House report

3238 N Lee St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 980 sqft · RM1 · built 1935

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $29K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $80K · sold 2×. On the 3200 block of N Lee St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$400/year

2026 taxable assessment $28,600 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $79,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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 073013400
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

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

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $263.30 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$263.30 total · $157.76 principal · $2.36 interest · $1.58 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

What stands out

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Finding

Recorded transfers

Record summary

2 non-nominal transfers recorded: $1K in 2018 → $1K in 2018 (+0% 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 1935: 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.

If you own it

$1,399/yr may be unclaimed

This home reads owner-occupied but shows no Homestead Exemption, which removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment (worth up to $1,399/yr). Applying through the City is free and takes minutes.

$263 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

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
$28,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $79,700 · built 1935
Price / sq ft
$81
block $80 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+713%
+21%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +179% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$400
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 19134 median$80K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 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 record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $1K
  8. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  12. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  13. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  14. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  15. L&I violationVACANT PROP UNSAFE
  16. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  17. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  20. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  21. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. InspectionBRU INSP
  24. L&I violationVACANT PROP UNSAFE
  25. InspectionBRU INSP
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionBRU INSP
  28. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  29. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  30. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  31. InspectionBRU INSP
  32. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  35. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  36. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  37. InspectionBRU INSP

The paper trail

2 non-nominal transfers recorded: $1K in 2018 → $1K in 2018 (+0% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2010 L&I: VACANT PROP UNSAFEL&I
  2. 2012 3 L&I violationsL&I
  3. 2015 2 L&I violations incl VACANT PROP UNSAFEL&I
  4. 2017 4 L&I violations incl EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8L&I
  5. 2018 $1KTransfer$1KTransfer
  6. 2021 L&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  7. 2024 Inspection failed ×2L&I visit
  8. 2025 Inspection failed ×4L&I visit
  9. 2026 Inspection failedL&I visit

Browse the source ledger

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 579652 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 573593 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. Recorded transfer$1K transfer

    2018

  4. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 573593 · 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.

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 579652 · Violation 211938304 · Code PM15-304.1H · OPEN

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 579652 · Violation 211938305 · Code PM15-304.1G · OPEN

  7. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 579652 · Violation 211938302 · Code PM15-108.1 · OPEN

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 573593 · 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.

  9. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 573593 · Violation 211936490 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  10. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 497598 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationVACANT PROP UNSAFE

    Case 497598 · Violation 4174413 · Code PM-307.1/1 · RESOLVE

  12. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 497598 · Violation 4174414 · Code PM-307.1/2 · RESOLVE

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 361492 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 361494 · 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.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 361492 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 361494 · 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.

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

    Case 361492 · Violation 2717846 · 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.

  18. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 361494 · Violation 2682636 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 361494 · Violation 2682635 · 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.

  20. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 166656 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationVACANT PROP UNSAFE

    Case 166656 · Violation 1834452 · Code PM-307.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  22. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 166656 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 140689 · 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.

  24. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 135812 · CLOSED

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

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

    Case 166656 · Violation 1834450 · 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.

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

    Case 166656 · Violation 1834449 · 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.

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

    Case 166656 · Violation 1834451 · 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.

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

    Case 140689 · Violation 787427 · 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. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 140689 · Violation 787426 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 140689 · Violation 787425 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 140689 · 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. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 135812 · Violation 744609 · 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. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 135812 · Violation 744608 · 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.

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

    Case 135812 · Violation 744607 · 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.

  35. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 135812 · FAILED

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

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: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $263 with a lien entry. 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
980 sqft
livable area
Lot
700 sqft
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 3238 N Lee 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.

$80K
20%
6.875%
$1K/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

3238 N Lee St sits on the 3200 block of N Lee St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 3236 N Lee St  ·  3240 N Lee St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 1:48 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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