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Property Report

5045 LANCASTER AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19131

94.3/100

This property at 5045 LANCASTER AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19131 has no violations on record, no outstanding tax debt, 5 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$91,700
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerRoss Joseph
NeighborhoodWest Parkside

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

5045 Lancaster Ave is a 1920-built single family in the West Parkside section of 19131, last assessed at $91,700. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 5 times, most recently selling for $67,000 in 2024. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is held by Ross Joseph, an individual with a portfolio of 2 Philadelphia properties. Even small portfolios reveal patterns when violations, permits, and transfers are aggregated across the owner's other holdings.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5030 Lancaster AveVacant Land - Residential$1,339,600C
5034 Lancaster Ave1915Commercial$599,000F
5016 Lancaster Ave1915Mixed Use$198,900F
5047 Lancaster Ave1920Multi Family$141,700B
5023 Lancaster Ave1925Mixed Use$117,500C

Recent activity

  1. 2024-12-02Transferred
  2. 2021-09-24Transferred
  3. 2018-10-16Complaint closed
  4. 2018-09-25Complaint filed — Maintenance Commercial
  5. 2015-07-28Transferred
  6. 2013-03-26License issued
  7. 2012-04-02Complaint closed
  8. 2012-03-29Complaint filed — Plumbing Construction
  9. 2008-03-11Permit issued — Ezelec
  10. 2005-09-07Transferred

Owner portfolio

Ross Joseph is an individual that holds 2 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19131
$156,400median value
7.2%with open violations
15,091properties tracked

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