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Property Report

1218 S 56TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

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This property at 1218 S 56TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no open violations, 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$156,700
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerHiggins Kevin C
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

1218 S 56th St is a 1925-built single family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $156,700. 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 3 times in city records. All 2 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Higgins Kevin C.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
1213 S 56th St1925Single Family$265,000A
1212 S 56th St1925Single Family$206,400B
1233 S 56th St1925Multi Family$186,300A
1224 S 56th St1925Single Family$183,800A
1231 S 56th St1925Single Family$162,500A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-02-28License expired
  2. 2025-03-03License issued
  3. 2021-07-09Violation resolved — FC-13-409.2
  4. 2021-07-09Inspection
  5. 2021-06-15Violation opened — FC-13-409.2
  6. 2021-06-15Inspection
  7. 2014-08-04Transferred
  8. 2013-12-30Inspection
  9. 2011-04-13Inspection
  10. 2011-03-08Inspection

Neighborhood context

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

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