281 S 52ND ST
STR/OFF 2 STY MASONRY · Philadelphia · 19139
At a glance
281 S 52ND ST in Philadelphia, PA is listed on the Philadelphia property roll as “STR/OFF 2 STY MASONRY”, OPA account 882067970. The roll records 1,863 sq ft of building area, 2 floors, a 1925 build year and an assessed value of $278,000. It last sold for $312,500 in Jul 2016. 1 active business locations at this address appear in public records.
Recorded transfers — county roll + state sale file
Sale history
| Recorded | Price | Qualification | Source | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | $312,500 | not rated | County roll | — |
Prices are the consideration recorded in Philadelphia's public property records. Where a qualification code exists it is the assessor's judgement of whether a transfer was arm's length; transfers without one appear unrated rather than assumed clean. Whether a building is on the market today, and at what price, is not a public record and is not shown here — asking prices, listings and lease terms live in private commercial databases.
Public record — 1 matched business locations
Tenants & business locations
| Company | Suite / floor | Since | Source | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52ND ST AND SPRUCE LLC | — | Jul 2024 | Philadelphia L&I licence | folio match · high |
Philadelphia assessment roll
Parcel record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| OPA account | 882067970 |
| Site address | 281 S 52ND ST |
| Land use (DOR) | BB0 — STR/OFF 2 STY MASONRY |
| Building area (actual) | 1,863 sq ft |
| Floors / units / buildings | 2 / — / — |
| Lot size | — |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Zoning (primary) | — |
| Land value | — |
| Building value | — |
| Total assessed value | $278,000 |
Recorded owner (assessment roll)
52ND ST AND SPRUCE LLC
Owner mailing address: 100 ASHLEY WAY, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, 19462
The owner is on site.A business-tax receipt at this address is held in the owner's own name, so the public record shows an owner-occupier rather than a landlord letting the space.
Location
- Address
- 281 S 52ND ST
- City
- Philadelphia
- ZIP
- 19139
- Coordinates
- 39.95478, -75.22565
Within ~650 m
Nearby office buildings
- 17-23 S 52ND ST0 tenants
28,609 sq ft · 7 fl · 1920
- 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST1 tenants
16,991 sq ft · 1 fl · 1981
- 5429-55 CHESTNUT ST2 tenants
15,680 sq ft · 1900
- 14-18 N 52ND ST0 tenants
10,368 sq ft · 3 fl · 1915
- 104-06 S 52ND ST1 tenants
8,968 sq ft · 2 fl · 1915
- 5219 MARKET ST0 tenants
8,000 sq ft · 4 fl · 1925
How does 281 S 52ND ST compare with other Philadelphia office buildings?
At 1,863 sq ft, 281 S 52ND ST is less than a tenth the size of the average office building on the Philadelphia roll, which comes to 36,284 sq ft across 2,470 buildings.
Its assessed value works out to $149 per square foot of building area, against $163 across all office floor area on the roll.
The last recorded sale priced it at $168 per square foot.
Does the owner of 281 S 52ND ST hold other Philadelphia office property?
52ND ST AND SPRUCE LLC also holds a business-tax receipt at this address, so the public record shows an owner-occupier rather than a landlord letting the space.
What has happened at 281 S 52ND ST recently?
1 recorded transfer is on file for this parcel, the latest dated Jul 2016.
What does “STR/OFF 2 STY MASONRY” mean for this parcel?
The Philadelphia roll classifies OPA account 882067970 as “STR/OFF 2 STY MASONRY” (use code BB0). BuildingCensus includes a parcel in its office census when the roll gives it an office-class use, so the label is the county's, not an inference.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns 281 S 52ND ST?
The recorded owner on the Philadelphia assessment roll (current) is 52ND ST AND SPRUCE LLC. Owner mailing address on file: 100 ASHLEY WAY, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, 19462.
What companies have offices at 281 S 52ND ST?
1 active business locations at this building appear in Philadelphia public records, including 52ND ST AND SPRUCE LLC. Public records under-count tenants that don't hold a local receipt or register the address.
How big is 281 S 52ND ST?
The Philadelphia roll records 1,863 sq ft of building area, 2 floors, a build year of 1925.
What is the assessed value of 281 S 52ND ST?
$278,000 on the Philadelphia roll. Assessed values are taxable-roll figures, not market prices.
When did 281 S 52ND ST last sell?
The last recorded transfer was in Jul 2016 for $312,500 ($168 per square foot).
What is the OPA account for 281 S 52ND ST?
OPA account 882067970, site address 281 S 52ND ST, Philadelphia. It is the key to look the parcel up in the Office of Property Assessment nightly roll (Philadelphia).
More around 281 S 52ND ST
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Data provenance — public records only
- Philadelphia — Office of Property Assessment nightly roll (owner and mailing address on every parcel), Department of Records deed transfers with consideration and counterparties, and L&I business licences joined by OPA account. The universal Commercial Activity licence roll publishes no premises addresses, so occupancy shows regulated activities only.
Every fact on this page is drawn from the government records above — no listing sites, no scraped platforms, no third-party images. Facts from public records are uncopyrightable; each tenancy row carries its source and match confidence. Records can lag reality — a business-tax receipt or registration at an address is evidence of occupancy, not a lease confirmation.
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Dataset updated . Source: Philadelphia assessment roll, OPA account 882067970.
About this data
Source: Office of Property Assessment nightly roll (Philadelphia), as published October 10, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “281 S 52ND ST, Philadelphia, PA (OPA account 882067970)”, https://buildingcensus.com/offices/philly/office-building-9d8bce16 (data as of October 10, 2026).