2026 assessment
$426K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
438 S 49th St
4 bd1 ba2 stories1,720 sqftRM1built 1925
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19143 area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
400 block of S 49th St
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$234K 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$234K 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$234K 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$239K 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$248K 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$248K 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$248K 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$379K 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$379K 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$426K 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$426K 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$389K 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 · 2009Deed / sale $235KA 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 · 2010-06-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-02-23PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-06-01AlterationThis 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 · 2019-08-06ZoningThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-08-19Major 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 · 2024-02-12Roof Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2025-12-03AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2026-02-27Addition 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2015-03-11RB_LIRBA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentDeed / saleAppealPermit
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- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning
- PermitAlteration
- AppealRB_LIRB
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $235K
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$4,569/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $326,400 × 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 $389,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 6010941002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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 property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,720 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,000 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · MOOT · 2015
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
400 block of S 49th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 436 S 49th St · 440 S 49th St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 27, 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 10 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2026-001625 · Issued
200 AMP SERVICE COMPLETE,,SERVICE CABLE DROP,METER MAIN,SUB FEEDER,40 CIRCUIT PANEL,FULL GROUNDING SYSTEM,BASEMENT,2-20 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUITS FOR 3 QUAD GFI OUTLETS,ADD 2 CEILING LIGHTS,SLEEVE ONE EXISTING WIRE,TIMER FOR EXISTING LAMPPOST,CLEAN UP MISC WIRES,LAUNDRY AREA,REPLACE 2 LIGHTS,RELOCATE SWITCH,CLEAN UP MISC WIRES,UTILITY ROOM,RELOCATE LIGHT AND REPLACE,CLEANUP MISC WIRES,HALLWAY,RELOCATE AND REPLACE LIGHT,CLEAN UP MISC WIRES,1ST FLOOR SUNROOM,20 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT FOR 2 OUTLETS,LIVING ROOM,20 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT FOR TWO OUTLETS,15 AMP ARC FAULT FOR EXISTING SWITCHES,TOP OF BASEMENT STEPS,REFEED SWITCH,3WAY SWITCH,ADD OCCUPANCY SENSOR,GARAGE,ADD LIGHT WITH SWITCH AND WIRING,CIRCUIT AND OUTLET FOR GARAGE DOOR OPENER. ALL WIRES BEING FISHED!!!
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-015309 · Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet & main drain.
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2024-001301 · Expired
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.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 980818 · COMPLETED
18'X14' FREE STANDING DECK TO BE BUILT AT REAR OF HOME. THE DECK WILL BE BUILT ACCORDING TO THE DRAWINGS PROVIDED. THE DECK WILL BE BUILT TO MEET PA IRC CODE REQUIRMENTS. THE DECK WILL B BUILT UTILIZING PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER OR FRAMING AND AZEK DECKING. THE DECK WILL BE BUILT WITH A WHITE VINYL RAILING SYSTEM AND WHITE VINYL PRIVACE RAIL ON TWO PARALLEL SIDES OF THE DECK.
- PermitZoning
Permit 980814 · COMPLETED
18'X14' FREE STANDING DECK TO BE BUILT AT REAR OF HOME. THE DECK WILL BE BUILT ACCORDING TO THE DRAWINGS PROVIDED. THE DECK WILL BE BUILT TO MEET PA IRC CODE REQUIRMENTS. THE DECK WILL B BUILT UTILIZING PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER OR FRAMING AND AZEK DECKING. THE DECK WILL BE BUILT WITH A WHITE VINYL RAILING SYSTEM AND WHITE VINYL PRIVACE RAIL ON TWO PARALLEL SIDES OF THE DECK.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 613866 · COMPLETED
ROOF REPLACEMENT-SINGLE PLY(SHINGLE). SFD
- AppealRB_LIRB
Appeal 23899 · OPEN · MOOT
PRIOR TO THE WINTER OF 2013/2014, OUR STREET HAD BEEN REPAVED AND IT HAD NO POTHOLES OR SINKHOLES. THERE WERE TWO WATER MAIN BREAKS IN FRONT OF OUR HOUSE. BECAUSE OF THE WATER MAIN BREAKS, PWD EXCAVATED MULTIPLE HOLES IN OUR STREET. OUR FIR
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 592120 · COMPLETED
REPLACE LATERAL CURB TRAPS & FAI PA2015051091 "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS & PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
- PermitElectrical
Permit 282582 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 4 20A BRANCH CIRCUITS FOR KITCHEN COUNTER, BATHROOM & BEDROOMS. INSTALL 10 RECEPTACLES 1 2ND FLOOR SMOKE DETECTOR. ALL WORK PER 2008 NEC.
- Recorded transfer$235K transfer
2009
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 28, 2026, 4:23 PM 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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