House report

1720 S Bancroft St

2 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,004 sqft · RSA5 · built 1923

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $366K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $344K · sold 3×. On the 1700 block of S Bancroft St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$5,119/year

2026 taxable assessment $365,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $344,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 365160700
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$91K transfer in 2014; major alteration permit in 2015; $335K transfer in 2018 (+268% between recorded amounts).

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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

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.

If you own it

$1,399/yr may be unclaimed

This home reads owner-occupied but shows no Homestead Exemption, which removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment (worth up to $1,399/yr). Applying through the City is free and takes minutes.

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
$365,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $344,000 · built 1923
Price / sq ft
$343
block $232 · above block
Assessment change
+308%
+14%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,119
1.4% 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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19145 median$344K2011201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&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 record21 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $335K
  2. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
  3. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  4. Deed / saleDeed / sale $265K
  5. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  6. PermitMajor alteration
  7. PermitMechanical
  8. PermitElectrical
  9. PermitPlumbing
  10. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $91K
  14. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  17. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  18. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  21. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

The paper trail

$91K transfer in 2014; major alteration permit in 2015; $335K transfer in 2018 (+268% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2014 $91KTransfer
  2. 2015 Major alterationPermitPlumbingPermitMajor alterationPermitElectricalPermitMechanicalPermitMajor alterationPermitInspection passed ×2L&I visit
  3. 2016 $265KTransfer
  4. 2017 L&I violationL&IInspection passedL&I visit
  5. 2018 $335KTransfer

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Browse 28 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$335K transfer

    2018

  2. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)

    Case 465328 · Violation 4545591 · Code PM-304.8/1 · COMPLIED

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

  3. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 465328 · 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.

  4. Recorded transfer$265K transfer

    2016

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

    Case 373275 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 413700 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 610144 · COMPLETED

    MASONRY FRONT WALL - REMOVE EXISTING FRONT MASONRY WALL. REPLACE WITH NEW 8 INCH MASONRY WALL, (4" BRICK & 4" BLOCK) ON EXISTING FOUNDATION. WINDOWS AND DOORS . NEW DOOR OPENING FOR 36 INCH DOOR. FLASH ROOF TO NEW FRONT. VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT EVERY 24 INCHES. INSTALL RETURNS INTO PARTY WALLS FOR STRUCTURAL CONNECTION. FLASH AND SEAL ROOF. INSTALL 2 X 4 FRAME WALL, R-13 INSULATION AND SHEETROCK ON INTERIOR FRONT WALL FOR FINISH. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. THIS WORK ACTIVITY WIL;L BE PERFORMED BY A CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **POST THIS PERMIT ** **POST THE PROJECT INFORMATION**

  8. PermitMechanical

    Permit 601119 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 72,000 BTU 92% GAS FURNACE IN BASEMENT WITH AIR AND RELATED DUCT WORK

  9. PermitElectrical

    Permit 597291 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 100AMP SERVICE AND REWIRE THROUGHOUT RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,INTERCONNECTED SMOKES AS PER 2008 AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  10. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 583644 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING FOUNDATION SYSTEM IN TOTAL PERIMETER WITH ADJACENT STRUCTURES ON BOTH SIDES. THIS WORK SHALL BE STRICTLY PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH P.E. SEALED PLANS. A SPECIAL INSPECTOR WILL BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT UNDERPINNING IS BEING PERFORMED. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE LICENSED CONTRACTOR OF RECORD. **POST THIS PERMIT** ** POST THE PROJECT INFORMATION SIGN**

  11. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 585970 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 WATER CLOSETS, 2 LAVY SINKS, 1 TUB, 1 KITCHEN SINK & 1 LAUNDRY - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  12. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 583636 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT, TO INCLUDE DRYWALL THROUGHOUT, MOISTURE RESISTANT DRYWALL IN THE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN, NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENING. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED JANUARY 2011. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. NOTE: CONTRACTOR IS LISTED AS A "SOLE PROPRIETOR" AND HAS NO EMPLOYEES AND/OR WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE - ALL SUBCONTRACTORS REQUIRE SEPARATE LICENSES AND INSURANCE SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORK

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

    Case 425052 · 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.

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

    Case 425052 · 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.

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

    Case 413700 · 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.

  16. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)

    Case 425052 · Violation 3434005 · Code PM-304.8/1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 413700 · 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.

  18. Recorded transfer$91K transfer

    2014

  19. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 413700 · Violation 3282835 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  20. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 610596 · Inactive

    BEVERLY LYNN SAUNDERS (C/O CBM PROPERTY SERVICES) · Expires 2015-02-28 · Inactive 2015-04-29

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 373275 · 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.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 373275 · 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.

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

    Case 373275 · Violation 2840220 · 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.

  24. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 373275 · Violation 2840221 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 280557 · 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.

  26. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 280557 · Violation 2133151 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 280557 · Violation 2133150 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 280557 · 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 6 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, drywall / interior finishing, 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
2
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,004 sqft
livable area
Lot
742 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
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 1720 S Bancroft 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.

$344K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2018) a 30-year mortgage ran about 4.54% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

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, 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

1720 S Bancroft St sits on the 1700 block of S Bancroft St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1718 S Bancroft St  ·  1722 S Bancroft St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:24 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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