2026 taxable assessment $701,600 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $955,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1615 Kater St
3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 2,070 sqft · CMX2 · built 2015
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $877K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $955K · sold 2×. On the 1600 block of Kater St.
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Property summary
Assessment$877,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $955,000
Last sale$875KRecorded 2022
Est. tax bill$9,821/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits7Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open2 historical across 1 case
“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 3010195052026 OPA removes $175,400 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$725K transfer recorded in 2016; new construction appears in a 2014 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $875K in 2022.
View supporting records →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
$877,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $955,000 · built 2015
Price / sq ft
$461
block $461 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+4797%
+42%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +9% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$9,821
1.12% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$20K 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$20K 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$722K 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$817K 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$798K 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$798K 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$798K 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$865K 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$865K 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$877K 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$877K 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$955K 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 · 2016Deed / sale $725KA 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 $875KA 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 · 2014-07-03Zoning/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 · 2015-02-02New 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 · 2015-03-19SuppressionThis 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 · 2015-06-17PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-07-13MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-08-05New 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 · 2015-10-30AdministrativeThis 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 · 2015-04-01PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2015-04-01WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2015-01-14Building standards 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 / saleL&I violationAppealPermit
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Every dated record12 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $875K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $725K
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew construction
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitZoning/use
The paper trail
New construction$725K transfer recorded in 2016; new construction appears in a 2014 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $875K in 2022.
- 2014 Zoning/usePermit
- 2015 Appeal approvedZoningNew constructionPermitSuppressionPermitPlumbingPermit2 L&I violationsL&IMechanicalPermitNew ConstructionPermitAdministrativePermit
- 2016 $725KTransfer
- 2022 $875KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 12 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$875K transfer
2022
- Recorded transfer$725K transfer
2016
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 631295 · COMPLETED
AMENDING BLDG PERMIT NUMBER 561158 TO REFLECT NEW FOUNDATION DETAILS AS PER ENFINNER REPORT AND PLAN.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 629820 · Expired
WIRING LIGHT FIXTURES,DEVICES,SMOKE DETECTORS,GFCI,PHONE& TV JACKS,HEATING/AC WIRING, 200 AMP SERVICE.AS PER 2008 NEC. (SOUTH DIST.)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 624219 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 618176 · COMPLETED
5" LATERAL AND TRAP. 1" WATER SERVICE. 4 TOILETS. 4 VANITIES. 1 WATER-1 BAR-1 KIT-2 TUBS-1 STALL SHOWER (ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH THE 2004 PPC)
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 561158 · Violation 3549938 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 561158 · Violation 3549937 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 591595 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D STANDARDS. SYSTEM TO BE PROVIDED VIA A 1" FIRE SERVICE MAIN LINE WITH 1-1/2" RISER AND 1" CROSS MAINS AND BRANCH LINES.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 561158 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE STORY SFD, WITH CELLAR AND PILOT HOUSE TO ACCESS ROOF DECK.13R SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER BBS STIPULATION.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 24282 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 561158 · ON 12/10/14, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION # 561158.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 537335 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE(MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET) WITH A ROOF DECK ABOVE ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING FROM CELLAR THRU THIRD FLOOR.(SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION)PER PROVISO PLAN DATED 10/16/13
What this record suggests
The City file documents 7 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: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · 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
3
Interior
2,070 sqft
livable area
Lot
780 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
CMX2
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · APPROVED · 2015
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1615 Kater St sits on the 1600 block of Kater St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1613 Kater St · 1611 Kater 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, 11:59 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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