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Property Report

5249 CHESTNUT ST

Philadelphia, PA 19139

86.6/100

This property at 5249 CHESTNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139 has no open violations, 14 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$181,500
Year Built1925
Property TypeMIXED USE
Exterior Condition4
OwnerCooke Alvin
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusD
Complaint HistoryC
Property ConditionC

Property summary

5249 Chestnut St is a 1925-built mixed use in the Cobbs Creek section of 19139, last assessed at $181,500. 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 14 times, most recently selling for $60,400 in 2025. All 5 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Cooke Alvin.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5235 Chestnut StVacant Land$558,200B
5247 Chestnut St1925Multi Family$330,500A
5238 Chestnut St1925Single Family$292,400A
5233 Chestnut St1925Single Family$284,000A
5224 Chestnut St1925Single Family$274,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2025-04-30Transferred
  3. 2021-07-26Complaint closed
  4. 2021-07-26Complaint closed
  5. 2021-04-30Complaint filed — Unlicensed Commercial Business (Food, Soal, Auto Repair)
  6. 2021-04-30Complaint filed — Unlicensed Commercial Business (Food, Soal, Auto Repair)
  7. 2020-02-15Complaint closed
  8. 2018-04-02License expired
  9. 2018-02-01License expired
  10. 2018-01-10Permit issued — Partch

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19139
$122,900median value
8.4%with open violations
16,468properties tracked

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