House report

1621 N 26th St

4 bd · 3 ba · 2 stories · 1,970 sqft · RSA5 · built 2019

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $403K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $404K · sold 3×. On the 1600 block of N 26th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,127/year

2026 taxable assessment $80,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $403,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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 324101700
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $80,500 of $402,700 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$5,637/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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 record
Finding

Torn down & rebuilt

Record summary

demolition was recorded in 2019, followed by a 2018 construction permit and a $440K transfer in 2020.

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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 $1,127/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $5,637/yr — $4,510/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.

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
$402,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $403,800 · built 2019
Price / sq ft
$205
block $186 · above block
Assessment change
+3210%
+37%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,127
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19121 median$404K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $440K
  2. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  3. PermitNew Construction
  4. PermitPlumbing
  5. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. PermitZoning/use
  8. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  9. TeardownDemolished
  10. PermitZoning/use
  11. PermitDemolition
  12. PermitPlumbing
  13. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  14. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  15. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  16. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  17. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  20. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  24. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  27. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  28. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

demolition was recorded in 2019, followed by a 2018 construction permit and a $440K transfer in 2020.

  1. 2018 Zoning/usePermitDemolitionPermit
  2. 2019 Zoning/usePermitNew ConstructionPermitDemolishedTeardownNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitInspection passedL&I visitPlumbingPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermit
  3. 2020 $440KTransfer

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Browse 32 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$440K transfer

    2020

  2. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit 1027285 · Completed

    INSTALL 15 FIXTURES AS PER 2004 PPC

  3. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1015523 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALL A 80000BTU 95% EFFICIENT GAS FURNACE WITH A 4TON 13SEER A/C SYSTEM. ALL DUCT WORK INCLUDED. 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.

  4. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 1005947 · COMPLETED

    WATER SERVICE,CURB TRAP,FAI,HOUSE DRAIN PA20192390669 "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"

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 987008 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D TO INCLUDE PUMP, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 963333 · Completed

    INSTALL 200 AMP MAIN SERVICE, INSTALL 40 CIRCUIT MAIN BREAKER PANEL, INSTALL ALL WIRING THROUGHOUT SINGLE FAMILY HOME, INSTALL CABLE TV WIRING. ALL WORK AS PER 2008 NEC

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 422795 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 461077 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 476178 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  10. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 928425 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THE 3RD FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  11. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 916014 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. STRUCTURE IS FRAME CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (NFPA 13D MIN). SEPARATE PERMITS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.

  12. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 424719 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 916010 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. VACANT LOT.

  14. PermitDemolition

    Permit 921732 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE-FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE ATTACHED TWO-STORY STRUCTURE BY HAND AND HAND HOLD DEVICES ONLY TO RESOLVE CASE#424719. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. *SEPERATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE FOR CLOSURE OF RIGHT OF WAY. *21 DAY POSING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 *A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN MIN. 6 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC.*NEW CONSTRUCTION TO START IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETE DEMO, TEMPORARY MEANS REQUIRED FOR PROTECTING THE EXPOSED WALL FROM WEATHER DAMAGE.

  15. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 920829 · EXPIRED

    SEAL LAT-SEAL 5" LATERAL & FAI - PA1# 2018-3472616 - REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG PER SECTION P-606.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - "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"

  16. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 792213 · Closed

    26 Aviron Row (Aviron Partners) · Expires 2019-10-17

  17. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 768322 · Inactive

    Unboxed Homes, LLC · Expires 2019-03-05 · Inactive 2019-05-04

  18. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 424719 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 517796 · Violation 3830051 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 470203 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 470203 · Violation 3485596 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 470203 · Violation 3485595 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 470203 · 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.

  24. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 422792 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  25. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 422792 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 424719 · Violation 4295358 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 424719 · Violation 4295359 · Code PM-307.1/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 422792 · Violation 3387187 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 422792 · Violation 3387186 · Code PM-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 422795 · Violation 3531081 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 68313 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 68313 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 10 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 9 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. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,127/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$5,637/year$4,510/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.

2016: ~$171/yr2017: ~$171/yr2018: ~$171/yr2019: ~$213/yr2020: ~$1,008/yr2021: ~$1,008/yr2022: ~$1,008/yr2023: ~$1,127/yr2024: ~$1,127/yr2025: ~$1,127/yr2026: ~$1,127/yr20162026
2026~$1,127/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($402,700 assessed − $322,188 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,127/yr full-assessment scenario: $402,700 × 1.3998% ≈ $5,637/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
4
Bathrooms
3
Stories
2
Interior
1,970 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,064 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Quality grade
B
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1621 N 26th St sits on the 1600 block of N 26th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 6:26 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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