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Property Report

639 S 56TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19143

87.5/100

This property at 639 S 56TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has no open violations, 2 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$117,700
Year Built1925
Property TypeMIXED USE
Exterior Condition3
OwnerRoper Winston L Jr
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusD
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionC

Property summary

639 S 56th St is a 1925-built mixed use in the Cobbs Creek section of 19143, last assessed at $117,700. 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 2 times, most recently selling for $9,500 in 2015. All 4 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Roper Winston L Jr, an individual with a portfolio of 2 Philadelphia properties. Even small portfolios reveal patterns when violations, permits, and transfers are aggregated across the owner's other holdings.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
636 S 56th St1925Single Family$308,800A
630 S 56th St1925Multi Family$183,700A
643 S 56th St1925Single Family$178,100A
611 S 56th St1925Multi Family$177,000A
645 S 56th St1925Multi Family$177,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2019-01-16License expired
  2. 2018-10-22Permit completed
  3. 2018-10-22Permit completed
  4. 2018-10-12Permit issued — Co
  5. 2018-10-12Permit issued — Co
  6. 2018-06-26Permit issued — Partch
  7. 2018-03-23License issued
  8. 2018-03-23Permit issued — Entstr
  9. 2018-03-23Permit issued — Entstr
  10. 2016-11-30Complaint closed

Owner portfolio

Roper Winston L Jr is an individual that holds 2 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19143
$140,400median value
7.5%with open violations
25,442properties tracked

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