House report

1741 N 27th St

5 bd · 1 ba · 3 stories · 1,609 sqft · RSA5 · built 1915

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $183K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $194K · sold 4×. On the 1700 block of N 27th St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,163/year

2026 taxable assessment $83,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $194,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 324131200
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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 $933.46 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$187.94 total · $0.00 principal · $54.36 interest · $36.24 penalty2015$135.88 total · $0.00 principal · $20.46 interest · $21.03 penalty2016$609.64 total · $476.52 principal · $7.14 interest · $4.77 penalty

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

Permit on record

Record summary

$122K transfer recorded in 2018. Demolition permit recorded in 2015.

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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 1915: 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

$933 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 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
$183,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $194,300 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$121
block $103 · above block
Assessment change
+478%
+17%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,163
0.64% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19121 median$194K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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 record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $122K
  3. AppealRB_LIRB
  4. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  5. PermitDemolition
  6. PermitAlteration
  7. PermitUse
  8. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT
  9. L&I violationINT-PLMBG FIXTURES-RES
  10. L&I violationEXT S-DOORFRAME REPAIR/REPLACE
  11. L&I violationINT A-TRASH REMOVE
  12. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  13. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  14. L&I violationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM
  15. L&I violationFIRE EQUIP-REMOVE IF DISCONT¿D
  16. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  17. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  18. L&I violationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. L&I violationINT-PLMBG FIXTURES-RES
  23. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  24. L&I violationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY
  25. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  26. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  27. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  28. L&I violationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM
  29. LicenseRental
  30. L&I violationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT
  31. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  32. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationEXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVE
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

$122K transfer recorded in 2018. Demolition permit recorded in 2015.

  1. 2013 3 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2014 7 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  3. 2015 Appeal mootZoning11 L&I violationsL&IUsePermitL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visitAlterationPermitDemolitionPermitAppeal mootZoning
  4. 2018 Inspection passedL&I visit$122KTransfer

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Browse 42 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 436915 · PASSED

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

  2. Recorded transfer$122K transfer

    2018

  3. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 25781 · OPEN · MOOT

    Related permit 488422 · NO CODE VIOLATIONS STATED IN "NOTICE OF INTENT TO CEASE OPERATIONS & ORDER".

  4. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 488422 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. PermitDemolition

    Permit 633812 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE UN PERMITED WALL THAT WAS BUILT IN LIVING ROOM AREA

  6. PermitAlteration

    Permit 630219 · COMPLETED

    EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS: FOR THE APPLICATION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS STUCCO-EXTERIOR PLASTER. INSTALLATION OF THESE MATERIALS SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASTMC926 AND ASTMC1063 AND THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE. R703.6.1 LATH. ALL LATH AND LATH ATTACHMENTS SHALL BE OF CORROSION- RESISTANT MATERIALS. EXPANDED METAL OR WOVEN WIRE LATH SHALL BE ATTACHED WITH 1-1/2-INCH-LONG (38 MM), 11 GAGE NAILS HAVING A 7/16-INCH (11.1 MM) HEAD, OR 7/8-INCH-LONG (22.2 MM), 16 GAGE STAPLES, SPACED AT NO MORE THAN 6 INCHES (152 MM), OR AS OTHERWISE APPROVED. CONTACT INSPECTOR AT DISTRICT OFFICE FOR WALL INSPECTION PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.

  7. PermitUse

    Permit 628017 · COMPLETED

    LEGALIZE SINGLE FAMILY USE REDUCTION

  8. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 488422 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  9. ViolationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639119 · Code PM-304.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationINT-PLMBG FIXTURES-RES

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639121 · Code PM-405.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationEXT S-DOORFRAME REPAIR/REPLACE

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639120 · Code PM-304.8/18 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationINT A-TRASH REMOVE

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639118 · Code PM-303.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639117 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639116 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639115 · Code FC-901.6/6 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationFIRE EQUIP-REMOVE IF DISCONT¿D

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639114 · Code FC-901.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639113 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639112 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY

    Case 488422 · Violation 3639111 · Code A-102.9/1 · 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 488422 · 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. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 23260 · OPEN · MOOT

    Related permit 436915 · HOUSE IS NOT A ROOMING HOUSE, NOR ARE SIX ROOMS BEING RENTED OUT.

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

    Case 436915 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 458768 · 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.

  24. ViolationINT-PLMBG FIXTURES-RES

    Case 458768 · Violation 3375936 · Code PM-405.3/1 · 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 458768 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 436915 · 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.

  27. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 436915 · Violation 3464561 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY

    Case 436915 · Violation 3464556 · Code A-102.9/1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 436915 · Violation 3464560 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 436915 · Violation 3464559 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 436915 · Violation 3464557 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM

    Case 436915 · Violation 3464558 · Code FC-901.6/6 · COMPLIED

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

  33. LicenseRental

    License 590124 · Inactive

    KRISTOPHER WILSON · Expires 2016-02-29 · Inactive 2016-04-29

  34. ViolationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT

    Case 375134 · Violation 2757658 · Code CP-802 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 375134 · Violation 2757656 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 375134 · Violation 2757657 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 346390 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 346390 · 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.

  39. ViolationEXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVE

    Case 346390 · Violation 2635112 · Code PM-312.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 146798 · 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.

  41. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 146798 · Violation 837607 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 146798 · 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 3 permits. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $933 with a lien entry · 2 zoning/board appeals 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
5
Bathrooms
1
Stories
3
Interior
1,609 sqft
livable area
Lot
938 sqft
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
OPEN · MOOT · 2015

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

Block context

1741 N 27th St sits on the 1700 block of N 27th 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, 5:54 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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