House report

1232 E Oxford St

3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,995 sqft · RSA5 · built 2012

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $579K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $578K · sold 5×. On the 1200 block of E Oxford St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$6,705/year

2026 taxable assessment $479,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $578,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 181074400
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 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 record
Finding

New construction

Record summary

$400K transfer recorded in 2013; new construction appears in a 2012 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $645K in 2023.

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What to do with this

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.

If you own it

Construction next door (1233 E Oxford St, 2025)

Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.

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.

Assessment and tax history

Every fetched annual City assessment for this house, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.

Assessed value
$579,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $578,000 · built 2012
Price / sq ft
$290
block $302 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+48%
+4%/yr since 2016 · 2027 0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$6,705
1.16% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
5

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19125 median$578K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19125 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record23 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $645K
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $400K
  3. Deed / saleDeed / sale $400K
  4. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  5. L&I violationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
  6. PermitPlumbing
  7. PermitMechanical
  8. PermitElectrical
  9. PermitSuppression
  10. PermitNew construction
  11. PermitZoning/use
  12. PermitZoning
  13. AppealZoning board appeal
  14. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  15. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionBRU INSP
  18. AppealZoning board appeal
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  21. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

$400K transfer recorded in 2013; new construction appears in a 2012 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $645K in 2023.

  1. 2012 ZoningPermitZoning/usePermit2 L&I violationsL&INew constructionPermitSuppressionPermitElectricalPermitMechanicalPermitPlumbingPermitPlumbingPermit
  2. 2013 $400KTransfer
  3. 2016 $400KTransfer
  4. 2023 $645KTransfer

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Browse 23 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$645K transfer

    2023

  2. Recorded transfer$400K transfer

    2016

  3. Recorded transfer$400K transfer

    2013

  4. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 414579 · Violation 2667089 · Code A-302.8/30 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  5. ViolationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN

    Case 414579 · Violation 2667116 · Code PM-302.5/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  6. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 436924 · COMPLETED

    3-WC, 1-SHOWER, -1-TUB, 4-LAVS, 1-KS, 1-WASHER & SEWER EJECTOR (SFD)

  7. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 435317 · COMPLETED

    142K COPPER WATER SVC COMPLETE,5 IN LATERAL,CT,FAI,PRVBX & 4IN CAST IRON MAIN INTO FT WALL ONLY(SFD)PA1#20122900131

  8. PermitMechanical

    Permit 433699 · COMPLETED

    FULL DUCT INSTALLATION GAS FURNACE 90M000 BTU'S

  9. PermitElectrical

    Permit 432003 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL OF 52 RECEPTACLES, 36 SWITCHES, 48 RECESSED LITS, 22 LIGHTS OUTLETS, 5 SMOKE DETECTORS, 2 CO2 DETECTORS, 3 BATH FANS, 12 TELEPHONE JACKS, 5 CATV JACKS, 9 EQUIPMENT CIRCUITS AND 1-200 AMPS SERVICE PER 2008 NEC (SFD)

  10. PermitSuppression

    Permit 423312 · COMPLETED

    FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW NFPA 13-D AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLANS

  11. PermitNew construction

    Permit 414579 · COMPLETED

    ERECT A NEW 3 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ATTACHED HOME.

  12. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 410451 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE (2) LOTS FROM (2) LOTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SFD ON EACH LOT.

  13. PermitZoning

    Permit 395735 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE (2) LOTS FROM (2) LOTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SFD ON EACH LOT.

  14. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 17728 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 395735 · PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS FROM TWO (2) LOTS AND FOR THE ERECTION ON EACH LOT OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 35' HIGH) WITH A CELLAR AND A ROOF DECK AND EACH FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY D

  15. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 238573 · Violation 1711220 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 238573 · Violation 1711221 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 110632 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 9347 · OPEN · Granted

    Related permit 218684 · PERMIT FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO NEW LOTS FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS AND ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR (MAXIMUM 35' HIGH), REAR DECK AT THE THIRD STORY LEVEL (LOCATED ON THE SECOND STORY ROOF), AN OPE

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 110632 · 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.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 53690 · 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.

  21. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 110632 · Violation 1185885 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 110632 · Violation 1185884 · Code PM-102.4/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 53690 · 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 bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 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
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,995 sqft
livable area
Lot
970 sqft
Basement
Full, semi-finished
city code B
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Quality grade
B
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
CLOSED · Granted · 2012

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 1232 E Oxford 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.

$578K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2013) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.98% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
modeled year-1 return

Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.

Block context

1232 E Oxford St sits on the 1200 block of E Oxford St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 12:55 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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