2026 assessment
$1.3M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
1509-21 S 52nd St
23,720 sqftCMX2built 1950
Property at a glancePlace of worship
Grace Tabernacle & Christian Church
2027 published assessment
$1.3M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1500 block of S 52nd St
ZIP 19143
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,283,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2010-08-17PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2011-01-19ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-02-18Major 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-05-27ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA 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 · 2008-05-27VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2008-05-27CI INSPA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-04-05VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2010-04-05FIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2010-04-05CI INSPA 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 · 2010-04-05CI INSPA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-05INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 · 2014-12-03PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2015-04-09INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 · 2010-06-09CI INSPA 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 · 2010-06-09CI INSPA 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 · 2010-06-16CI INSPA 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 · 2010-09-02CI INSPA 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 · 2010-11-08CI INSPA 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 · 2010-11-08CI INSPA 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 · 2011-01-24PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-02-15PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record21 events · exact dates, newest first
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- InspectionCI INSP
Verify the public record
Property tax
$0/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $0 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.
OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,283,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7737145002026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.
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.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Property report
Not a house
Place of worship. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
What it is
Place of worship
Hse Worship All 1 Sty M+O
Owner
Grace Tabernacle & Christian Church
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$54
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
23,720 sqft
Lot size
38,811 sqft
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Grace Tabernacle & Christian Church · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.6M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1509-21 S 52nd St, Philadelphia PA, 19143
Block context
1500 block of S 52nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1507 S 52nd St · 1508 S 52nd St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 28, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 21 dated rows
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 455068 · Violation 3517414 · Code A-302.8/32 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 455068 · Violation 3517413 · Code A-302.8/30 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 455068 · Violation 3517412 · Code A-302.8/32 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 455068 · EXPIRED
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR RAMP, UPGRADES TO FINISHES, INTERIOR NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, AND ALL OTHER WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPRESSION WORK.**ENTIRE BUILDING TO FULLY SPRINKLERED**
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 162770 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 162770 · 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.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 319390 · COMPLETED
REPLACE LOUDER HORN,REPLACE REPAIR HORN STROBES AS PER 2008 NEC
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 162770 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 162770 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 162770 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 296669 · COMPLETED
METER REDUCTION FROM 1" TO 5/8"
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 230620 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 162770 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 230620 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 230620 · Violation 1712765 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE
Case 230620 · Violation 1712766 · Code FC-901.7/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 162770 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 230620 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 162770 · Violation 1960719 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 162770 · Violation 1960718 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 162770 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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 29, 2026, 7:30 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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