Multi-family report

1656 S Lecount St

6 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 2,010 sqft · RSA5 · built 2024

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $450K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $530K · sold 5×. On the 1600 block of S Lecount St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,260/year

2026 taxable assessment $90,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $529,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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 364289400
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $90,000 of $450,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$6,299/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 Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $3,893.71 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1997$204.14 total · $54.74 principal · $94.43 interest · $3.83 penalty1998$198.32 total · $54.74 principal · $89.50 interest · $3.83 penalty1999$192.51 total · $54.74 principal · $84.57 interest · $3.83 penalty2000$186.70 total · $54.74 principal · $79.65 interest · $3.83 penalty2001$180.88 total · $54.74 principal · $74.72 interest · $3.83 penalty2002$175.06 total · $54.74 principal · $69.79 interest · $3.83 penalty2003$169.26 total · $54.74 principal · $64.87 interest · $3.83 penalty2004$163.44 total · $54.74 principal · $59.94 interest · $3.83 penalty2005$157.62 total · $54.74 principal · $55.01 interest · $3.83 penalty2006$151.82 total · $54.74 principal · $50.09 interest · $3.83 penalty2007$146.00 total · $54.74 principal · $45.16 interest · $3.83 penalty2008$146.69 total · $57.79 principal · $42.47 interest · $4.05 penalty2009$140.55 total · $57.79 principal · $37.27 interest · $4.05 penalty2010$134.41 total · $57.79 principal · $32.07 interest · $4.05 penalty2011$265.75 total · $133.69 principal · $62.16 interest · $9.36 penalty2012$260.33 total · $138.84 principal · $52.06 interest · $9.72 penalty2013$253.57 total · $143.83 principal · $40.99 interest · $10.07 penalty2014$277.13 total · $117.12 principal · $22.84 interest · $8.20 penalty2015$264.70 total · $117.12 principal · $12.30 interest · $8.20 penalty2016$224.83 total · $122.34 principal · $1.84 interest · $1.22 penalty

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What stands out

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Finding

New construction

Record summary

new construction appears in a 2021 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $599K in 2025.

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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 $1,260/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $6,299/yr — $5,039/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.

The multi-unit use has a zoning appeal on record

Appeal #39059 was granted in 2020 for permit for the erection of an attached structure with cellar, roof deck with pilot house and front bay window at second and third floor on morris street (size and location as shown on the plan) for use as two (2) family household living; the City row still reports status OPEN. Verify the registered use and certificate of occupancy with L&I instead of assuming the use predates the code.

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

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.

$3,894 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

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 building, 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
$450,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $529,900 · built 2024
Price / sq ft
$264
block $175 · above block
Assessment change
+6872%
+47%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +18% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,260
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
5

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19145 median$530K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $599K
  2. LicenseRental
  3. PermitNew Construction
  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  8. PermitNew Construction
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  13. PermitZoning/use
  14. AppealZoning board appeal
  15. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  16. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  17. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  18. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  19. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  20. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  21. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  22. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  23. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  24. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  25. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  26. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  27. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  28. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  29. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  30. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  31. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  32. L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
  33. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  34. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  35. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  36. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

The paper trail

new construction appears in a 2021 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $599K in 2025.

  1. 2021 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitNew ConstructionPermit
  2. 2022 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  3. 2023 New ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermit
  4. 2024 New ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermit
  5. 2025 $599KTransfer

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Browse 49 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$599K transfer

    2025

  2. LicenseRental

    License 0954076 · Inactive

    Terra Firma Rentals PHL LLC · Expires 2025-06-13 · Inactive 2025-08-11

  3. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2024-001637 · Completed

    Wire duplex with outlets, switches, lights, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Install new 300 amp service and 2 meters as per 2017 NEC.

  4. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2021-015632 · Cancelled

    Electrical Permit for combo RP-2021-019529 - SERVICE SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 200 AMP.

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2021-008996 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-019529

  6. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-025173 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-019529

  7. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-025172 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-019529

  8. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-025174 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-019529

  9. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2023-000497 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DESIGNED PER NFPA 13D STANDARD WITH A 1 INCH COMBINE SERVICE LINE AND SPRINKLER LAYOUT AS PER PLANS. AMENDMENT (7/7/2023) TO CHANGE THE COMBINE SERVICE LINE TO 1.5 INCHES AS PER REVISED PLANS.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-117023 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-117023 · Violation VI-2022-087414 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-117023 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-056839 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-056839 · Violation VI-2022-041490 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-056839 · FAILED

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

  16. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2021-019529 · Completed

    ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE A TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2015 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY.AMEND 11/27/22-Use and size and construction type to remain unchanged. Cellar floor to drop 4', overall roof height to drop 4' (entire building lowered). Removal of non-egress windows in cellar.**SPECIAL INSPECTOR FOR THE EXISTING UNDERPINNING AND PROPOSED CHANGES TO MEET THE GEO-TECH REPORT. NO CHANGE IN FOOT PRINT.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111784 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2021-111784 · Violation VI-2021-080568 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111784 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-014653 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-014653 · FAILED

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

  22. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2020-014653 · Violation VI-2020-004770 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 1018893 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF (1) NEW CELLAR + THRREE STORY, TWO FAMILY DWELING W/ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY PILOT HOUSE. SIZE & LOCATION PER THE ATTACHED PLANS

  24. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 39059 · OPEN · Granted

    Related permit 1018893 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE AND FRONT BAY WINDOW AT SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ON MORRIS STREET (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) FOR USE AS TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING

  25. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 688955 · Violation 5063249 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 688955 · Violation 5063250 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 644213 · Violation 4741535 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 644213 · Violation 4741534 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 589987 · Violation 4359012 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 589987 · Violation 4359011 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 507467 · Violation 3748223 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 507467 · Violation 3748224 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 439779 · Violation 3235410 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 439779 · Violation 3235409 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 412123 · Violation 3039195 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 412123 · Violation 3039196 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 374770 · Violation 2755126 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 374770 · Violation 2755127 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 336772 · Violation 2492712 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 336772 · Violation 2492711 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 308989 · Violation 2303850 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 308989 · Violation 2303849 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 266161 · Violation 1977983 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 266161 · Violation 1977984 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT

    Case 222415 · Violation 1543793 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 222415 · Violation 1543794 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 222415 · Violation 1543792 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 111686 · Violation 563886 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 111686 · Violation 563885 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 9 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work, windows. 8 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 · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $4K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,260/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$6,299/year$5,039/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: ~$106/yr2017: ~$223/yr2018: ~$223/yr2019: ~$223/yr2020: ~$223/yr2021: ~$223/yr2022: ~$223/yr2023: ~$1,223/yr2024: ~$1,223/yr2025: ~$1,250/yr2026: ~$1,260/yr20162026
2026~$1,260/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($450,000 assessed − $359,987 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,260/yr full-assessment scenario: $450,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,299/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
6
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
2,010 sqft
livable area
Lot
804 sqft
Basement
Full, semi-finished
city code B
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
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted · 2020

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

Run the numbers

What owning 1656 S Lecount 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.

$530K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo
Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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

1656 S Lecount St sits on the 1600 block of S Lecount 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 10, 2026, 9:57 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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