2026 taxable assessment $106,600 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $116,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1837 E Somerset St
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,260 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920
Entity-held · assessed $107K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $116K · sold 2×. On the 1800 block of E Somerset St.
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Property summary
Assessment$106,6002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $116,000
Last sale$370KRecorded 2015
Est. tax bill$1,492/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits4Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open10 historical across 1 case
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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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 2520239002026 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 recordPermit between transfers
Record summary$40K transfer in 2002; use permit in 2008; $370K transfer in 2015 (+825% between recorded amounts).
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.
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’re the landlord
If it is rented, verify the Rental License
The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.
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.
Who's behind it
1835-1841 Somerset Develo · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 4 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $509K combined
• Tax bills mail to Po Box 2383, Philadelphia PA, 19103
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
$106,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $116,000 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$92
block $100 · below block
Assessment change
+103%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +9% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,492
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$57K 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$57K 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$57K 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$57K 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$62K 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$62K 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$62K 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$77K 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$77K 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$107K 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$107K 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$116K 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 · 2002Deed / sale $40KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2015Deed / sale $370KA 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 · 2008-07-29UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2009-02-10AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2026-05-16AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2026-05-29Full DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2015-07-29INT MATERIAL STORAGE EQUIP RMA 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 · 2015-07-29EXIT-MUST BE MAINTA 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 · 2015-07-29EVAC DRILL-GRP E-CONDUCTA 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 · 2015-07-29SHELTER DRILL CONDUCTA 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 · 2015-07-29FIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOXA 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 · 2015-07-29ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA 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 · 2015-07-29OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-07-29EXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)Repair or replace exterior windowsHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-07-29VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2015-07-29EMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVEA 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 · 2015-07-29HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-06-10HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-06-10CI 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 · 2004-05-13RentalA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2008-07-23Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record21 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitFull Demolition
- PermitAlterations
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationINT MATERIAL STORAGE EQUIP RM
- L&I violationEXIT-MUST BE MAINT
- L&I violationEVAC DRILL-GRP E-CONDUCT
- L&I violationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT
- L&I violationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $370K
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseRental
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $40K
The paper trail
Permit between transfers$40K transfer in 2002; use permit in 2008; $370K transfer in 2015 (+825% between recorded amounts).
- 2002 $40KTransfer
- 2008 Appeal granted with conditionsZoningUsePermit
- 2009 AdministrativePermit
- 2015 $370KTransfer10 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
- 2016 Inspection passed ×2L&I visit
- 2026 AlterationsPermitFull DemolitionPermit
Records behind the chart
Browse the source ledger
The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 20 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitFull Demolition
Permit ZP-2026-006168 · Issued
Full demolition to create vacant lot
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2026-006516 · Completed
SEAL LATERAL FOR COMPETE DEMO
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 495691 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationINT MATERIAL STORAGE EQUIP RM
Case 495691 · Violation 3665644 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXIT-MUST BE MAINT
Case 495691 · Violation 3665643 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEVAC DRILL-GRP E-CONDUCT
Case 495691 · Violation 3665645 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT
Case 495691 · Violation 3665646 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
Case 495691 · Violation 3665647 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 495691 · Violation 3665648 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 495691 · Violation 3665649 · COMPLIED
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)
Case 495691 · Violation 3665650 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 495691 · Violation 3665641 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE
Case 495691 · Violation 3665642 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 495691 · 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.
- Recorded transfer$370K transfer
2015
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 171453 · COMPLETED
CO ONLY
- PermitUse
Permit 146085 · COMPLETED
USE CHANGE FROM A SFD TO A DAYCARE ON 1ST FL. FOR 22 CHILDREN, AGES 2 MONTS TO 3 YRS. OLD. THE 2ND FL. WILL BE USED FOR DAYCARE STAFF LOUNGE.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 5604 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 146085 · PERMIT FOR A DAY CARE CENTER FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWENTY-TWO(22) CHILDREN INCLUDING A MAXIMUM OF SIXTEEN(16) CHILDREN UNDER 2-1/2 YEARS OF AGE FOR PERIODS OF LESS THE 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, WITH ACCESSORY PREPARING AND SERVING OF FOOD ON THE FIR
- LicenseRental
License 211390 · Closed
WALLACE OLIVERIA · Expires 2015-02-28 · Inactive 2015-04-29
- Recorded transfer$40K transfer
2002
What this record suggests
The City file documents 4 permits touching plumbing. 4 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal 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
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,260 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,086 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted with conditions · 2008
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 1837 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 (2015) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.85% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
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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
1837 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: 1835 E Somerset St · 1839-41 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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