House report

1442 Higbee St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,126 sqft · RSA5 · built 1950

Investor / LLC · assessed $186K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $187K · sold 2×. On the 1400 block of Higbee St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,604/year

2026 taxable assessment $186,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $187,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”

OPA 541012400
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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

From the public record

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 1950: 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

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1950: every rental unit needs a lead-safe or lead-free certificate on file with the City. Without one: fines up to $2,000/day per unit, tenants may withhold rent, courts can order rent refunded — and no eviction will stand.

Licensed rental — keep it that way

Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.

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.

Who's behind it

Sudarsana Investments LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $557K combined
• Tax bills mail to 108 A Almatt Pl, Philadelphia PA, 19115
• Holds an active rental license for this address

The investment read

How this house has moved and where it's pointed: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$186,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $187,400 · built 1950
Price / sq ft
$166
block $166 · in line w/ block
Appreciation
+75%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +1% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$241K
+5%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,604
1.39% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
10.8%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
2
licensed rental

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19149 median$187K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19149 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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 record29 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- STORM DRAINAGE
  3. LicenseRental
  4. Deed / saleDeed / sale $83K
  5. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  6. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  7. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  8. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  9. L&I violationDOOR - REPAIR REPLACE EXTERIOR
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  13. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL
  14. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  15. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  16. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  17. L&I violationDRAINS - YARD
  18. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  19. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  20. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  21. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationVACANT BLDG - VOTA
  24. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  25. L&I violationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. LicenseRental
  29. Deed / saleDeed / sale $92K

The paper trail

Traded 2×: $92K in 2004 → $83K in 2018 (-10%).

  1. 2004 $92KSold
  2. 2014 2 L&I violationsL&I
  3. 2015 4 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  4. 2016 4 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  5. 2017 Inspection passedL&I visit
  6. 2018 $83KSold
  7. 2025 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 35 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-003380 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- STORM DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2025-003380 · Violation VI-2025-002614 · Code PM15-507.1 · COMPLIED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-003380 · FAILED

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

  4. LicenseRental

    License 769145 · Active

    Sudarsana Investments LLC · Expires 2027-03-12

  5. Recorded transfer$83K transfer

    2018

  6. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 534447 · PASSED

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

  7. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 534447 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 548377 · Violation 4036132 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 548377 · Violation 4036131 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationDOOR - REPAIR REPLACE EXTERIOR

    Case 534447 · Violation 4171855 · Code CP-353 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 534447 · Violation 4171854 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 502211 · 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.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 502211 · 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.

  14. ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case 502211 · Violation 3747075 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL

    Case 502211 · Violation 3747074 · Code PM15-504.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 502211 · Violation 3747073 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 502211 · Violation 3747072 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 428783 · PASSED

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

  19. ViolationDRAINS - YARD

    Case 428783 · Violation 3284458 · Code CP-304 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 428783 · Violation 3284457 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 349600 · Violation 2572204 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 349600 · Violation 2572205 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 321894 · Violation 2401252 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 321894 · Violation 2401251 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 114520 · 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.

  26. ViolationVACANT BLDG - VOTA

    Case 114520 · Violation 582306 · Code PM-306.2/90 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 114520 · Violation 582304 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 114520 · Violation 582305 · Code PM-306.0/90 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 114520 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95263 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95263 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 70657 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 70657 · 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. LicenseRental

    License 347031 · Inactive

    HUI MING ZHENG · Expires 2017-02-28 · Inactive 2017-04-29

  35. Recorded transfer$92K transfer

    2004

What this record suggests

The dated deed and City-record sequence is assembled below. Read timing as a research lead, not proof of renovation, condition, or motive.

Flags: active rental license. 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
1,126 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,160 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
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 1442 Higbee 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.

$187K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2018) a 30-year mortgage ran about 4.54% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
year-1 return on cash in

Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.

Block context

1442 Higbee St sits on the 1400 block of Higbee 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, 3:14 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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