House report

1238 Pratt St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,392 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $184K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $189K · sold 2×. On the 1200 block of Pratt St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,569/year

2026 taxable assessment $183,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $188,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 621016800
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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 stands out

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Finding

Recorded transfers

Record summary

2 non-nominal transfers recorded: $63K in 2003 → $28K in 2018 (-55% between recorded amounts).

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What to do with this

The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.

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 own it

1 open violation: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

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
$183,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $188,800 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$136
block $137 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+85%
+6%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +3% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,569
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19124 median$189K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19124 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspection

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 record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  11. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  15. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  16. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  17. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  18. Deed / saleDeed / sale $28K
  19. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  20. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  21. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  22. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  23. L&I violationDRAINS - YARD
  24. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  25. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  26. L&I violationTREES OVERHANGING ENCROACH
  27. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  28. L&I violationDRAINS - YARD
  29. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  30. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  31. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  34. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  35. L&I violationTREES OVERHANGING ENCROACH
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. InspectionL_CLIP
  38. InspectionL_CLIP
  39. Deed / saleDeed / sale $63K

The paper trail

2 non-nominal transfers recorded: $63K in 2003 → $28K in 2018 (-55% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2003 $63KTransfer
  2. 2018 $28KTransfer
  3. 2023 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×3L&I visit
  4. 2024 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  5. 2025 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2026 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.

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Browse 61 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-041158 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2026-041158 · Violation VI-2026-024989 · COMPLIED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-041158 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-037441 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-037441 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-037441 · Violation VI-2025-028436 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-050791 · Violation VI-2024-041385 · OPEN

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-050791 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-110317 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-110317 · Violation VI-2023-082651 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-074233 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093335 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-093335 · Violation VI-2022-068610 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-074233 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-074233 · Violation VI-2022-054137 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-074233 · Violation VI-2022-054138 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-054581 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-054581 · Violation VI-2022-039984 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-051052 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-051052 · Violation VI-2021-037268 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-051052 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004234 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004234 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2021-004234 · Violation VI-2021-003112 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 636596 · Violation 4691357 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 636596 · Violation 4691358 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 636596 · Violation 4691356 · COMPLIED

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

  28. Recorded transfer$28K transfer

    2018

  29. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 503714 · Violation 3719767 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 503714 · Violation 3719768 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 457794 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 491625 · Violation 3637962 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 491625 · Violation 3637961 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationDRAINS - YARD

    Case 457794 · Violation 3638499 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 457794 · Violation 3638498 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 328452 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. ViolationTREES OVERHANGING ENCROACH

    Case 339670 · Violation 2510409 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 339670 · Violation 2510408 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationDRAINS - YARD

    Case 328452 · Violation 2477628 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 156927 · Violation 922492 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 156927 · Violation 922493 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 156927 · Violation 922494 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 120141 · 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.

  44. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 120141 · Violation 621112 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 120141 · Violation 621111 · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 120141 · 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.

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 112396 · 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.

  48. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 112396 · Violation 567538 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 112396 · Violation 567539 · COMPLIED

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

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 112396 · 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.

  51. ViolationTREES OVERHANGING ENCROACH

    Case 109396 · Violation 546939 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 109396 · Violation 546938 · COMPLIED

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

  53. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 79556 · 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.

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 79556 · 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.

  55. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 44387 · CLOSED

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

  56. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 44387 · FAILED

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

  57. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 39829 · CLOSED

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

  58. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 39829 · FAILED

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

  59. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 9568 · CLOSED

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

  60. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 9568 · FAILED

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

  61. Recorded transfer$63K transfer

    2003

What this record suggests

1 violation is still marked open in the assembled record. The date and status belong in a current L&I check before relying on them.

Flags: 1 open L&I violation. 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
1,392 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,397 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
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 1238 Pratt 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.

$125K
20%
6.875%
$975/mo

When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

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

1238 Pratt St sits on the 1200 block of Pratt St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1236 Pratt St  ·  1240 Pratt St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 11:31 AM 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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