House report

1327 S 16th St

3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,746 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $502K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $493K · sold 3×. On the 1300 block of S 16th St.

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Property summary

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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.

Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,456/year

2026 taxable assessment $175,478 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $492,800; 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 365120100
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $175,478 of $501,800 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$7,024/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,596.41 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$1,263.51 total · $873.75 principal · $170.38 interest · $61.16 penalty2015$249.29 total · $121.57 principal · $18.40 interest · $8.51 penalty2016$1,083.61 total · $912.74 principal · $13.70 interest · $9.13 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

What stands out

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Finding

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$175K transfer in 2018; major alteration permit in 2018; $650K transfer in 2024 (+271% between recorded amounts).

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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

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $2,456/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $7,024/yr — $4,568/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.

Built 1925: 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.

If you own it

Verify which assessment relief applies

OPA shows a material assessment exemption, but this record does not identify its legal basis or transfer treatment. Ask OPA for the approval history; if the current treatment ends, an eligible owner-occupant may need to apply separately for Homestead relief.

$2,596 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

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
$501,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $492,800 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$282
block $202 · above block
Assessment change
+433%
+16%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,456
0.49% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3

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

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19146 median$493K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $650K
  2. LicenseRental
  3. Deed / saleDeed / sale $525K
  4. PermitMechanical
  5. PermitElectrical
  6. PermitPlumbing
  7. PermitZoning
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. InspectionVAC INSP
  10. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  11. PermitMajor alteration
  12. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  13. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  14. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  15. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. Deed / saleDeed / sale $175K
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  20. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  21. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  24. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. InspectionCSUFINAL
  27. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE
  28. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 3
  29. PermitFast form building

The paper trail

$175K transfer in 2018; major alteration permit in 2018; $650K transfer in 2024 (+271% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2017 Inspection failed ×4L&I visit
  2. 2018 $175KTransferMajor alterationPermitZoningPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 3 passedL&I visitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitMechanicalPermit
  3. 2019 $525KTransfer
  4. 2024 $650KTransfer

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Browse 32 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$650K transfer

    2024

  2. LicenseRental

    License 937023 · Closed

    Megan Liaboe-Ramos · Expires 2024-10-31

  3. Recorded transfer$525K transfer

    2019

  4. PermitMechanical

    Permit 919883 · COMPLETED

    TWO ZONE SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK (1) 40K BTU HEAT 2 TON A/C 1000 CFM (2) 40K BTU HEAT 2 TON A/C 1000 CFM

  5. PermitElectrical

    Permit 901739 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ALL NEW WIRING,SWITCHES,RECEPTACLES,LIGHTING AND INTERCONNECTED 120VOLT SMOKES AND INSTALL NEW 200AMP SERVICE PER 2008 NEC (SFD)

  6. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 899473 · COMPLETED

    3 TOILETS,3 LAVS AND,KITCHEN SINK 2 BATH TUBS (SFD)

  7. PermitZoning

    Permit 862578 · COMPLETED

    EREECTION OF A 10'X 12' ROOF DECK AT THE THIRD FLOOR LEVEL AND A 16'X 25' ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A SPIRAL STAIRCASE ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING THREE STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE.

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 862579 · Issued

    INTERIOR REHAB WITH NEW FINISHED BASEMENT AND ROOF DECKS

  9. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 620454 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 562726 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 620454 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  12. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 857212 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- FOR INTERIOR DEMO/CLEAN OUT OF FIRE DAMAGE TO RESOLVE CASE #562726. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #562726.

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

    Case 599103 · PASSED

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

  14. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 620454 · Violation 4637281 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 620454 · Violation 4637283 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 620454 · Violation 4637282 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 599103 · 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. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 562726 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. Recorded transfer$175K transfer

    2018

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 599103 · 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.

  21. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 599103 · Violation 4574385 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 599103 · Violation 4574387 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 599103 · Violation 4574386 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 562808 · Violation 4138679 · Code PM15-308.1 · RESOLVE

  25. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 562808 · Violation 4138680 · Code PM15-108.1 · RESOLVE

  26. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 562808 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  27. InvestigationCSUFINAL

    Case 562808 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE

    Case 562726 · Violation 4555818 · Code PM15-305.1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 562726 · Violation 4555816 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 3

    Case 562726 · Violation 4555817 · Code PM15-304.1C · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 562808 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. PermitFast form building

    Permit 112673 · COMPLETED

What this record suggests

The City file documents 7 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K with a lien entry. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $2,456/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$7,024/year$4,568/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.

2016: ~$794/yr2017: ~$794/yr2018: ~$794/yr2019: ~$794/yr2020: ~$2,438/yr2021: ~$2,438/yr2022: ~$2,438/yr2023: ~$2,728/yr2024: ~$2,728/yr2025: ~$2,456/yr2026: ~$2,456/yr20162026
2026~$2,456/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($501,800 assessed − $326,346 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $2,456/yr full-assessment scenario: $501,800 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,024/yr The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,746 sqft
livable area
Lot
792 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
B
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 1327 S 16th 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.

$650K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — 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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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

1327 S 16th St sits on the 1300 block of S 16th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1325 S 16th St  ·  1329 S 16th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 4:03 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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