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Property Report

1538 S 55TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

85.1/100

This property at 1538 S 55TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no open violations, 8 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$79,300
Year Built1920
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerFlum Rui
NeighborhoodKingsessing

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryF
Property ConditionC

Property summary

1538 S 55th St is a 1920-built multi family in the Kingsessing section of 19143, last assessed at $79,300. 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 8 times, most recently selling for $48,000 in 2019. All 29 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Flum Rui.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
1528 S 55th St1920Multi Family$366,600A
1520 S 55th St1920Multi Family$274,000A
1524 S 55th St1920Multi Family$274,000A
1530 S 55th St1920Multi Family$274,000A
1534 S 55th St1920Multi Family$274,000B

Recent activity

  1. 2025-09-08License expired
  2. 2025-08-27Violation resolved — PM15-108.1
  3. 2025-08-27Violation resolved — A-301.1/38
  4. 2025-08-27Violation resolved — A-304.1/1
  5. 2025-08-27Complaint closed
  6. 2025-08-27Inspection
  7. 2025-08-27Violation resolved — PM15-305.1(A)
  8. 2025-05-14Complaint closed
  9. 2025-04-22Violation opened — PM15-108.1
  10. 2025-04-22Violation opened — A-301.1/38

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19143
$140,400median value
7.5%with open violations
25,441properties tracked

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