2026 taxable assessment $294,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $418,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1347 S 20th St
3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,536 sqft · RM1 · built 2014
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $394K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $418K · sold 4×. On the 1300 block of S 20th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$394,3002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $418,300
Last sale$431KRecorded 2022
Est. tax bill$4,120/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits10Every 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
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OPA 3611879002026 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
Record summary$70K transfer recorded in 2013; new construction appears in a 2013 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $431K in 2022.
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If you own it
Construction next door (1349 S 20th St, 2026)
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
$394,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $418,300 · built 2014
Price / sq ft
$272
block $267 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+195%
+10%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,120
1.04% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$142K 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$260K 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$260K 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$280K 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$409K 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$409K 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$409K 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$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 · 2024$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 · 2025$394K 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$394K 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$418K 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 · 2013Land record $70KA 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 $261KA 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 · 2022Deed / sale $431KA 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 · 2010-09-22AlterationThis 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 · 2010-10-01DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2012-02-29ZoningThis 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 · 2012-02-29AdditionThis 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 · 2013-03-28ZoningThis 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 · 2013-03-28New 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 · 2013-05-10MechanicalThis 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 · 2013-05-31SuppressionThis 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 · 2013-06-03ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-07-19PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-11-18LICENSE-VAC LOTA 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 · 2010-11-18VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2010-11-18VACANT LOT STANDARDA 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 · 2012-06-29CLIP 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 · 2012-06-29EXT 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 · 2013-06-21CLIP 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 · 2013-06-21DUMPING - PRIVATE LOTA 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 · 2005-08-02CSUINITIALA 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 · 2010-12-07CI INSPA 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 · 2011-01-05CI INSPA 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 · 2011-04-12PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-11-30BP_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 · 2013-04-01BP_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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-10-04Zoning 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 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record27 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $431K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $261K
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- L&I violationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitZoning
- PermitNew construction
- Land buyLand record $70K
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
- PermitDemolition
- PermitAlteration
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
The paper trail
New construction$70K transfer recorded in 2013; new construction appears in a 2013 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $431K in 2022.
- 2012 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2013 ZoningPermitNew constructionPermit$70KLand transferMechanicalPermitSuppressionPermitElectricalPermit2 L&I violationsL&IPlumbingPermitInspection passed ×2L&I visit
- 2014 $261KTransfer
- 2022 $431KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 28 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$431K transfer
2022
- Recorded transfer$261K transfer
2014
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 483326 · COMPLETED
2-WC, 2-LAV, 2-TUB & 1-KIT SINK (SFD)
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 387431 · Violation 2836665 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT
Case 387431 · Violation 2836666 · Code CP-802 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 474927 · COMPLETED
200AMP SERVICE ALL PROPER GROUNDING COMPLETE REWIRE, SMOKE AND C/O DETECTORS PER 2008 NEC (SFD)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 472998 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 470551 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 75,000 BTU FURNACE WITH 3 TON A/C UNIT VENTING OUT BATHROOM WITH RELATED DUCT WORK
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 354765 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitZoning
Permit 436324 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE WITH A THIRD STORY ROOF DECK IN THE REAR YARD AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 436328 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE WITH A THIRD STORY ROOF DECK IN THE REAR YARD AS PER THE SEALED SUBMITTED PLANS. ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK REQUIRES ASDDITIONAL PERMITS. CALL THE INSPECTOR TO COMPLY VIOLATION # 354765.
- Land recordLand record
2013
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 354765 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 336350 · Violation 2490526 · 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 336350 · Violation 2490527 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitZoning
Permit 328840 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF A 3RD STORY ADDITION AND DECK TO EXISTING SFD
- PermitAddition
Permit 371471 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF A THREE STORY ADDITION AND DECK TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. SEPARATE ELECTRIC; PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL PERMITS REQUIRED. LICENSED CONTRACTOR PERFORMING THE WORK REQUIRED.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 15399 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 328840 · REAR ADDITIONS: 6' x 16' at the 2nd STORY LEVEL and 16' x 19' at the 3rd STORY LEVEL as part of a SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, w / ACCESSORY 5' x 16' ELEVATED DECK at the 3rd STORY LEVEL w / ACCESS via DOORWAY FROM 3rd STORY LEVEL
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 259129 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 13775 · CLOSED · Denied
Related permit 303619 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 6' HIGH FENCE (REAR); FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ADDITION (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 35') WITH DECKS (BALCONIES) AT THE 2ND AND 3RD STORY LEVELS (REAR) TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED THREE (3) STORY
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 259129 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 259129 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT
Case 259129 · Violation 1943862 · Code PM-102.4/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 259129 · Violation 1943861 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD
Case 259129 · Violation 1943863 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 304319 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMO NON-BEARING WALLS, NO STUCTURAL WORK ON THIS PERMIT.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 302419 · COMPLETED
REPLACE FRONT WALL WITH 4" CMU & BRICK @ A SFD ON EXISTING FOUNDATION. WALL TIES AND WEEP HOLES AS PER CODE.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 43413 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 10 permits touching bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 10 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
3
Interior
1,536 sqft
livable area
Lot
685 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
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
CLOSED · Granted · 2011
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 1347 S 20th 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 (2022) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.34% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
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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
1347 S 20th St sits on the 1300 block of S 20th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1345 S 20th St · 1345 S 20th 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, 2:58 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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