferred
  3. 2021-08-31Permit issued — Alterations
  4. 2008-01-31Permit completed
  5. 2008-01-30Permit issued — Ezplum
  6. 2000-10-18Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19143
$140,400median value
7.6%with open violations
25,442properties tracked

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