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438 N 52nd St

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Property at a glanceVacant lot

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$83K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$31K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Walnut Hill · Haddington Approximate · based on ZIP 19139
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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 $31,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record59 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. PermitCity Demolition
  6. PermitAlterations
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. TeardownDemolished
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  21. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  22. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  24. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL
  29. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  32. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  33. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  34. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  35. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  38. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2
  39. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  40. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  47. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  48. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  49. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  55. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  56. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  57. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)
  58. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  59. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Verify the public record

$1,158/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $82,700 × 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 $31,400. 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 442285600
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$33,344.89 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 1992–2019. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$11,500.06 principal$18,377.67 interest$875.01 penalty$2,592.15 other charges
22years recorded 1992–2019tax periods 2020-05-12last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $24,900 total assessment, $24,900 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $28,158.43 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1992$1,174.60 total · $11.24 principal · $428.81 interest · $15.35 penalty1993$1,195.26 total · $364.94 principal · $717.11 interest · $25.55 penalty1994$1,172.04 total · $364.94 principal · $695.21 interest · $25.55 penalty1995$1,167.59 total · $371.01 principal · $684.52 interest · $25.97 penalty1996$1,144.03 total · $371.02 principal · $662.28 interest · $25.97 penalty1997$1,643.02 total · $547.41 principal · $944.29 interest · $38.32 penalty1998$1,590.80 total · $547.41 principal · $895.02 interest · $38.32 penalty1999$1,538.57 total · $547.41 principal · $845.75 interest · $38.32 penalty2000$1,532.35 total · $547.41 principal · $796.49 interest · $38.32 penalty2001$1,434.13 total · $547.41 principal · $747.22 interest · $38.32 penalty2002$1,381.90 total · $547.41 principal · $697.95 interest · $38.32 penalty2003$1,773.09 total · $732.92 principal · $868.51 interest · $51.30 penalty2004$1,703.18 total · $732.92 principal · $802.55 interest · $51.30 penalty2005$1,633.26 total · $732.92 principal · $736.59 interest · $51.30 penalty2006$1,563.33 total · $732.92 principal · $670.62 interest · $51.30 penalty2007$1,451.33 total · $707.92 principal · $588.54 interest · $51.30 penalty2011$1,429.66 total · $865.63 principal · $402.52 interest · $60.59 penalty2012$1,398.17 total · $898.98 principal · $337.12 interest · $62.93 penalty2013$1,358.80 total · $931.29 principal · $265.41 interest · $65.19 penalty2014$449.38 total · $266.59 principal · $51.99 interest · $18.66 penalty2015$423.94 total · $266.59 principal · $27.99 interest · $18.66 penalty

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

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

$33K · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Vacant lot Row 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
Lot size
1,552 sqft
Zoning
RM1

Block context

400 block of N 52nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 436 N 52nd St  ·  440 N 52nd 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 58 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case CF-2024-070048 · Violation VI-2024-054733 · Code A-104.1/1 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-070048

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-043563 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. PermitCity Demolition

    Permit DP-2024-000480 · Completed

    Sub Demolition Permit for 648728. For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace one block on front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 436, 440 N. 52nd. Cut all trees to height of fence wall in rear. Install 4' high corral fence across front of property.

  6. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-005408 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-043563 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-038841 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-043563 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-043563 · FAILED

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

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2021-043563 · Violation VI-2021-032102 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2021-043563 · Violation VI-2021-032100 · 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.

  21. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-043563 · Violation VI-2021-032099 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-043563 · Violation VI-2021-032103 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2021-043563 · Violation VI-2021-032101 · 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.

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL

    Case CF-2020-038841 · Violation VI-2020-019739 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-038841 · Violation VI-2020-019740 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-038841 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  36. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 648728 · Violation 211952091 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2

    Case 648728 · Violation 211952093 · Code PM15-304.1B · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 648728 · Violation 211952092 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648728 · FAILED

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

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511506 · 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.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511506 · 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.

  42. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 511506 · Violation 3846653 · Code PM15-304.19V · CLOSEDCASE

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511506 · 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.

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 454147 · 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.

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

    Case 410670 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 424322 · 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.

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

    Case 424322 · 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.

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

    Case 410670 · 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.

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 424322 · 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.

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 424322 · 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.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 410670 · 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.

  52. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 424322 · Violation 3321486 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  53. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 424322 · 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.

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 410670 · 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.

  55. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 410670 · Violation 3309702 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  56. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)

    Case 410670 · Violation 3309701 · Code PM-304.8/16 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 410670 · Violation 3309700 · 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.

  58. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 410670 · 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.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 8:58 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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