House report

330 N 53rd St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,200 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Absentee individual · assessed $120K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $166K · sold 2×. On the 300 block of N 53rd St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,676/year

2026 taxable assessment $119,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $165,700; 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 441361100
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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 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

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.

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
$119,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $165,700 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$138
block $98 · above block
Appreciation
+223%
+11%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +38% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$282K
+11%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,676
1.01% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
8.7%
≈$1K/mo rent
Times sold
2
licensed rental

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19139 median$166K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19139 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  3. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  4. L&I violationELECTRICAL- HAZARD
  5. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  9. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  10. LicenseRental
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  13. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  14. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  16. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  17. Deed / saleDeed / sale $77K
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  21. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT STAIRS, ETC
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT STAIRS, ETC
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT STRUCTURAL MEM
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT STRUCTURAL MEM
  32. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  33. Deed / saleDeed / sale $63K
  34. PermitElectrical

The paper trail

Bought for $63K in 2010. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2008.

  1. 2008 ElectricalPermit
  2. 2010 $63KSold
  3. 2019 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  4. 2021 3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 3 passedL&I visit
  5. 2022 $77KSold5 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2024 10 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 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 43 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-005613 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-005613 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003424 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004768 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004769 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationELECTRICAL- HAZARD

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004770 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004771 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004772 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004773 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004774 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004775 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004776 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2024-005613 · Violation VI-2024-004777 · COMPLIED

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

  14. LicenseRental

    License 910762 · Active

    Annie Cheung · Expires 2026-11-15

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003424 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2022-003424 · Violation VI-2022-002261 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-003424 · Violation VI-2022-002259 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2022-003445 · Violation VI-2022-002275 · CLOSED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003445 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2022-003424 · Violation VI-2022-002260 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2022-003445 · Violation VI-2022-002276 · CLOSED

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

  22. Recorded transfer$77K transfer

    2022

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 617789 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 674746 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-029207 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-029207 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2021-029207 · Violation VI-2021-022055 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-029207 · Violation VI-2021-022054 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-029207 · Violation VI-2021-022053 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT STAIRS, ETC

    Case 674746 · Violation 211958081 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 642619 · 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.

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

    Case 642619 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 674746 · 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. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT STAIRS, ETC

    Case 642619 · Violation 4960220 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  35. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT STRUCTURAL MEM

    Case 617789 · Violation 211943334 · CLOSED

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

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

    Case 595369 · 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.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 617789 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 595369 · 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.

  39. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 595369 · Violation 4487183 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  40. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT STRUCTURAL MEM

    Case 595369 · Violation 4487184 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  41. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 595369 · Violation 4487182 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  42. Recorded transfer$63K transfer

    2010

  43. PermitElectrical

    Permit 140039 · COMPLETED

    TOTAL REWIRE - 100 AMP SERVICE - PHONE CABLE AS PER 2005 NEC (WEST DIST)

What this record suggests

The City file documents 1 permit touching electrical work. 1 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
1,200 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,800 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
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 330 N 53rd 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.

$166K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2022) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.34% — 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

330 N 53rd St sits on the 300 block of N 53rd 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, 11:52 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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