House report

818 N 38th St

3 stories2,040 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$37K 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$125K$250KZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) median$194K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $140K
  2. L&I violationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. PermitAlterations
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  11. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL
  12. Deed / saleDeed / sale $95K
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $95K
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  20. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  21. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  22. InspectionBP_BLDG
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. PermitMajor alteration
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  28. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  29. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  31. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  32. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  33. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  34. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  35. InspectionBP_BLDG
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  38. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  39. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  40. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. PermitMajor alteration
  43. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  44. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  45. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  46. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  47. InspectionL_INITIAL

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $4K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$519/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $37,100 × 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 $194,000. 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 243148800
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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 $4,184.45 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2004$1,117.59 total · $259.47 principal · $362.61 interest · $23.63 penalty2005$850.14 total · $337.57 principal · $339.26 interest · $23.63 penalty2006$119.10 total · $40.77 principal · $37.31 interest · $2.85 penalty2007$132.69 total · $51.26 principal · $42.29 interest · $3.59 penalty2008$794.38 total · $361.89 principal · $265.98 interest · $25.33 penalty2009$479.01 total · $225.04 principal · $145.15 interest · $15.75 penalty2010$350.96 total · $170.72 principal · $94.75 interest · $11.95 penalty2015$136.74 total · $98.62 principal · $10.36 interest · $6.90 penalty2016$203.84 total · $103.03 principal · $1.54 interest · $1.03 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.

Stories
3
Interior
2,040 sqft livable area
Lot
1,226 sqft
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Block context

800 block of N 38th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 816 N 38th St  ·  820 N 38th 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 46 dated rows
  1. Recorded transfer$140K transfer

    2025

  2. ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS

    Case CF-2023-029302 · Violation VI-2023-022225 · Code A-202.4 · WARNING ISSUED

    Resolution: WARNING ISSUED

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-029302

  4. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-004380 · Completed

    Curb trap and fresh air inlet

  5. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2022-016475 · Completed

    RREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 683104 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-016787 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-008662 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-016787 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2021-016787 · Violation VI-2021-013080 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL

    Case CF-2021-016787 · Violation VI-2021-013081 · 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.

  12. Recorded transfer$95K transfer

    2021

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-008662 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 683104 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 683108 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-008662 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-008662 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2020-008662 · Violation VI-2020-001756 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-008662 · Violation VI-2020-001757 · 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.

  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 1040444 · Completed

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASES #683104 AND 683108. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ON APPROVED PLANS. A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. WORK INCLUDES SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS. MAKE SAFE PERMIT ONLY.

  21. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 683108 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 683104 · FAILED

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

  23. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 1006238 · EXPIRED

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASES #683104 AND 683108. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ON APPROVED PLANS. A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. WORK INCLUDES SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS. MAKE SAFE PERMIT ONLY.

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 683104 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 683104 · Violation 211960946 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 683104 · Violation 211960945 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 683104 · Violation 211960944 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE

    Case 683104 · Violation 211960943 · Code PM15-305.1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 683104 · Violation 211960947 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 683108 · Violation 211961235 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 683108 · Violation 211961237 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 683108 · Violation 211961236 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 683104 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 683108 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 637034 · CLOSED

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

  36. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 673585 · Violation 4951051 · Code PM15-304.1G · CLOSEDCASE

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

  37. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case 673585 · Violation 4951050 · Code PM15-110.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  38. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 673585 · Violation 4951053 · Code PM15-304.1H · CLOSEDCASE

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

  39. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2

    Case 673585 · Violation 4951052 · Code PM15-304.1B · CLOSEDCASE

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

  40. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 673585 · FAILED

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

  41. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 933062 · EXPIRED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE #637034. WORK TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF JOISTS (LESS THAN 2/3) AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER ENGINEER'S PLAN. ENGINEER RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISION OF REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER PROPOSED WORK (INSULATION, FINISHES, ETC.) AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF THIS STRUCTURE. NO OTHER WORK AUTHORIZED BY THIS PERMIT. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 10 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 637034 · FAILED

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

  43. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 637034 · Violation 4735871 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  44. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 637034 · Violation 4735872 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  45. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 637034 · FAILED

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

  46. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 1214 · CLOSED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 11:05 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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