2026 taxable assessment $399,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $430,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1138 Emily St
3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,342 sqft · CMX2 · built 2016
Owner-occupied · assessed $500K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $430K · sold 5×. On the 1100 block of Emily St.
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Property summary
Assessment$499,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $430,000
Last sale$487KRecorded 2025
Est. tax bill$5,595/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits12Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
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Property tax
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OPA 3940188402026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
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What stands out
From the public recordNew construction
Why it mattersBought for $345K in 2015, built new under a 2014 permit, sold for $487K in 2025.
View supporting records →The investment read
How this house has moved and where it's pointed: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.
Assessed value
$499,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $430,000 · built 2016
Price / sq ft
$320
block $277 · above block
Appreciation
+28%
+2%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -14% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$482K
+2%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,595
1.3% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
3.6%
≈$1K/mo rent
Times sold
5
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$335K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$335K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$335K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$408K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$442K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$442K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$442K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$463K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$463K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$500K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$500K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$430K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Land buy · 2015Land record $345KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2019Deed / sale $430KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2022Deed / sale $460KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $487KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2009-10-15Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2010-05-24Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2010-11-24SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-10-29AdministrativeThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-08-04ZoningThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-09-10AdministrativeThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-11-02PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-01-05ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-02-02SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-02-06MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-02-17PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2026-04-06Wall Covering ReplacementThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyPermit
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Every dated record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $487K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $460K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $430K
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- Land buyLand record $345K
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitZoning
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
The paper trail
New constructionBought for $345K in 2015, built new under a 2014 permit, sold for $487K in 2025.
- 2014 ZoningPermitAdministrativePermitPlumbingPermit
- 2015 ElectricalPermitSuppressionPermitMechanicalPermitPlumbingPermit$345KLand buy
- 2019 $430KSold
- 2022 $460KSold
- 2025 $487KSold
- 2026 Wall Covering ReplacementPermit
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- PermitWall Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2026-002625 · Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Recorded transfer$487K transfer
2025
- Recorded transfer$460K transfer
2022
- Recorded transfer$430K transfer
2019
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 590443 · COMPLETED
5" COMBINATION SYSTEM LATERAL, HOUSE TRAP, FAI, (P)HD & 1" RFSS COMBINATION FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE - "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS /PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE SHORING"
- PermitMechanical
Permit 589110 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 HEATPUMP SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK(SFD)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 575393 · COMPLETED
INSTALL RFSS (NFPA 13D) SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 1" COMBINED SERVICE IN A NEW TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTED UNDER PERMIT #535671. SEE AP #573489 (1132 EMILY ST) FOR SPORINKLER PLANS AND CALCS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 582544 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 100AMP SERVICE & TOTAL REWIRE THROUGHOUT AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD) SOUTH DISTRICT
- Land recordLand record
2015
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 571633 · COMPLETED
PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING - "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION" - NOTE: EXTERIOR PLUMBING IS PENDING A "REVISED" PERMIT
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 535671 · COMPLETED
AMENDING PERMIT # 245416 SEE AP# 535662 FOR AMENDED PLANS
- PermitZoning
Permit 552938 · COMPLETED
PROPOSED ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE ON EXISTING SFD
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 502915 · COMPLETED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT #245416 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46 OF 2010 AS MODIFIED BY ACT 87 OF 2012. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. *SEE A/P #245408 FOR APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 309531 · EXPIRED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION, BACKFLOW AND SPRINKLERS FOR SFD.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 245416 · EXPIRED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION TO EXISTING WAREHOUSE BLDG. INTO 1 ATTACHED SFD WITH C/O
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 242563 · COMPLETED
PARTIAL DEMO OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. CONSTRUCT EXISTING BLDG TO CREATE 7 ATTACHED SFD.NO PARKING PROPOSED
What this record suggests
The City file documents 12 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 10 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The property, on paper
The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,342 sqft
livable area
Lot
703 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
B-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 1138 Emily St takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.
When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
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+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
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down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
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rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
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NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
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year-1 return on cash in
Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.
Block context
1138 Emily St sits on the 1100 block of Emily St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1136 Emily St · 1134 Emily St
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner — OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history — Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections — L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022 — Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016 — Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance — Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals — L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents — US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 5:01 AM 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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