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Property Report

638 SOUTH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19147

94.2/100

This property at 638 SOUTH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19147 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 23 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$1,270,700
Year Built1920
Property TypeMIXED USE
Exterior Condition4
OwnerChu Qi
NeighborhoodBella Vista

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

638 South St is a 1920-built mixed use in the Bella Vista section of 19147, last assessed at $1,270,700. 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 23 times, most recently selling for $1,570,000 in 2021. All 9 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Chu Qi.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
600 South St1925Mixed Use$1,586,400B
623 South St1900Mixed Use$1,000,300A
621 South St1900Mixed Use$933,600B
617 South St1900Mixed Use$777,400B
650 South St1900Mixed Use$729,600A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-06-30License expired
  2. 2025-06-09License issued
  3. 2024-11-08Inspection
  4. 2024-11-07Violation resolved — F-901.6
  5. 2024-10-03Inspection
  6. 2024-10-01Violation resolved — F-906.2
  7. 2024-08-24Violation opened — F-906.2
  8. 2024-08-24Inspection
  9. 2024-08-24Violation opened — F-901.6
  10. 2024-06-25Violation resolved — F-901.6.4

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19147
$450,000median value
3.0%with open violations
16,837properties tracked

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