2026 taxable assessment $37,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $194,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
818 N 38th St
3 stories · 2,040 sqft · RSA5 · built 1915
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $37K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $194K · sold 3×. On the 800 block of N 38th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$37,1002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $194,000
Last sale$140KRecorded 2025
Est. tax bill$519/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits5Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open19 historical across 7 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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.
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 2431488002026 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 $4,184.45 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2004$1,117.59 total · $259.47 principal · $362.61 interest · $23.63 penalty2005$850.14 total · $337.57 principal · $339.26 interest · $23.63 penalty2006$119.10 total · $40.77 principal · $37.31 interest · $2.85 penalty2007$132.69 total · $51.26 principal · $42.29 interest · $3.59 penalty2008$794.38 total · $361.89 principal · $265.98 interest · $25.33 penalty2009$479.01 total · $225.04 principal · $145.15 interest · $15.75 penalty2010$350.96 total · $170.72 principal · $94.75 interest · $11.95 penalty2015$136.74 total · $98.62 principal · $10.36 interest · $6.90 penalty2016$203.84 total · $103.03 principal · $1.54 interest · $1.03 penalty
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What stands out
From the public recordPermit between transfers
Record summary$95K transfer in 2021; alterations permit in 2022; $140K transfer in 2025 (+47% between recorded amounts).
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If you’re buying
Built 1915: 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
$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.
$4,184 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
$37,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $194,000 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$95
block $109 · below block
Assessment change
+2931%
+36%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +423% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$519
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$6K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$8K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$8K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$8K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$8K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$8K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$8K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$31K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$31K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$37K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$37K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$194K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2021Deed / sale $95KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $140KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2018-12-11Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2019-10-03Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2020-01-15Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-11-29AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-04-03AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-06-03UNSAFE STRUCTUREA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-06-03VACANT AND OPENA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-03EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7A dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-03EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8A dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-03INTERIOR UNSAFEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-03ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-03UNSAFE STRUCTUREA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-03PERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-03PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFOA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-03STOP WORK ORDERA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-02-12ID STRUCTUREA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-02-12EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2A dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-04-21VACANT & OPENA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-04-21VACANT STRUCTURE & LANDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-03-10VACANT & OPENA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-03-10VACANT PROPERTIES- GENERALA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-04-11FAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2023-04-11L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2002-08-17L_INITIALA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-07-09CSUINITIALA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-11-27CSUINITIALA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-12-10BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2020-10-21L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2021-06-01L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $140K
- L&I violationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAlterations
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
- L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $95K
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
- L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
- L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
- L&I violationID STRUCTURE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
- InspectionL_INITIAL
The paper trail
Permit between transfers$95K transfer in 2021; alterations permit in 2022; $140K transfer in 2025 (+47% between recorded amounts).
- 2019 Major alterationPermit
- 2020 Addition and/or AlterationPermit2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2021 $95KTransfer2 L&I violationsL&I$95KTransferL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2022 AlterationsPermit
- 2023 AlterationsPermitL&I violationL&I
- 2025 $140KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 37 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$140K transfer
2025
- ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
Case CF-2023-029302 · Violation VI-2023-022225 · Code A-202.4 · WARNING ISSUED
Resolution: WARNING ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-029302
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-004380 · Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-016475 · Completed
RREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 683104 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-016787 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-008662 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationVACANT & OPEN
Case CF-2021-016787 · Violation VI-2021-013080 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL
Case CF-2021-016787 · Violation VI-2021-013081 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- Recorded transfer$95K transfer
2021
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 683104 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 683108 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationVACANT & OPEN
Case CF-2020-008662 · Violation VI-2020-001756 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
Case CF-2020-008662 · Violation VI-2020-001757 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 1040444 · Completed
**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASES #683104 AND 683108. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ON APPROVED PLANS. A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. WORK INCLUDES SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS. MAKE SAFE PERMIT ONLY.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 683108 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 1006238 · EXPIRED
**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASES #683104 AND 683108. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ON APPROVED PLANS. A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. WORK INCLUDES SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS. MAKE SAFE PERMIT ONLY.
- ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE
Case 683104 · Violation 211960943 · Code PM15-305.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
Case 683104 · Violation 211960945 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 683104 · Violation 211960946 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
Case 683104 · Violation 211960947 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case 683104 · Violation 211960944 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
Case 683108 · Violation 211961236 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
Case 683108 · Violation 211961235 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER
Case 683108 · Violation 211961237 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 637034 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
Case 673585 · Violation 4951051 · Code PM15-304.1G · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationID STRUCTURE
Case 673585 · Violation 4951050 · Code PM15-110.1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2
Case 673585 · Violation 4951052 · Code PM15-304.1B · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
Case 673585 · Violation 4951053 · Code PM15-304.1H · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 673585 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 933062 · EXPIRED
MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE #637034. WORK TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF JOISTS (LESS THAN 2/3) AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER ENGINEER'S PLAN. ENGINEER RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISION OF REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER PROPOSED WORK (INSULATION, FINISHES, ETC.) AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF THIS STRUCTURE. NO OTHER WORK AUTHORIZED BY THIS PERMIT. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 10 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 637034 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case 637034 · Violation 4735871 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationVACANT AND OPEN
Case 637034 · Violation 4735872 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationL_INITIAL
Case 1214 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 5 permits touching plumbing. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $4K 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.
Stories
3
Interior
2,040 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,226 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
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 818 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.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
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Estimated cash needed
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down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
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rent − shown costs · /mo
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modeled NOI ÷ price
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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
818 N 38th St sits on the 800 block of N 38th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 816 N 38th St · 820 N 38th St
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner — OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history — Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections — L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022 — Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016 — Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance — Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals — L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents — US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:58 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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