2026 taxable assessment $331,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $326,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1541 S Bouvier St
3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,470 sqft · RSA5 · built 1923
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $432K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $326K · sold 3×. On the 1500 block of S Bouvier St.
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Property summary
Assessment$431,5002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $326,100
Last sale$389KRecorded 2018
Est. tax bill$4,640/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits6Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open16 historical across 1 case
“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 3652341002026 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 recordPermit between transfers
Record summary$62K transfer in 2008; alteration permit in 2017; $389K transfer in 2018 (+527% between recorded amounts).
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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
$431,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $326,100 · built 1923
Price / sq ft
$222
block $254 · below block
Assessment change
+321%
+14%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -24% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,640
1.08% effective
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
- OPA assessment · 2016$77K 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$77K 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$77K 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$121K 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$315K 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$315K 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$315K 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$448K 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$448K 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$432K 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$432K 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$326K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2008Deed / sale $62KA 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 · 2017Deed / sale $120KA 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 · 2018Deed / sale $389KA 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 · 2017-02-21AlterationThis 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 · 2017-03-16ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-03-22PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-04-07MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-05-18ZoningThis 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 · 2017-05-18AdditionThis 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 · 2008-02-27INT S-DOOR REPR/REPLCA 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 · 2008-02-27PROSEC- EMERG IMMED RIA 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 · 2008-02-27PROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-02-27LICENSE-RES AGENT REQUIREDA 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 · 2008-02-27EXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFECA 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 · 2008-02-27LIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RESA 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 · 2008-02-27SD-SMOKE BATTERY OCCUPANTA 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 · 2008-02-27HEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RESA 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 · 2008-02-27HEAT HOT AIR FURNACE DEFEC-RESA 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 · 2008-02-27HEAT FAC INSTALL-RESA 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 · 2008-02-27EXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHTA 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 · 2008-02-27EXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)Repair or replace exterior windowsHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-02-27DRAINAGE-SINK DRAIN REPAIR-RESA 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 · 2008-02-27INT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANIA 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 · 2008-02-27INT S-MAINT SANI/RODENTPROOFA 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 · 2008-02-27INT/EXT HANDRAIL REQA 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 · 2008-06-23HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2008-01-16RentalA 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 ↗
- License · 2009-01-09RentalA 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 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record28 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $389K
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAlteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $120K
- LicenseRental
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationINT S-DOOR REPR/REPLC
- L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
- L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
- L&I violationLICENSE-RES AGENT REQUIRED
- L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
- L&I violationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
- L&I violationSD-SMOKE BATTERY OCCUPANT
- L&I violationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
- L&I violationHEAT HOT AIR FURNACE DEFEC-RES
- L&I violationHEAT FAC INSTALL-RES
- L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT
- L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)
- L&I violationDRAINAGE-SINK DRAIN REPAIR-RES
- L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
- L&I violationINT S-MAINT SANI/RODENTPROOF
- L&I violationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ
- LicenseRental
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $62K
The paper trail
Permit between transfers$62K transfer in 2008; alteration permit in 2017; $389K transfer in 2018 (+527% between recorded amounts).
- 2008 16 L&I violationsL&I$62KTransferL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2017 AlterationPermit$120KTransferElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermitZoningPermitAdditionPermit
- 2018 $389KTransfer
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Browse 29 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$389K transfer
2018
- PermitZoning
Permit 760971 · COMPLETED
ADDITION OF THIRD FLOOR AND A ROOF DECK ADDITION TO THE REAR YARD EXTENSION TO REAR
- PermitAddition
Permit 760976 · COMPLETED
ADDITION OF THIRD FLOOR AND A ROOF DECK ADDITION TO THE REAR YARD EXTENSION TO REAR. FRAME THE WHOLE HOUSE
- PermitMechanical
Permit 773520 · 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.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 768548 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF 2 W/CLOSET 2 LAVS 1 BATHTUB 1 LAUNDRY 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 DISHWASHER AND 1 W/HEATER
- PermitElectrical
Permit 767071 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 100AMP SERVICE, METER, PANEL & REWIRE THROUGHOUT WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2008 (SOUTH DISTRICT)
- PermitAlteration
Permit 760781 · COMPLETED
FRAMING, SHEETROCK, CARPENTRY, HARDWOOD FLOORS.
- Recorded transfer$120K transfer
2017
- LicenseRental
License 464129 · Inactive
STEVEN HERRICK · Expires 2014-02-28
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 148792 · 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.
- ViolationINT S-DOOR REPR/REPLC
Case 148792 · Violation 854256 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
Case 148792 · Violation 854243 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
Case 148792 · Violation 854244 · COMPLIED
Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLICENSE-RES AGENT REQUIRED
Case 148792 · Violation 854258 · ERROR
- ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
Case 148792 · Violation 854257 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
Case 148792 · Violation 854255 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSD-SMOKE BATTERY OCCUPANT
Case 148792 · Violation 854245 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
Case 148792 · Violation 854246 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationHEAT HOT AIR FURNACE DEFEC-RES
Case 148792 · Violation 854247 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationHEAT FAC INSTALL-RES
Case 148792 · Violation 854248 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT
Case 148792 · Violation 854249 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)
Case 148792 · Violation 854250 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDRAINAGE-SINK DRAIN REPAIR-RES
Case 148792 · Violation 854251 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
Case 148792 · Violation 854252 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationINT S-MAINT SANI/RODENTPROOF
Case 148792 · Violation 854253 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ
Case 148792 · Violation 854254 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 148792 · 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.
- LicenseRental
License 433382 · Inactive
DENNIS LAMARR · Expires 2009-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22
- Recorded transfer$62K transfer
2008
What this record suggests
The City file documents 6 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, flooring, electrical work. 6 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
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,470 sqft
livable area
Lot
700 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
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 1541 S Bouvier 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 (2018) a 30-year mortgage ran about 4.54% — 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
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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
1541 S Bouvier St sits on the 1500 block of S Bouvier St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1539 S Bouvier St · 1543 S Bouvier 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, 4:19 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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