2026 taxable assessment $595,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $695,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1201 Ellsworth St
3 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 2,044 sqft · RSA5 · built 2013
Owner-occupied · assessed $696K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $696K · sold 4×. On the 1200 block of Ellsworth St.
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Property summary
Assessment$695,9002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $695,900
Last sale$675KRecorded 2019
Est. tax bill$8,341/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits8Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open3 historical across 2 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.
BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.
A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 0211889202026 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 $130K in 2012, built new under a 2013 permit, sold for $675K in 2019.
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The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.
If you’re buying
Zoned RSA5: one household by right
Single-family rowhouse (the classic Philly row). Converting to a duplex or apartments needs a use variance the zoning board rarely grants — Pennsylvania courts require a physical hardship of the lot itself, and economics alone do not qualify.
Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.
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
$695,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $695,900 · built 2013
Price / sq ft
$340
block $304 · above block
Appreciation
+42%
+3%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$816K
+3%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$8,341
1.2% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
2.8%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
4
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$490K 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$490K 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$490K 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$542K 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$587K 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$587K 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$587K 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$696K 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$696K 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$696K 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$696K 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$696K 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 · 2012Land record $130KA 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 · 2014Deed / sale $490KA 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 · 2019Deed / sale $675KA 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 · 2011-05-02ZoningThis 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 · 2011-05-18Zoning/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 · 2013-05-16Zoning/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 · 2013-05-30New constructionThis 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 · 2013-07-09SuppressionThis 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 · 2013-07-23PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-08-14MechanicalThis 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 · 2013-08-27ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-11-29EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAIA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-11-29CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-06-06DEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTRA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2006-08-14HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-03-10HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2011-04-26Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2015-11-24Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record18 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $675K
- AppealZoning board appeal
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $490K
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- Land buyLand record $130K
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
The paper trail
New constructionBought for $130K in 2012, built new under a 2013 permit, sold for $675K in 2019.
- 2012 $130KLand buy2 L&I violationsL&I
- 2013 Zoning/usePermitNew constructionPermitL&I violationL&ISuppressionPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermitElectricalPermit
- 2014 $490KSold
- 2015 Appeal deniedZoning
- 2019 $675KSold
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Browse 18 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$675K transfer
2019
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 26095 · CLOSED · Denied
Related permit 628234 · PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF FENCE FACING 12TH STREET AND REMOVAL OF STEPS ON THE REAR. FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE AS-BUILT CONDITION OF THE ROOF DECK. FOR THE CREATION OF AN ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING 8'-6" X 16' ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING SIN
- Recorded transfer$490K transfer
2014
- PermitElectrical
Permit 491447 · COMPLETED
NEW 200AMP SERVICE REWIRE AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 489110 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF (1) HVAC UNIT INCLUDING DUCTWORK (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 484927 · COMPLETED
INSTALL SOIL AND WASTE PIPES - HOT AND COLD WATER LINES FOR 3 WC - 3 LAVS - 1 LT - 1 BT - 1 SHOWER
- PermitSuppression
Permit 477403 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH 1.5" FEED MAIN
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 472928 · Violation 2820356 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 472928 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF A (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, 3RD FLOOR ROOF DECK WITH ENCLOSED STAIR ACCESS TOWER. ALL SUB-CONTRACTORS TO BE LICENSED IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND LISTED ON PERMIT.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 465809 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A (3) STORY SFD WITH ROOF TOP DECK AND ENCLOSED STAIR ACCESS TOWER.
- ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
Case 361159 · Violation 2653582 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 361159 · Violation 2653581 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- Land recordLand record
2012
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 338668 · COMPLETED
CHILD APPLICATION, RELOCATION OF LOT LINES GRANTED ON AP # 318785, NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO FAMILY DWELLING
- PermitZoning
Permit 318785 · COMPLETED
AMMENDED APPLICATION FOR AP#282410, CAL.#13249
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 13249 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 318785 · AMENDED APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS. FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON PROPOSED PARCEL "A" AND THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE ON PRO
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 74823 · CLOSED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 74823 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 8 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 8 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 2 zoning/board appeals on record. 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
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,044 sqft
livable area
Lot
800 sqft
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
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
CLOSED · Denied · 2015
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 1201 Ellsworth 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 (2019) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.94% — 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
1201 Ellsworth St sits on the 1200 block of Ellsworth St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1203 Ellsworth St · 1205 Ellsworth 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, 10:44 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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