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Property Report

242 SPARKS ST

Philadelphia, PA 19120

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This property at 242 SPARKS ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120 has 1 open violation, $265 in outstanding tax, 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$152,600
Year Built1928
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerLuu Quan Tat
NeighborhoodOlney

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceB
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryD
Property ConditionD

Property summary

242 Sparks St is a 1928-built single family in the Olney section of 19120, last assessed at $152,600. 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 1 times, most recently selling for $46,000 in 2012. Of 8 code violations on file, 1 remain open. The property is owned by Luu Quan Tat.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
262 Sparks St1928Single Family$189,500A
201 Sparks St1928Single Family$168,000A
200 Sparks St1940Multi Family$165,200A
268 Sparks St1928Single Family$164,100A
269 Sparks St1928Single Family$159,600A

Recent activity

  1. 2025-09-19Inspection
  2. 2025-09-19Violation resolved — PM15-302.4
  3. 2025-08-19Violation opened — PM15-302.4
  4. 2025-08-19Inspection
  5. 2025-06-25Violation resolved — PM15-302.4
  6. 2025-06-25Inspection
  7. 2025-06-11Complaint closed
  8. 2025-06-03Complaint filed — Vacant Property Complaint
  9. 2025-05-24Inspection
  10. 2025-05-24Violation opened — PM15-302.4

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19120
$168,500median value
6.2%with open violations
21,586properties tracked

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