Mixed-use report

1903 S 7th St

2,636 sqft · RSA5 · built 1915

Owner-occupied · assessed $342K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $369K · sold 1×. On the 1900 block of S 7th St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$4,785/year

2026 taxable assessment $341,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $369,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 871555140
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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

From the public record
Finding

Improved

Why it matters

Bought for $30K in 2012. Owner pulled a masonry facade replacement permit in 2022.

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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 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.

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.

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
$341,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $369,000 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$140
block $161 · below block
Appreciation
+249%
+12%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +8% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$651K
+12%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,785
1.3% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
5.4%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
1

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19148 median$369K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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 record32 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. PermitMasonry Facade Replacement
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  5. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  6. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. L&I violationLICENSE-RES MFD
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. Deed / saleDeed / sale $30K
  11. LicenseRental
  12. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. L&I violationPROSECUTION INFO
  15. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  16. L&I violationLICENSE-RES MFD
  17. L&I violationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT
  18. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  19. L&I violationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR
  20. L&I violationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  21. L&I violationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR
  22. L&I violationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR
  23. L&I violationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR
  24. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  25. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  26. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  27. L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  28. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  29. InspectionNTF INSP
  30. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  31. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  32. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

The paper trail

Bought for $30K in 2012. Owner pulled a masonry facade replacement permit in 2022.

  1. 2009 9 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2010 4 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×4L&I visit
  3. 2012 $30KSold
  4. 2014 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  5. 2015 Inspection passedL&I visit
  6. 2016 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 4 passedL&I visit
  7. 2020 Addition and/or AlterationPermit
  8. 2022 Masonry Facade ReplacementPermit

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Browse 40 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-013221 · Certified

    Expires 2024-06-24

  2. PermitMasonry Facade Replacement

    Permit GM-2022-006519 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-003528 · Completed

    For removing / replacing rotten joist AS PER PLAN on 1st floor only. Separate permits required for any further renovation work.

  4. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 524322 · 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.

  5. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 524312 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 524312 · 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.

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 524322 · 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.

  8. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 524312 · Violation 3908932 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 524322 · Violation 3908931 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 250372 · 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.

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 228631 · 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.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 463710 · 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.

  13. ViolationLICENSE-RES MFD

    Case 463710 · Violation 3424379 · 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 463710 · 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. Recorded transfer$30K transfer

    2012

  16. LicenseRental

    License 514067 · Inactive

    SOHEAP AND HEUG UY CHAN · Expires 2013-02-28

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

    Case 228631 · 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.

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

    Case 228631 · 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.

  19. ViolationPROSECUTION INFO

    Case 228631 · Violation 1808786 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 228631 · Violation 1808787 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationLICENSE-RES MFD

    Case 228631 · Violation 1808788 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT

    Case 228631 · Violation 1808789 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 193718 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. ViolationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266377 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266373 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266374 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266375 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266376 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266378 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266379 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266380 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT

    Case 193718 · Violation 1266381 · COMPLIED

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

  33. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 463502 · Inactive

    SICHANTRA AN (NEW LUCKY 7) · Expires 2019-04-30 · Inactive 2019-06-29

  34. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 193718 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 193718 · CLOSED

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

  36. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 207970 · Inactive

    SOCKHA LIEU · Expires 2009-04-30 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  37. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 207449 · Inactive

    LORN B MOM · Expires 2004-04-30

  38. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 206563 · Inactive

    NUTH SOMALY (LUCKY SEVEN COFFEE SHOP) · Expires 2004-04-30

  39. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 203739 · Inactive

    THAN VAN KHIM (LUCKY SEVEN COFFEE SHOP) · Expires 2003-04-30

  40. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2026-004807 · Denied

    Personal Services

What this record suggests

The City file documents 3 permits. 2 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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
2,636 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,088 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
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 1903 S 7th 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.

$369K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2012) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.66% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
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

1903 S 7th St sits on the 1900 block of S 7th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1901 S 7th St  ·  1905 S 7th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 11:28 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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