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Property Report

4020 SPRUCE ST

Philadelphia, PA 19104

94.8/100

This property at 4020 SPRUCE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$1,036,000
Year Built1915
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerMichael Karp
NeighborhoodUniversity City

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionC

Property Overview

This Philadelphia property at 4020 SPRUCE ST sits in University City and currently shows no open code violations, tax delinquencies, or recent ownership transfers in the public record. It is classified as SINGLE FAMILY and was built in 1915. The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment values it at $1,036,000. KnowMyBlock continuously monitors Philadelphia public records — any new violations, transfers, or safety designations will appear on this page as they're reported.

Property summary

4020 Spruce St is a 1915-built single family in the University City section of 19104, last assessed at $1,036,000. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. All 1 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Michael Karp, an individual with a portfolio of 19 Philadelphia properties. With 19 properties under the same ownership, patterns in violations, permits, and tax compliance across the portfolio offer additional context.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
4033 Spruce St1915Apartments > 4 Units$1,551,800A
4029 Spruce St1900Apartments > 4 Units$1,329,000A
4034 Spruce St1900Apartments > 4 Units$1,160,200B
4018 Spruce St1915Single Family$1,123,200A
4046 Spruce St1915Apartments > 4 Units$1,107,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2024-12-02Permit issued — Alterations
  2. 2020-02-27License issued
  3. 2020-02-15Complaint closed
  4. 2009-12-04Complaint closed
  5. 2009-12-03Complaint filed — Fire Residential
  6. 2009-10-15Inspection
  7. 2009-10-05Violation opened — A.CNE.000
  8. 2009-10-05Inspection
  9. 2009-09-28Complaint filed — Maintenance Residential
  10. 2008-04-18Permit completed

Owner portfolio

Michael Karp is an individual that holds 19 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19104
$198,100median value
9.8%with open violations
11,823properties tracked

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