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Property Report

5938 CHEW AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19138

93.5/100

This property at 5938 CHEW AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19138 has no open violations, 1 recorded ownership transfer. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$153,900
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition5
OwnerEdward Butler Jr
NeighborhoodGermantown, East

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionF

Property summary

5938 Chew Ave is a 1925-built single family in the Germantown, East section of 19138, last assessed at $153,900. 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 1 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2025. All 3 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Edward Butler Jr.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5910 Chew Ave1925Single Family$235,800A
5908 Chew Ave1925Single Family$228,600A
5918 Chew Ave1925Single Family$221,100A
5924 Chew Ave1925Single Family$201,800A
5906 Chew Ave1925Single Family$194,200B

Recent activity

  1. 2025-05-02Transferred
  2. 2022-08-05Violation resolved — PM15-302.4
  3. 2022-08-05Inspection
  4. 2022-07-10Inspection
  5. 2022-07-09Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  6. 2019-11-04Violation opened — CP-01
  7. 2019-11-04Violation opened — CP-312A

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19138
$186,000median value
9.9%with open violations
12,814properties tracked

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