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Property Report

5438 KINGSESSING AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19143

93.3/100

This property at 5438 KINGSESSING AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no open violations, 4 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$114,500
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerHowell Derrick A
NeighborhoodSouthwest Schuylkill

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionC

Property summary

5438 Kingsessing Ave is a 1920-built single family in the Southwest Schuylkill section of 19143, last assessed at $114,500. 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 4 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2020. All 8 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Howell Derrick A.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5420 Kingsessing Ave1920Single Family$228,100A
5414 Kingsessing Ave1920Multi Family$193,400A
5408 Kingsessing Ave1920Single Family$127,000A
5400 Kingsessing Ave1920Single Family$121,100A
5446 Kingsessing Ave1920Single Family$121,100B

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2020-12-31Transferred
  3. 2018-10-10License expired
  4. 2018-02-06Complaint closed
  5. 2018-02-06Inspection
  6. 2017-11-21Violation opened — PM15-305.1
  7. 2017-11-21Violation opened — PM15-505.1
  8. 2017-11-21Violation opened — PM15-504.1
  9. 2017-11-21Violation opened — PM15-309.4
  10. 2017-11-21Violation opened — PM15-304.6

Neighborhood context

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

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