House report

447 N 42nd St

6 bd3 ba3 stories1,977 sqftRSA5built 2024

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$73K 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$250K$500KZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) median$500K2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record46 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. PermitNew Construction
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $545K
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  10. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  13. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  14. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  15. PermitNew Construction
  16. PermitNew Construction
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  21. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. AppealZoning board appeal
  24. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  25. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  26. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  27. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  30. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  36. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  37. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  38. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  39. L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
  40. InspectionCSUFINAL
  41. L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
  42. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  43. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $13K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,022/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $73,000 × 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 $500,000. 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 061245800
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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 $13,317.95 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1994$1,181.23 total · $137.96 principal · $262.43 interest · $9.66 penalty1995$1,027.83 total · $291.95 principal · $538.65 interest · $20.44 penalty1996$1,007.15 total · $291.95 principal · $521.13 interest · $20.44 penalty1997$986.48 total · $291.95 principal · $503.61 interest · $20.44 penalty1999$924.47 total · $291.95 principal · $451.06 interest · $20.44 penalty2000$893.47 total · $291.95 principal · $424.79 interest · $20.44 penalty2001$862.46 total · $291.95 principal · $398.51 interest · $20.44 penalty2002$831.46 total · $291.95 principal · $372.24 interest · $20.44 penalty2003$1,002.76 total · $367.98 principal · $436.06 interest · $25.76 penalty2004$963.68 total · $367.98 principal · $402.94 interest · $25.76 penalty2005$924.60 total · $367.98 principal · $369.82 interest · $25.76 penalty2006$885.52 total · $367.98 principal · $336.70 interest · $25.76 penalty2007$159.61 total · $60.82 principal · $50.18 interest · $4.26 penalty2008$166.11 total · $66.91 principal · $49.18 interest · $4.68 penalty2009$159.01 total · $66.91 principal · $43.16 interest · $4.68 penalty2010$151.89 total · $66.91 principal · $37.13 interest · $4.68 penalty2011$156.79 total · $73.53 principal · $34.19 interest · $5.15 penalty2012$153.80 total · $76.36 principal · $28.63 interest · $5.35 penalty2013$150.08 total · $79.11 principal · $22.54 interest · $5.54 penalty2014$263.33 total · $107.87 principal · $21.04 interest · $7.55 penalty2015$251.87 total · $107.87 principal · $11.33 interest · $7.55 penalty2016$214.35 total · $112.69 principal · $1.70 interest · $1.13 penalty

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
6
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,977 sqft livable area
Lot
935 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 OPEN · Denied · 2019

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

Block context

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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 46 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016752 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016752 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS

    Case CF-2024-016752 · Violation VI-2024-013773 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016752 · FAILED

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

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2023-001320 · Completed

    Electrical Permit for combo RP-2022-005801

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2023-000636 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2022-005801

  7. Recorded transfer$545K transfer

    2024

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-110748 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-110748 · Violation VI-2023-082893 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2023-110748 · Violation VI-2023-082894 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-110748 · FAILED

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

  12. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-001853 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2022-005801

  13. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-001854 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2022-005801

  14. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-001852 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2022-005801

  15. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2023-002142 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  16. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2022-005801 · Completed

    FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK . FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2015 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY.** AMENDED AS OF 3/21/2024 FOR A LAYOUT MODIFICATION AND A HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT.**

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-076611 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-076611 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2022-009868 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-076611 · Violation VI-2022-056035 · 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.

  21. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-076611 · Violation VI-2022-056036 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-076611 · FAILED

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

  23. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 38421 · OPEN · Denied

    Related permit 1000459 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND EIGHT FEET FRONT SETBACK ABOVE 2ND FLOOR; AND ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. USES: F

  24. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 684576 · Violation 5034326 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 684576 · Violation 5034325 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 475075 · Violation 3523447 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 475075 · Violation 3523448 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 353878 · 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.

  29. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 390900 · Violation 2859053 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 390900 · Violation 2859052 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353878 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353878 · 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.

  33. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 353878 · Violation 2701513 · Code PM-102.4/1 · CLOSED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353878 · 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.

  35. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 298078 · Violation 2219693 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 298078 · Violation 2219692 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 229179 · Violation 1622920 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 229179 · Violation 1622922 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT

    Case 229179 · Violation 1622921 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationCSUFINAL

    Case 54689 · CLOSED

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

  41. ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT

    Case 209407 · Violation 1415748 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 209407 · Violation 1415749 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 209407 · Violation 1415747 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 50568 · 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. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 54689 · CLOSED

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

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 50568 · 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 29, 2026, 8:03 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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