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Property Report

5239 GERMANTOWN AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19144

89.0/100

This property at 5239 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19144 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 16 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$138,200
Year Built1915
Property TypeMIXED USE
Exterior Condition4
OwnerPierre Merlynn
NeighborhoodWister

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

5239 Germantown Ave is a 1915-built mixed use in the Wister section of 19144, last assessed at $138,200. 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 16 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2023. All 3 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Pierre Merlynn.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5227 Germantown Ave1960Commercial$829,300C
5218 Germantown Ave1800Multi Family$538,300A
5229 Germantown Ave1920Apartments > 4 Units$443,900B
5208 Germantown Ave1800Apartments > 4 Units$396,300C
5214 Germantown Ave1800Multi Family$208,400A

Recent activity

  1. 2023-07-11Transferred
  2. 2023-07-11Transferred
  3. 2019-10-08License expired
  4. 2019-04-23Complaint closed
  5. 2019-04-10Complaint filed — Vacant Commercial
  6. 2019-04-08Transferred
  7. 2019-03-29Transferred
  8. 2019-03-06Inspection
  9. 2018-10-09License issued
  10. 2018-09-10Violation opened — 9-3905

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19144
$191,700median value
10.4%with open violations
13,439properties tracked

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