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Property Report

279 S 52ND ST

Philadelphia, PA 19139

75.3/100

This property at 279 S 52ND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139 has 3 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$169,000
Year Built1925
Property TypeMIXED USE
Exterior Condition4
OwnerForeman Richard A Jr
NeighborhoodWalnut Hill

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceD
License StatusF
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionD

Property summary

279 S 52nd St is a 1925-built mixed use in the Walnut Hill section of 19139, last assessed at $169,000. 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 14 times in city records. Of 7 code violations on file, 3 remain open. The property is owned by Foreman Richard A Jr.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
277 S 52nd St2023Commercial$595,000A
284 S 52nd St1925Mixed Use$415,600B
222 S 52nd St1925Commercial$322,500C
276 S 52nd St1925Mixed Use$301,300D
201 S 52nd St1925Mixed Use$290,700B

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2025-11-07Appeal decided
  3. 2025-10-27Violation resolved — 19-2602(1)
  4. 2025-10-27Violation resolved — F-906.1
  5. 2025-10-27Inspection
  6. 2025-01-23Violation resolved — A-701.1/3
  7. 2025-01-23Violation resolved — A-301.1/65
  8. 2025-01-23Inspection
  9. 2025-01-21Appeal filed
  10. 2025-01-15Inspection

Neighborhood context

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

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