2026 taxable assessment $551,200 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $577,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1901-03 Arthur St
4 bd · 3 ba · 1 story · 2,403 sqft · RSA3 · built 2011
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $551K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $577K. On the 1900 block of Arthur St.
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Property summary
Assessment$551,2002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $577,000
Last sale$580KRecorded 2022
Est. tax bill$7,716/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits10Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open1 historical across 1 case
“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 5620620002026 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 recordNew construction
Record summarynew construction appears in a 2011 permit.
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If you’re buying
Zoned RSA3: one household by right
Single-family attached. 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.
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
$551,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $577,000 · built 2011
Price / sq ft
$240
block $211 · above block
Assessment change
+89%
+6%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +5% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$7,716
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$305K 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$305K 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$305K 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$339K 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$350K 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$350K 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$350K 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$418K 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$418K 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$551K 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$551K 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$577K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2011-06-22Zoning/useThis 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 · 2011-08-01New constructionThis 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 · 2011-08-30ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-09-07PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2011-09-14MechanicalThis 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 · 2013-07-05Major 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 · 2014-12-02ZoningThis 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 · 2014-12-24AdditionThis 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 · 2015-06-05AdministrativeThis 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 · 2016-11-03ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-06-07PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGEA 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 · 2013-11-22BP_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 · 2014-07-03PRECOURT (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 · 2015-02-24PRECOURT (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 ↗
- Appeal · 2013-09-18Zoning 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2014-10-29Zoning 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 19152 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
The paper trail
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2011 permit.
- 2011 MechanicalPermit
- 2013 L&I violationL&IMajor alterationPermitInspection failed ×2L&I visitAppeal deniedZoning
- 2014 Inspection failedL&I visitAppeal dismissedZoningZoningPermitAdditionPermit
- 2015 AdministrativePermitInspection passedL&I visit
- 2016 ElectricalPermit
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Browse 16 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitElectrical
Permit 722212 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF A 4.94KW PV SYSTEM WITH 19 ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS. NEW NET METER INSTALLATION PER 2008 NEC (SFD)EAST DISTRICT
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 609378 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT #578630 TO REFLECT AS BUILT CONDITIONS TO INCLUDE NEW DORMERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 385131 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition
Permit 578630 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF NEW TWO (2) CAR ACCESSORY DETACHED GARAGE FOR AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitZoning
Permit 559405 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED PRIVATE RESIDENCE GARAGE WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY PARKIGN SPACES. ACCESSORY TO AN EXISITNG SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. SEE CASE #385131.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 22851 · CLOSED · Dismissed
Related permit 522776 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A NEW CURB; THE CREATION OF ONE OFF STREET OPEN AIR SURFACE PARKING SPACE; FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIX FOOT (6'-0") HIGH OPEN PICKET FENCE ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCAT
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 385131 · 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.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 385131 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 21026 · CLOSED · Denied
Related permit 481510 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND SIX (') FOOT HIGH FENCE SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON SUBMITTED PLAN TO COMPLY VIOLATION CD#481510
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 481529 · COMPLETED
TO INSTALL ABOVE GROUND 15' ROUND 4' HIGH POOL IN THE REAR YARD APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR EZ POOL. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES". OWNER TO PERFORM WORK HIMSELF.
- ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
Case 385131 · Violation 3244333 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 363018 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 CARRIER HVAC UNIT (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 361806 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION 2.5 BATHROOMS, 1 KITCHEN SSINK, 1 LAV
- PermitElectrical
Permit 360629 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 200 AMP SERVICE. (28)SWITCHES, (30)LIGHT OUTLETS, (56)RECEPTACLES, 1-220 LINE FOR A/C, 1-110 LINE FOR WATER HEATER, 1-110 LINE FOR HOUSE HEATER.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC (SINGLE FAMILY)
- PermitNew construction
Permit 348829 · COMPLETED
ERECT A NEW 3 STORY HOUSE WITH CELLAR AND ONE INT PARKING SPACE.-SFD
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 347360 · COMPLETED
ERECT A 2 STORY DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR & INTERIOR GARAGE
What this record suggests
The City file documents 10 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 10 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 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
4
Bathrooms
3
Stories
1
Interior
2,403 sqft
livable area
Lot
5,200 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
2 spaces
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
CLOSED · Dismissed · 2014
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 1901-03 Arthur 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 (2022) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.34% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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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
1901-03 Arthur St sits on the 1900 block of Arthur St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1905 Arthur St · 1907 Arthur 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, 6:05 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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