Multi-family report

1841 S 4th St

3 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 1,668 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $365K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $365K · sold 3×. On the 1800 block of S 4th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$5,106/year

2026 taxable assessment $364,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $364,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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

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Finding

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$270K transfer in 2016; alteration permit in 2010; $480K transfer in 2021 (+2426% 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 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.

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
$364,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $364,900 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$219
block $250 · below block
Assessment change
+164%
+9%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,106
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 19148 median$365K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 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. LicenseRental
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $480K
  3. Deed / saleDeed / sale $270K
  4. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  5. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  6. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. L&I violationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP
  9. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  10. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  11. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  12. L&I violationINT S-STAIRS REPAIR
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  15. AppealZoning board appeal
  16. InspectionBP_BLDG
  17. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  18. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT
  19. InspectionBP_BLDG
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. L&I violationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING
  22. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  23. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  24. PermitMajor alteration
  25. PermitAlteration
  26. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  27. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  28. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  29. L&I violationPERMB- OUTDOOR DECK
  30. L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
  31. PermitDemolition
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  34. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  35. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  36. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  37. InspectionL_INITIAL

The paper trail

$270K transfer in 2016; alteration permit in 2010; $480K transfer in 2021 (+2426% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2010 AlterationPermitMajor alterationPermitPlumbingPermit
  2. 2011 Appeal grantedZoning5 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  3. 2012 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  4. 2013 Inspection passedL&I visit
  5. 2014 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2016 $270KTransfer
  7. 2021 $480KTransfer

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Browse 45 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseRental

    License 873681 · Closed

    Lynette McCaffrey · Expires 2022-07-22 · Inactive 2022-09-20

  2. Recorded transfer$480K transfer

    2021

  3. Recorded transfer$270K transfer

    2016

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

    Case 351965 · 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.

  5. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 292550 · 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.

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

    Case 228839 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 351965 · 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.

  8. ViolationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP

    Case 351965 · Violation 3282870 · Code PM-302.4/3 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 351965 · Violation 3282869 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    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 the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 310267 · 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.

  11. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 310267 · Violation 2314706 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 310267 · Violation 2314704 · Code PM-102.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationINT S-STAIRS REPAIR

    Case 310267 · Violation 2314705 · Code PM-305.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 310267 · 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.

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

    Case 266423 · 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.

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

    Case 266423 · CANCELLED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.

  17. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 13286 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 290196 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A TWO (2) STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE 1ST STORY (REAR, MAXIMUM HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 35'); FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF REAR DECKS (BALCONIES) AT THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR LEVELS OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STR

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 266423 · 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.

  19. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 243896 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 243896 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 266423 · Violation 2170811 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT

    Case 266423 · Violation 2170810 · Code PM-302.4/6 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 243896 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 297785 · EXPIRED

    3 TOILETS, 3 LAV'S, 2 BATHTUBS,1 SHOWER, 2 KITCHEN SINKS

  25. ViolationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING

    Case 243896 · Violation 1987280 · Code A-301.1/54 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  26. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 243896 · Violation 1987278 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  27. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 292372 · Violation 1802435 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 290173 · Violation 1802605 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 290173 · Violation 1802606 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 292372 · Violation 1802434 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

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

  31. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 290173 · EXPIRED

    ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING FOR USE AS TWO DWELLING UNITS.

  32. PermitAlteration

    Permit 292372 · EXPIRED

    EXTERIOR SIDING

  33. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 243896 · Violation 1987276 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  34. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 243896 · Violation 1987277 · Code A-504.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  35. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 243896 · Violation 1987275 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  36. ViolationPERMB- OUTDOOR DECK

    Case 243896 · Violation 1987274 · Code A-301.1/10 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  37. ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP

    Case 290200 · Violation 1755483 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  38. PermitDemolition

    Permit 290200 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMO

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 228839 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 228839 · 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.

  41. ViolationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 228839 · Violation 1698567 · Code PM-304.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 228839 · Violation 1698564 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 228839 · Violation 1698565 · 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.

  44. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 228839 · Violation 1698566 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 13694 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 4 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, plumbing. 1 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
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,668 sqft
livable area
Lot
814 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
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
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2011

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

Run the numbers

What owning 1841 S 4th 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.

$365K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2021) a 30-year mortgage ran about 2.96% — 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

1841 S 4th St sits on the 1800 block of S 4th 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, 9:10 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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