2026 taxable assessment $61,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $70,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Mixed-use report
1811 E Somerset St
1,120 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920
Owner-occupied · assessed $61K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $71K · sold 1×. On the 1800 block of E Somerset St.
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Property summary
Assessment$61,3002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $70,500
Last sale$75KRecorded 2005
Est. tax bill$858/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquency$2KCity snapshot · Jun 2022
Permits4Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open10 historical across 3 cases
“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 8715321102026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$1,976.92 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2018–2020. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
$1,091.17 principal$300.07 interest$103.20 penalty$482.48 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $58,100 total assessment, $58,100 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records a balance and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
What stands out
From the public recordImproved
Why it mattersBought for $75K in 2005. Owner pulled a mechanical permit in 2008.
View supporting records →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 1920: 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.
Multiple units and RSA5 zoning need reconciliation
The assessment or license record describes multiple units while the zoning district is generally single-family. That does not establish whether the use is lawful, nonconforming, abandoned, or incorrectly coded. Verify the registered use and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I before pricing multiple rents.
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.
$1,977 in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot
The City recorded this amount in June 2022. It may since have been paid, reduced, or increased; verify the current balance directly with Philadelphia Revenue.
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.
The investment read
How this building has moved and where it's pointed: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.
Assessed value
$61,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $70,500 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$63
block $100 · below block
Appreciation
+10%
+1%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +15% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$74K
+1%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$858
1.22% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$2K
recorded then · verify current
Gross yield
29.1%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
1
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$64K 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$64K 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$67K 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$58K 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$58K 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$58K 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$58K 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$66K 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$66K 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$61K 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$61K 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$71K 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 · 2005Deed / sale $75KA 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 · 2007-01-26ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2007-09-17Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2008-01-25MechanicalThis 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 · 2007-10-02PERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYSA 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 · 2007-10-02PERMB- INSTALL SECURITY GATEA 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 · 2007-10-02PERME- INSTALL SERVICE + WIREA 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 · 2007-02-27PERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORKA 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 · 2016-11-19EGRESS EXIT SIGNS REQA 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 · 2016-11-19RUBBISH AND GARBAGEA 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 · 2016-11-19FIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tagHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-11-19FIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FTA 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 · 2016-11-19EMERG LIGHTING REQA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2007-11-28BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2008-01-02BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2008-03-13PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2017-01-26CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2011-01-28RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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 record18 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationEGRESS EXIT SIGNS REQ
- L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
- L&I violationEMERG LIGHTING REQ
- LicenseRental
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL SECURITY GATE
- L&I violationPERME- INSTALL SERVICE + WIRE
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK
- PermitElectrical
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $75K
The paper trail
ImprovedBought for $75K in 2005. Owner pulled a mechanical permit in 2008.
- 2005 $75KSold
- 2007 ElectricalPermit5 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 5 failed, 2 passedL&I visitMajor alterationPermit
- 2008 MechanicalPermitMechanicalPermitInspection passedL&I visit
- 2016 5 L&I violationsL&I
- 2017 Inspection failedL&I visit
Records behind the chart
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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 22 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 564335 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEGRESS EXIT SIGNS REQ
Case 564335 · Violation 4203986 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
Case 564335 · Violation 4203990 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
Case 564335 · Violation 4203989 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
Case 564335 · Violation 4203988 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationEMERG LIGHTING REQ
Case 564335 · Violation 4203987 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- LicenseRental
License 524215 · Inactive
MARTA PENA (MARTHAS BEAUTY SALON) · Expires 2013-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-28
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 130205 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 128667 · COMPLETED
INSTALL ONE HEAT PUMP (SALON) - SEE SEPARATE DUCTWORK PERMIT (PARTIALLY COMPLIES HANSEN CASE #130205)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 128679 · COMPLETED
INSTALL DUCTWORK (SALON) - SEE SEPARATE HEAT PUMP PERMIT #128667
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 130205 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 130205 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
Case 130205 · Violation 787454 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL SECURITY GATE
Case 130205 · Violation 787455 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERME- INSTALL SERVICE + WIRE
Case 130205 · Violation 787456 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 78773 · COMPLETED
HANDICAPPIED RAMP
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 103081 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 103081 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
Case 103081 · Violation 562188 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK
Case 103081 · Violation 562187 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 52310 · COMPLETED
2 - 30 AMP CIRCUITS FOR HOT WATER HEATERS, 1 - 60 AMP CIRCUIT FOR HEATER CIRCUIT
- Recorded transfer$75K transfer
2005
What this record suggests
The City file documents 4 permits touching electrical work. 4 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: $2K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 with a lien entry. 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.
Interior
1,120 sqft
livable area
Lot
714 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
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 1811 E Somerset 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.
When this house last sold (2005) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.87% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
—
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
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down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
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rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
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NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
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year-1 return on cash in
Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.
Block context
1811 E Somerset St sits on the 1800 block of E Somerset St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1813 E Somerset St · 1815 E Somerset 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
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 9:16 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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