House report

2838 Memphis St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,280 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $68K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $187K. On the 2800 block of Memphis St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$949/year

2026 taxable assessment $67,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $187,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 252314500
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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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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.

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

If you’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1925: 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.

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
$67,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $187,100 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$146
block $159 · below block
Assessment change
+323%
+14%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +176% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$949
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
licensed rental

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19134 median$187K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record55 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  2. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  3. InspectionBP_BLDG
  4. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  5. InspectionBP_BLDG
  6. LicenseRental
  7. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
  8. InspectionBP_BLDG
  9. L&I violationPERMP- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  10. PermitMechanical
  11. PermitAdministrative
  12. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  13. L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  16. L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
  17. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  18. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  19. L&I violationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI
  20. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  23. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  24. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  25. InspectionBP_BLDG
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  28. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  29. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  30. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  31. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  32. InspectionBRU INSP
  33. InspectionBP_BLDG
  34. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  35. L&I violationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  36. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  37. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  38. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  39. L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
  40. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  41. PermitPlumbing
  42. PermitElectrical
  43. PermitZoning
  44. PermitMajor alteration
  45. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  46. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  47. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  48. InspectionBRU INSP
  49. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionL_CLIP
  52. InspectionL_FINAL
  53. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  54. InspectionL_INITIAL
  55. InspectionL_INITIAL

The paper trail

Mechanical permit recorded in 2012.

  1. 2009 ElectricalPermitPlumbingPermit
  2. 2011 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  3. 2012 8 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 6 failed, 2 passedL&I visitAdministrativePermitMechanicalPermit
  4. 2013 L&I violationL&IInspection passed ×2L&I visit
  5. 2018 Inspection passedL&I visit
  6. 2019 2 L&I violationsL&I

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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. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 681904 · Violation 5016371 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  2. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 681904 · Violation 5016372 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  3. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 329548 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 343248 · 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.

  5. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 354126 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. LicenseRental

    License 584713 · Active

    LIFT TRUST · Expires 2027-02-28

  7. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT

    Case 354126 · Violation 2693684 · Code A-504.1/6 · ERROR

  8. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 354126 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationPERMP- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 354126 · Violation 2665365 · Code A-501.1/4 · ERROR

  10. PermitMechanical

    Permit 433621 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF A 90% 11000 BTU HEATER AND RELATED DUCT WORK TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING

  11. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 431726 · COMPLETED

    EXTENSION OF PERMIT # 130908 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 2, 2017 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE RQUIRED INSPECTIONS.

  12. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 354126 · Violation 2665364 · Code A-901.13/1 · ERROR

  13. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 354126 · Violation 2665363 · Code A-501.1/1 · ERROR

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 343248 · 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.

  15. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 343248 · Violation 2576966 · Code PM-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC

    Case 343248 · Violation 2576968 · Code PM-304.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 343248 · Violation 2576969 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 343248 · Violation 2576965 · 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.

  19. ViolationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI

    Case 343248 · Violation 2576967 · Code PM-304.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 197091 · 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.

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

    Case 197091 · 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.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 285409 · 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.

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

    Case 285409 · Violation 2131895 · 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.

  24. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 285409 · Violation 2131893 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 285409 · Violation 2131894 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 285409 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 222204 · 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.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 222204 · 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.

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

    Case 222204 · Violation 1552473 · 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.

  30. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 222204 · Violation 1552474 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 222204 · Violation 1552470 · 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.

  32. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 222204 · Violation 1552471 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  33. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 222204 · Violation 1552472 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 134472 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  35. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 208675 · Violation 1409612 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 208675 · Violation 1409614 · Code PM-306.0/90 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 208675 · Violation 1409611 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 208675 · Violation 1409613 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 197091 · Violation 2435608 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE

    Case 197091 · Violation 2435610 · Code A-504.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 197091 · Violation 2435609 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  42. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 210133 · EXPIRED

    NEW 4" MAIN DRAIN, 1 TOILET, 1 BATHTUB, 1 LAVATORY SINK, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 WASHING MACHINE, REAR YARD DRAIN AND 1 HOT WATER HEATER

  43. PermitElectrical

    Permit 208705 · COMPLETED

    100AMP SERVICE, METER AND PANEL, 20 CIRCUITS, INSTALL 48 OUTLETS, 3 GFI'S, 21 RECEPTS, 13 SWITCHES AS PER 2005 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)

  44. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 134472 · FAILED

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

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 62967 · 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.

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 62967 · 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. PermitZoning

    Permit 135317 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE REHAB OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE RECONSTRUCTION OF FRONT PORCH SAME SIZE AND LOCATION AND A 6'- 0' HIGH FENCE IN REAR ACCESSORY TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING

  48. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 135213 · COMPLETED

    CORRECT DANGEROUS CONDITION: PERMVE PARTIALLY COLLAPSED FRONT PORCH STRUCTURE. SEE AP #130908 FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF PORCH

  49. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 130908 · EXPIRED

    COMPLETE RE-HAB PER PLAN

  50. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 134472 · Violation 732481 · Code PM-306.0/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 134472 · Violation 732482 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    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 the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 134472 · Violation 732480 · Code A-503.2/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  53. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 63162 · CLOSED

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

  54. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 63202 · CLOSED

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

  55. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 62414 · CLOSED

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

  56. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 28980 · CLOSED

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

  57. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 28980 · FAILED

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

  58. InvestigationL_FINAL

    Case 1318 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  59. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 276314 · Inactive

    GARNETT C LITTLEPAGE (L P GROUP) · Expires 2005-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  60. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 1318 · CLOSED

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

  61. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 1318 · FAILED

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 7 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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
1,280 sqft
livable area
Lot
979 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
No
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.

Block context

2838 Memphis St sits on the 2800 block of Memphis 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 11, 2026, 12:47 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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