2026 taxable assessment $528,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $631,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1536 E Palmer St
3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 2,051 sqft · RSA5 · built 2012
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $629K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $631K · sold 4×. On the 1500 block of E Palmer St in ZIP 19125.
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Property summary
Assessment$628,9002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $631,300
Last sale$635KRecorded 2020
Est. tax bill$7,404/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits6Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
“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.
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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 1811341002026 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$47K transfer recorded in 2011; new construction appears in a 2011 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $635K in 2020.
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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.
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
$628,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $631,300 · built 2012
Price / sq ft
$308
block $283 · above block
Assessment change
+68%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$7,404
1.18% 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$376K 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$376K 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$376K 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$454K 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$499K 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$499K 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$499K 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$532K 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$532K 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$629K 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$629K 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$631K 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 · 2011Land record $47KA 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2012Land record $105KA 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 · 2013Deed / sale $417KA 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 · 2020Deed / sale $635KA 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 · 2011-10-20Zoning/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 · 2012-04-26New 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 · 2012-07-16ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-10-01PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-10-04MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-07-28PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-10-11Zoning 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 19125 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyAppealPermit
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Every dated record11 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $635K
- PermitPlumbing
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $417K
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew construction
- Land buyLand record $105K
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- Land buyLand record $47K
The short read
New construction$47K transfer recorded in 2011; new construction appears in a 2011 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $635K in 2020.
A selected summary of the main sequence. The chart above and source ledger below contain every fetched dated row.
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Browse 11 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$635K transfer
2020
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 710835 · COMPLETED
REPLACE WATER SERVICE CURB TO METER 3/4"K COPPER PA20162090861 (SFD)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- Recorded transfer$417K transfer
2013
- PermitMechanical
Permit 430933 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 GOODMAN HVAC UNIT (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 429099 · COMPLETED
NEW SEWER FROM CURB TRAP THROUGHOUT HOUSE WATER INSTALLATION FROM MAIN THROUGHOUT HOUSE NEW FIXTURE INSTALLATION (SFD) PA20122650917
- PermitElectrical
Permit 416405 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE 200A SERVICE AND TOTAL WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 NEC(SFD)(EAST DIST)
- PermitNew construction
Permit 385381 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 3 STORY SEMI DETACHED STRUCTURE, ASSOCITED SITE WORK. NO UNDERPINNING OF ADJACENT STRUCTURE,SITE CONDITIONS/EXCAVATION TO BE INSPECTED BY ENGINEER AS ATTACHED. MUST LATERALLY PROTECT ADJACENT STRUCTURE.
- Land recordLand record
2012
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 363491 · COMPLETED
ERECT A 3 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR & WALK ON ROOF DECK TO INCLUDE ONE (1) CAR GARAGE.BAY AT 2ND & 3RD FLR ABOVE GRADE. PERMEABLE BALCONY AT 2ND & 3RD FLR ABOVE GRADE.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 16183 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 363491 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT 35'-0") TO INCLUDE CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ABOVE THE THIRD STORY ROOF FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH INTERIOR GARAGE.
- Land recordLand record
2011
What this record suggests
The City file documents 6 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 6 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal 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
2,051 sqft
livable area
Lot
840 sqft
Basement
Partial, finished
city code E
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
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
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2011
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 1536 E Palmer 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 (2020) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.1% — 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
Modeled cash flow
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rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
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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, 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
1536 E Palmer St sits on the 1500 block of E Palmer St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1534 E Palmer St · 1532 E Palmer 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 10, 2026, 2:05 PM 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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