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Property Report

242 S 55TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19139

96.5/100

This property at 242 S 55TH 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$184,400
Year Built1925
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerSingleton Lorraine K
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

242 S 55th St is a 1925-built single family in the Cobbs Creek section of 19139, last assessed at $184,400. 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 2026. No code violations are on record for this property. The property is owned by Singleton Lorraine K.

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$218,200A
254 S 55th St1925Multi Family$210,700A
258 S 55th St1925Multi Family$210,700C

Recent activity

  1. 2026-01-20Transferred
  2. 2023-02-21Transferred
  3. 2022-04-21Transferred
  4. 2003-12-10Transferred
  5. 2003-11-14Transferred

Neighborhood context

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

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