House report

39 W Upsal St

3,132 sqftRSA2built 2017

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$586K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19119 (Mount Airy) median$531K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19119 (Mount Airy) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record58 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $495K
  3. PermitPlumbing
  4. PermitSuppression
  5. PermitElectrical
  6. PermitMechanical
  7. PermitZoning/use
  8. PermitNew construction
  9. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  10. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  19. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  20. L&I violationVACANT LOT LICENSE
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. InspectionCSUSTUBAR
  23. InspectionCSUFINAL
  24. InspectionCSUTESTPIT
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. InspectionCSUCURBINT
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. L&I violationWALL BULGED ID
  31. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  43. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL
  44. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  45. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  46. InspectionBRU INSP
  47. PermitMajor alteration
  48. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  49. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  50. L&I violationWALL FRACTURED
  51. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  52. L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
  53. InspectionBRU INSP
  54. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  55. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  56. L&I violationWALL DETERIORATED
  57. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
  58. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,641/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $117,200 × 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 $530,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 223020400
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $117,200 of $586,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

See the assessment math →
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.”

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$1,641/year

$117,200 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$6,562/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$8,203/year

$586,000 scenario basis

The assessment roll does not identify
  • Legal basis or program
  • Approval or expiration date
  • Treatment after a sale
  • Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math 2026: ($586,000 assessed − $468,800 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,641/year Full-assessment scenario: $586,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $8,203/year

Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Interior
3,132 sqft livable area
Lot
5,800 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
Quality grade
B- assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA2 city zoning code

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

Block context

0 block of W Upsal St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 37 W Upsal St  ·  41 W Upsal St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 55 dated rows
  1. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 514829 · 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.

  2. Recorded transfer$495K transfer

    2018

  3. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 835168 · COMPLETED

    WATER SERVCIE,CURB TRAP,MAIN DRAIN,STACKS,(3)3PC BATHS,WASHER AND KITCHEN SINK(SFD)

  4. PermitSuppression

    Permit 817970 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D SYSTEM STANDARDS. ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE INCLUDE ONE (1) INCH WATER METER FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMITS. ANY DEVIATIONS WILL REQUIRE A SEPARATE PERMIT.

  5. PermitElectrical

    Permit 821943 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING NEW 200 AMP SERVICE OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHTS AND SMOKE DETGECTORS ACCORDING TO 2008 NEC

  6. PermitMechanical

    Permit 821036 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF (1) HVAC UNIT WITH A/C (INCLUDING DUCTWORK AND ALL ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES). SFD

  7. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 790237 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE (NTE 38' HIGH) WITH CELLAR, A REAR DECK ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL, AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (MAX. 90 SF) (TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY), FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN,

  8. PermitNew construction

    Permit 790264 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR, A REAR DECK ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL, AND ROOF ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE AND REAR DECK AS PER PLANS,

  9. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 587187 · Violation 4340018 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 587187 · Violation 4340017 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 416852 · 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 535294 · 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.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 514829 · 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 514829 · 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.

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

    Case 514829 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 514829 · 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.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 514829 · 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.

  18. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 517077 · Violation 3824604 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 517077 · Violation 3824603 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationVACANT LOT LICENSE

    Case 514829 · Violation 3977652 · Code 9-3904 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 514829 · 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.

  22. InvestigationCSUFINAL

    Case 440958 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationCSUTESTPIT

    Case 440958 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 440958 · CLOSED

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

  25. InvestigationCSUCURBINT

    Case 440958 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 440958 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 440958 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 440958 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. ViolationWALL BULGED ID

    Case 440958 · Violation 3570393 · Code PM-308.1/7 · DEMOLISH

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 440958 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 391846 · 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.

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

    Case 391846 · 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.

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

    Case 391846 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 391846 · 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.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 391846 · 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.

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

    Case 391846 · Violation 3065517 · 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.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 391846 · 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. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 285205 · CLOSED

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

  39. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 285205 · FAILED

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

  40. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL

    Case 285205 · Violation 2818409 · Code PM-307.1/6 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  41. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 285205 · FAILED

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

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 285205 · FAILED

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

  43. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 149687 · CLOSED

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

  44. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 413155 · COMPLETED

    TAKING DOWN CRACKED BRICK FROM FRONT OF HOME AND REPLACE. STUCCO AREA

  45. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 285205 · FAILED

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

  46. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 285205 · FAILED

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

  47. ViolationWALL FRACTURED

    Case 285205 · Violation 2818408 · Code PM-307.1/9 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  48. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 285205 · FAILED

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

  49. ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC

    Case 149687 · Violation 861262 · Code PM-304.5/3 · CMPLY

  50. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 149687 · FAILED

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

  51. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 102716 · Violation 499767 · Code PM-307.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 102716 · CLOSED

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

  53. ViolationWALL DETERIORATED

    Case 102716 · Violation 499766 · Code PM-307.1/11 · COMPLIED

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

  54. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU

    Case 102716 · Violation 499761 · Code PM-307.1/19 · COMPLIED

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

  55. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 102716 · Violation 519372 · Code PM-307.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 5:03 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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