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Property Report

257 S 55TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19139

94.2/100

This property at 257 S 55TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139 has no violations on record, no outstanding tax debt, 9 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$167,700
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerMorrison Alvan
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

257 S 55th St is a 1925-built single family in the Cobbs Creek section of 19139, last assessed at $167,700. 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 9 times, most recently selling for $175,000 in 2022. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Morrison Alvan.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
231 S 55th St1925Multi Family$304,000A
255 S 55th St1925Single Family$298,200A
247 S 55th St1925Multi Family$218,200B
254 S 55th St1925Multi Family$210,700B
258 S 55th St1925Multi Family$210,700C

Recent activity

  1. 2023-02-23License expired
  2. 2023-01-12Complaint closed
  3. 2023-01-09License expired
  4. 2022-03-12Transferred
  5. 2022-03-12Transferred
  6. 2022-03-12Transferred
  7. 2022-02-24License issued
  8. 2022-02-04Transferred
  9. 2022-01-19Complaint filed — Property Maintenance Complaint Interior
  10. 2022-01-18Complaint closed

Neighborhood context

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

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