House report

1268 S Bucknell St

2 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,344 sqft · RSA5 · built 1923

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $377K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $305K · sold 2×. On the 1200 block of S Bucknell St.

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Property summary

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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.

Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$5,270/year

2026 taxable assessment $376,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $305,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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 361362300
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $0 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

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Finding

Permit on record

Record summary

$258K transfer recorded in 2016. Alteration permit recorded in 2016.

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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

Built 1923: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

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.

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
$376,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $305,400 · built 1923
Price / sq ft
$227
block $221 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+188%
+10%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -19% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,270
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19146 median$305K2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record30 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $346K
  2. LicenseRental
  3. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  4. PermitMechanical
  5. PermitAlteration
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. PermitPlumbing
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  10. PermitDemolition
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $258K
  14. PermitPlumbing
  15. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  19. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  20. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. PermitUse
  23. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  24. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  25. L&I violationEXT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR/REPLACE
  26. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  27. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  28. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. LicenseRental

The paper trail

$258K transfer recorded in 2016. Alteration permit recorded in 2016.

  1. 2012 Inspection passedL&I visitPlumbingPermit
  2. 2016 DemolitionPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitMechanicalPermitAlterationPermitL&I violationL&IL&I: 3 failed, 3 passedL&I visit$258KTransfer
  3. 2025 $346KTransfer

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Browse 31 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$346K transfer

    2025

  2. LicenseRental

    License 909633 · Inactive

    Grace Wagner · Expires 2023-10-30 · Inactive 2023-12-29

  3. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 712394 · Inactive

    BEYHA FAWWAZ (C/O OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC) · Expires 2017-08-24 · Inactive 2017-10-23

  4. PermitMechanical

    Permit 704051 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 80,000 BTU HEATER 92% 3 TON OF AIR AND ALL DUCT WORK

  5. PermitAlteration

    Permit 704396 · COMPLETED

    STUCCO EXTERIOR-EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- FOR THE APPLICATION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 701114 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 100AMP SERVICE AND REWIRE THROUGH OUT WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,OUTLETS,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  7. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 699043 · COMPLETED

    2 BATH, 1 KITCHEN, 1 WASHER BOX AND 1 MAIN BLOCK WATER SYSTEM. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 697884 · Issued

    FRRAMING DRYWALL (APPLICANT AGREES TO THE EZ ALTERATIONS STANDARDS ANY DEVIATIONS COULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION HAVING TO SUBMIT BUILDING DRAWINGS)

  9. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 517554 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. PermitDemolition

    Permit 697314 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMO OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS ONLY, NO STRUCTURAL WORK ON THIS PERMIT

  11. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 517554 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  12. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 517554 · Violation 3947809 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 338799 · PASSED

    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 passed.

  14. Recorded transfer$258K transfer

    2016

  15. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 427684 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE WATER SERVICE FROM STREET TO CURB (SFD) PA1#20122561422

  16. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 301431 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 301431 · 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.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 301431 · 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.

  19. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 301431 · Violation 2345262 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 206393 · Violation 1564951 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPEXCP

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.

  21. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 206393 · Violation 1564950 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPEXCP

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 206393 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 206393 · PASSED

    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 passed.

  24. PermitUse

    Permit 248282 · COMPLETED

    SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING FOR THREE (3) UNRELATED PERSONS NOT CAPABLE OF SELF-PRESERVATION IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGNS.

  25. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 206393 · Violation 1564946 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPEXCP

  26. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 206393 · Violation 1564947 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPEXCP

  27. ViolationEXT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR/REPLACE

    Case 206393 · Violation 1564948 · Code PM-304.7/2 · COMPEXCP

  28. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 206393 · Violation 1564949 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPEXCP

  29. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 206393 · Violation 1564944 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPEXCP

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

    Case 206393 · Violation 1564945 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPEXCP

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines.

  31. LicenseRental

    License 316952 · Inactive

    BEYHA FAWWAZ RHONE VANCE · Expires 2011-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

What this record suggests

The City file documents 8 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, drywall / interior finishing, electrical work. 8 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
2
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,344 sqft
livable area
Lot
825 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
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
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 1268 S Bucknell 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.

$346K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — 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

1268 S Bucknell St sits on the 1200 block of S Bucknell St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1266 S Bucknell St  ·  1270 S Bucknell St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 4:52 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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