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Property Report

5840 CHEW AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19138

94.6/100

This property at 5840 CHEW AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19138 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$165,600
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerBolden Hattie M
NeighborhoodGermantown, East

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

5840 Chew Ave is a 1925-built single family in the Germantown, East section of 19138, last assessed at $165,600. 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 $106,000 in 2012. All 1 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Bolden Hattie M.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5803 Chew Ave1900Commercial$625,900C
5811 Chew Ave1950Single Family$363,400A
5807 Chew Ave1925Single Family$327,100C
5809 Chew Ave1925Single Family$274,200B
5802 Chew Ave1925Single Family$242,200A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-05-13Inspection
  2. 2026-04-25Inspection
  3. 2023-04-24Transferred
  4. 2015-03-13Permit issued — Ezplum
  5. 2015-03-13Complaint filed — Building Construction
  6. 2015-03-13Complaint closed
  7. 2013-02-11Transferred
  8. 2012-05-17Transferred
  9. 2012-05-01Transferred
  10. 2012-04-30Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19138
$186,000median value
9.7%with open violations
12,814properties tracked

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