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Property Report

20 S 51ST ST

Philadelphia, PA 19139

97.6/100

This property at 20 S 51ST ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139 has no violations on record, 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$374,700
Year Built1925
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition3
OwnerMartin Jerry James
NeighborhoodWalnut Hill

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionB

Property summary

20 S 51st St is a 1925-built multi family in the Walnut Hill section of 19139, last assessed at $374,700. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. The property has been transferred 5 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2025. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is held by Martin Jerry James, an individual with a portfolio of 3 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
18 S 51st St1925Single Family$545,800A
32 S 51st St1925Single Family$419,800A
10 S 51st St1925Single Family$418,500A
12 S 51st St1925Single Family$402,700A
26 S 51st St1925Multi Family$400,500A

Recent activity

  1. 2027-02-28License expired
  2. 2026-02-16License issued
  3. 2025-06-26Transferred
  4. 2020-02-21License issued
  5. 2018-04-10Transferred
  6. 2018-03-27Transferred
  7. 2012-11-29Transferred
  8. 2012-05-22Permit completed
  9. 2012-02-01Permit completed
  10. 2012-02-01Permit completed

Owner portfolio

Martin Jerry James is an individual that holds 3 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19139
$122,900median value
8.3%with open violations
16,468properties tracked

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