House report

731 N 38th St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,098 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Entity-held · assessed $224K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $175K. On the 700 block of N 38th St.

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Property summary

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The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.

BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.

Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$642/year

2026 taxable assessment $45,883 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $175,300; 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 243093500
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $45,883 of $224,200 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$3,138/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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 $14,146.37 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2002$1,924.62 total · $349.74 principal · $445.92 interest · $24.48 penalty2003$994.68 total · $364.94 principal · $432.46 interest · $25.55 penalty2004$955.92 total · $364.94 principal · $399.61 interest · $25.55 penalty2005$917.17 total · $364.94 principal · $366.77 interest · $25.55 penalty2006$878.40 total · $364.94 principal · $333.92 interest · $25.55 penalty2007$839.65 total · $364.94 principal · $301.08 interest · $25.55 penalty2008$859.18 total · $392.31 principal · $288.35 interest · $27.46 penalty2009$817.52 total · $392.31 principal · $253.04 interest · $27.46 penalty2010$775.85 total · $392.31 principal · $217.73 interest · $27.46 penalty2011$804.52 total · $431.14 principal · $200.48 interest · $30.18 penalty2012$787.06 total · $447.75 principal · $167.91 interest · $31.34 penalty2013$765.25 total · $463.85 principal · $132.20 interest · $32.47 penalty2014$1,043.12 total · $630.27 principal · $122.91 interest · $44.12 penalty2015$976.18 total · $630.27 principal · $66.18 interest · $44.12 penalty2016$807.25 total · $658.40 principal · $9.88 interest · $6.58 penalty

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

What stands out

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

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $642/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $3,138/yr — $2,496/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.

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

$14,146 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.

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.

Who's behind it

3040 Baltz LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 7 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $3.4M combined
• Tax bills mail to 19 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19123
• Holds an active rental license for this address

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
$224,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $175,300 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$160
block $115 · above block
Assessment change
+329%
+14%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -22% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$642
0.29% effective, reduced taxable assessment
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$125K$250KZIP 19104 median$175K2009201220152018202120242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record23 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseRental
  2. PermitAdministrative
  3. PermitMechanical
  4. PermitElectrical
  5. PermitPlumbing
  6. PermitMajor alteration
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
  11. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  15. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  16. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  19. L&I violationUTILITIES-RESTORE ELECTRIC-RES
  20. L&I violationVACANT PROP UNSAFE
  21. L&I violationUTILITIES-RESTORE GAS-RES
  22. L&I violationUTILITIES-RESTORE WATER-RES
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

Administrative permit recorded in 2016.

  1. 2010 L&I violationL&I
  2. 2012 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  3. 2013 L&I: 8 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2014 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×5L&I visit
  5. 2015 Inspection failedL&I visit
  6. 2016 Major alterationPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitMechanicalPermitAdministrativePermit

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 22 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseRental

    License 909099 · Active

    3040 Baltz LLC · Expires 2026-10-23

  2. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 743302 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT # 718547 TO REFLECT THE CORRECT COST OF WORK.

  3. PermitMechanical

    Permit 738984 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)

  4. PermitElectrical

    Permit 721434 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 100AMP SERVICE AND WIRE THROUGHOUT RECEPTACLES,SWITCHES AND LIGHTS PER 2008 NEC (SFD)WEST DISTRICT

  5. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 719912 · COMPLETED

    HD, HT, FAI, LATERAL, WATER SERV PA20162451814 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. AND INSTALL FIXTURES, STACK, WATER HEATER THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  6. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 718547 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT STANDARD ALTERATIONS- FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 318514 · 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.

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 367981 · 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.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 367981 · 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.

  10. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 367981 · Violation 3068648 · Code PM-102.4/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 261914 · 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.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 318514 · 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. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 318514 · Violation 3478886 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243395 · 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.

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

    Case 194522 · 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.

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

    Case 194522 · 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.

  17. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 243395 · Violation 1751518 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243395 · 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.

  19. ViolationUTILITIES-RESTORE ELECTRIC-RES

    Case 194522 · Violation 1904502 · Code PM-408.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationVACANT PROP UNSAFE

    Case 194522 · Violation 1904503 · Code PM-307.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationUTILITIES-RESTORE GAS-RES

    Case 194522 · Violation 1904500 · Code PM-408.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationUTILITIES-RESTORE WATER-RES

    Case 194522 · Violation 1904501 · Code PM-408.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

What this record suggests

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

Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $14K with a lien entry. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $642/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$3,138/year$2,496/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.

2016: ~$573/yr2017: ~$280/yr2018: ~$280/yr2019: ~$839/yr2020: ~$1,530/yr2021: ~$1,530/yr2022: ~$1,530/yr2023: ~$616/yr2024: ~$616/yr2025: ~$642/yr2026: ~$642/yr20162026
2026~$642/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($224,200 assessed − $178,336 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $642/yr full-assessment scenario: $224,200 × 1.3998% ≈ $3,138/yr The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.

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
1,098 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,320 sqft
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
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 731 N 38th 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.

$175K
20%
6.875%
$2K/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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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

731 N 38th St sits on the 700 block of N 38th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 729 N 38th St  ·  733 N 38th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 4:35 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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