2026 taxable assessment $141,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $712,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1340 N Howard St
3 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 2,220 sqft · RSA5 · built 2016
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $705K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $712K · sold 2×. On the 1300 block of N Howard St.
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Property summary
Assessment$705,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $712,000
Last sale$497KRecorded 2017
Est. tax bill$1,974/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $9,869/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits11Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open7 historical across 3 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 1820575452026 OPA taxes $141,000 of $705,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.
See the assessment math →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.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
What stands out
From the public recordNew construction
Record summary$497K transfer recorded in 2017; new construction appears in a 2016 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.
View supporting records →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 $1,974/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $9,869/yr — $7,895/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.
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.
If you’re the landlord
Licensed rental — keep it that way
Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.
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
$705,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $712,000 · built 2016
Price / sq ft
$321
block $288 · above block
Assessment change
+960%
+24%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +1% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,974
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2
licensed rental
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$67K 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$475K 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$504K 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$504K 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$504K 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$595K 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$595K 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$705K 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$705K 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$712K 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 · 2017Land record $497KA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2011-03-24UseThis 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 · 2016-02-08ZoningThis 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 · 2016-03-07Zoning/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 · 2016-06-15Zoning admin reviewThis 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 · 2016-11-17New 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 · 2016-11-22SuppressionThis 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 · 2016-12-08PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-01-20MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-02-03ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-04-19AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-12-11EXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAINA 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 · 2012-12-11DEBRIS 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-12-11PROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRISA 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 · 2012-12-11BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-06-14PROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRISA 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 · 2013-06-14DEBRIS 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-01-19CLIP 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 · 2016-01-19EXT 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2013-08-05BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-03-04BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2025-12-29RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19122 medianAssessmentLand buyL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record22 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRental
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- Land buyLand record $497K
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning admin review
- PermitZoning/use
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitZoning
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- L&I violationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- L&I violationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitUse
The paper trail
New construction$497K transfer recorded in 2017; new construction appears in a 2016 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.
- 2016 Zoning/usePermitZoning admin reviewPermit2 L&I violationsL&IInspection passedL&I visitNew constructionPermitSuppressionPermitPlumbingPermitPlumbingPermit
- 2017 MechanicalPermitElectricalPermitAdministrativePermit$497KLand transfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 24 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseRental
License 0996394 · Active
Andrew Evans · Expires 2026-12-28
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 776441 · COMPLETED
AMENDING BLDG PERMIT #721973 PARTY WALL FOUNDATION WIDTH REVISED TO 12" THICK INSTEAD OF 16" 2 HR FIRE RATED PARTY WALL TO HAVE 1/2" INSTEAD OF 5/8" SEE AP# 756510 FOR APPROVED PLANS
- PermitElectrical
Permit 756852 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE,COMPLETE REWIRE INCLUDING RECEPTS,SWITCHES,OUTLETS,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKES/CO DETECOTRS AND LOW VOLTAGE PHONE, CABLE & DOOR BELL AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 753278 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- Land recordLand record
2017
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 741917 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING WATER LINES AND DRAIN LINES FOR (3)3PC BATHROOMS,1 POWDER ROOM,1 KITCHEN SINK,1 LAUNDRY BOX (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 741826 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING 5" HOUSE TRAP,4" FRESH AIR INLET,5" LATERAL AND 1" WATER SERVICE-PA1#20163420952-"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"
- PermitSuppression
Permit 738154 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 1" COMBINED FIRE & DOMESTIC SERVICE LINE FOR A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. SEE AP#719342 FOR PLANS/CALCULATIONS.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 736422 · COMPLETED
PROPOSED 3 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR ROOF DECK & PILOT HOUSE. SEE AP# 721973 FOR APPROVED PLANS
- PermitZoning admin review
Permit 700385 · COMPLETED
FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE DEPTH OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED HOUSE FROM 51' TO A 44' AND FOR THE ELEMANATION OF A PILOT HOUSE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 674299 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE, LOT 1 THRU 10 (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET) WITH A ROOF DECK ABOVE ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE, EACH FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PROVISO PLAN STAMPED BY THE ZBA 0N 12/8/15)
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 362691 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitZoning
Permit 668319 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE 15 LOTS FROM 2 OPA ACCOUNTS
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 516911 · Violation 3823378 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
Case 516911 · Violation 3823379 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 386197 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
Case 386197 · Violation 2829046 · Code A-104.1/6 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 386197 · Violation 2829045 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 386197 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 362691 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
Case 362691 · Violation 2666546 · Code PM-302.5/1 · RESOLVE
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 362691 · Violation 2666540 · Code A-104.1/5 · RESOLVE
- ViolationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
Case 362691 · Violation 2666542 · Code A-104.1/6 · RESOLVE
- PermitUse
Permit 331578 · COMPLETED
VACANT LOT (J)
What this record suggests
The City file documents 11 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 11 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 · active rental license. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,974/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$9,869/year — $7,895/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.
2026: ($705,000 assessed − $563,980 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,974/yr
full-assessment scenario: $705,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $9,869/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
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,220 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,036 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
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
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 1340 N Howard 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 (2017) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.99% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
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Estimated cash needed
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down + 4% planning allowance
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rent − shown costs · /mo
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modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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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
1340 N Howard St sits on the 1300 block of N Howard St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1338 N Howard St · 1342 N Howard 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 11, 2026, 6:50 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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