2026 taxable assessment $360,600 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $317,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1858 N 27th St
3 bd · 3 stories · 1,878 sqft · RSA5 · built 1915
Entity-held · assessed $361K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $318K · sold 6×. On the 1800 block of N 27th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$360,6002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $317,800
Last sale$120KRecorded 2021
Est. tax bill$5,048/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquency$2KCity snapshot · Jun 2022
Permits5Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
“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 3231732002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$1,978.20 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2012–2020. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
$0.00 principal$1,098.52 interest$254.14 penalty$625.54 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $70,200 total assessment, $70,200 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 $3,777.19 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2012$646.18 total · $276.27 principal · $117.85 interest · $22.84 penalty2013$506.68 total · $338.00 principal · $96.34 interest · $23.66 penalty2014$1,083.74 total · $739.68 principal · $144.24 interest · $51.78 penalty2015$1,013.18 total · $739.68 principal · $77.67 interest · $51.78 penalty2016$527.41 total · $400.83 principal · $6.02 interest · $4.01 penalty
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 recordPermit between transfers
Record summary$8K transfer in 2010; major alteration permit in 2011; $120K transfer in 2021 (+700% 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 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
$3,777 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.
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
City Pods LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 47 Sherman Drive, Malvern PA, 19355 — outside Philadelphia
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
$360,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $317,800 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$169
block $99 · above block
Assessment change
+1176%
+26%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -12% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,048
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$2K
recorded then · verify current
Times sold
6
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$25K 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$25K 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$25K 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$68K 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$70K 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$70K 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$70K 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$126K 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$126K 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$361K 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$361K 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$318K 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 · 2010Deed / sale $8KA 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 · 2011Deed / sale $8KA 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 · 2011Deed / sale $2KA 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 · 2021Deed / sale $120KA 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 · 2011-07-22Major 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 · 2022-04-06Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2022-03-17Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-03-18AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2006-06-16HCEU 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 · 2010-09-20HCEU 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 · 2013-11-01HCEU 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 ↗
- License · 2023-07-24RentalA 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 19121 medianAssessmentDeed / salePermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record12 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRental
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $120K
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitMajor alteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $8K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $2K
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $8K
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
The paper trail
Permit between transfers$8K transfer in 2010; major alteration permit in 2011; $120K transfer in 2021 (+700% between recorded amounts).
- 2006 Inspection failedL&I visit
- 2010 Inspection failedL&I visit$8KTransfer
- 2011 $8KTransfer$2KTransferMajor alterationPermit
- 2013 Inspection passedL&I visit
- 2021 $120KTransfer
- 2022 Addition and/or AlterationPermitAddition and/or AlterationsPermitAlterationsPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 12 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseRental
License 929249 · Revoked
City Pods, LLC · Expires 2026-07-23
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-003554 · Completed
Install 200 Amp service, rough in, outlets, lights, switches, finish, devices as per 2014 nec
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-004346 · Completed
Interior plumbing 3 WC,2 TUBS, 3 LAVATORIES, 1 KS,1 LL, 1 WH
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-001585 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Addition of a new system with duct work. Install a new 92% H.E. 100,000 with a 4 ton 13 sser outdoor. duct work thoughout the house, thermostat pad disconnect).
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2021-018836 · Completed
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION /ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PROPOSED CURB TO BASEMENT FOUNDATION AND WIDEN STAIRS. FOR A SINGLE- FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ************************* SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECH. OR ELECTRICAL WORK. **************************
- Recorded transfer$120K transfer
2021
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 68314 · 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.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 354149 · EXPIRED
INSTALL SHEETROCK THROUGHOUT. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, ISSUE DATE JANUARY 1, 2011. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES.
- Recorded transfer$8K transfer
2011
- Recorded transfer$2K transfer
2011
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 68314 · 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$8K transfer
2010
What this record suggests
The City file documents 5 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 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 recorded $4K 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.
Bedrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,878 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,008 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
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 1858 N 27th 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 (2021) a 30-year mortgage ran about 2.96% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
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+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
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down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
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rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
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modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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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
1858 N 27th St sits on the 1800 block of N 27th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1856 N 27th St · 1860 N 27th 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
- Neighborhood income & rents — US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:31 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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