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Property Report

5539 WHITBY AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19143

94.6/100

This property at 5539 WHITBY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 7 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$142,100
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerSecretary of Housing
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

5539 Whitby Ave is a 1920-built single family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $142,100. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 7 times, most recently selling for $139,883 in 2025. All 1 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Secretary Of Housing.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5527 Whitby Ave1920Single Family$259,300A
5509 Whitby Ave1920Single Family$257,100A
5555 Whitby Ave1920Single Family$143,700F
5514 Whitby Ave1920Single Family$142,800A
5506 Whitby Ave1920Single Family$142,800A

Recent activity

  1. 2025-04-16Transferred
  2. 2025-01-30Transferred
  3. 2020-02-15Complaint closed
  4. 2019-03-29Permit completed
  5. 2019-03-25Permit issued — Ezplum
  6. 2019-01-16Transferred
  7. 2014-10-30Inspection
  8. 2014-09-25Violation opened — PM-302.2/2
  9. 2014-09-25Inspection
  10. 2014-09-24Complaint filed — Vacant House

Neighborhood context

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

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