House report

1232 N 28th St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,038 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $138K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $108K. On the 1200 block of N 28th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,936/year

2026 taxable assessment $138,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $107,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 292100200
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

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What to do with this

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If you’re buying

Built 1925: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

Zoned RSA5: one household by right

Single-family rowhouse (the classic Philly row). Converting to a duplex or apartments needs a use variance the zoning board rarely grants — Pennsylvania courts require a physical hardship of the lot itself, and economics alone do not qualify.

If you’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.

Assessment and tax history

Every fetched annual City assessment for this house, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.

Assessed value
$138,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $107,700 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$104
block $231 · below block
Assessment change
+338%
+14%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -22% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,936
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$250K$500KZIP 19121 median$108K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  6. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  9. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  10. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  11. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  14. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  15. InspectionBP_BLDG
  16. PermitDemolition
  17. PermitMajor alteration
  18. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  19. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  20. TeardownDemolished
  21. L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
  22. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. L&I violationWALL DETERIORATED
  26. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  27. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  28. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  31. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  32. L&I violationF/C DETERIORATED
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  35. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  36. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. LicenseRental

The paper trail

Demolition permit recorded in 2018.

  1. 2015 Inspection failed ×3L&I visit
  2. 2018 Major alterationPermitDemolitionPermitDemolishedTeardown
  3. 2019 2 L&I violationsL&I
  4. 2020 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  5. 2021 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2024 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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Browse 41 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-083698 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2024-083698 · Violation VI-2024-065331 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-083698 · Violation VI-2024-065330 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-083698 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-051754 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-051754 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-051754 · Violation VI-2021-037794 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2021-051754 · Violation VI-2021-037795 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-015150 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-015150 · Violation VI-2020-005010 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-015150 · Violation VI-2020-005011 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 717181 · Violation 5254037 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 717181 · Violation 5254036 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 414923 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  15. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 343683 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 500612 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 560536 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. PermitDemolition

    Permit 898317 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMO OF A VACANT SFD AS PART OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA DEPT. OF LICENSES & INSPECTIONS DEMOLITION PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL SPECS:REPAIR FRONT PORCH COLUMN AT 1230 N 28TH.

  19. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 891706 · EXPIRED

    REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH WITH LIKE IN KIND MATERIALS, NO CHANGE IN SIZE OR LOCATION

  20. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 343683 · Violation 4652285 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 773754 · Inactive

    CHARLES & LOUELLA WILLIAMS · Expires 2019-04-19 · Inactive 2019-06-18

  22. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 560536 · Violation 4577239 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 560536 · Violation 4577240 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 467585 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  25. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 467585 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. ViolationWALL DETERIORATED

    Case 343683 · Violation 4652284 · Code PM-307.1/11 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 467585 · Violation 3691664 · Code PM-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 414923 · Violation 3377088 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 414923 · Violation 3377089 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 413790 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 413790 · Violation 3033661 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 413790 · Violation 3033660 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 413790 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 343683 · Violation 4652282 · Code PM-307.1/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  35. ViolationF/C DETERIORATED

    Case 343683 · Violation 4652283 · Code PM-307.1/5 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 223223 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 223223 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  38. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 223223 · Violation 1634840 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 223223 · Violation 1634841 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  40. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 223223 · Violation 1634839 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. LicenseRental

    License 264151 · Inactive

    CHARLES I WILLIAMS (LOUELLA C WILLIAMS) · Expires 2005-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

What this record suggests

The City file documents 2 permits. 1 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,038 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,125 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Vacant
city code 6
Vacant
Interior condition
Vacant
city code 6
Vacant
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 1232 N 28th St takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$108K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo
Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
modeled year-1 return

Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.

Block context

1232 N 28th St sits on the 1200 block of N 28th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 10:59 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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