Philadelphia City property record for 252 Monastery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,669 (2026) |
| APN | 21-1132982 |
| Primary APN | 21-1132982 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 4,916 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 86 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 132982 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 MONASTERY AVE |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19128-4837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSA5 |
| Legal Description | NWC DESTER ST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PHILADELPHIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
252 Monastery Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Philadelphia City records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 MONASTERY AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128-4837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0052475581 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Monastery Ave was $5,669.
Source: Philadelphia City assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County / Municipality | Philadelphia City |
| Unified School District | Philadelphia City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $478,900 (+18.25%) Land $95,780 Building $383,120 | $478,900 (+18.25%) Land $95,780 Building $383,120 | |
| 2026 | $5,669.00 | $405,000 (-) Land $81,000 Building $324,000 | $405,000 (-) Land $81,000 Building $324,000 |
| 2025 | $5,669.00 | $405,000 Land $81,000 Building $324,000 | $405,000 Land $81,000 Building $324,000 |
| 2023 | $3,766.00 Additional exemption filed | $336,900 | $336,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 252 Monastery Ave; there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 252 Monastery Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID PA1510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,006 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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