2026 taxable assessment $498,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $512,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1927 Ellsworth St
3 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 2,184 sqft · RSA5 · built 1923
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $599K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $513K · sold 2×. On the 1900 block of Ellsworth St.
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Property summary
Assessment$598,9002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $512,900
Last sale$499KRecorded 2021
Est. tax bill$6,984/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits6Every 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 3610091002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $627.49 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2010$83.16 total · $0.00 principal · -$0.01 interest · $50.54 penalty2011$94.03 total · $0.00 principal · -$12.83 interest · $72.52 penalty2012$112.53 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $75.32 penalty2013$153.86 total · $0.00 principal · $32.29 interest · $78.03 penalty2016$183.91 total · $83.23 principal · $2.74 interest · $0.83 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 recordNew construction
Record summary$170K transfer recorded in 2017; new construction appears in a 2017 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $499K in 2021.
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 1923: 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
$627 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.
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
$598,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $512,900 · built 1923
Price / sq ft
$235
block $223 · above block
Assessment change
+302%
+13%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -14% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$6,984
1.17% 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$128K 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$128K 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$128K 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$171K 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$443K 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$443K 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$443K 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$614K 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$614K 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$599K 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$599K 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$513K 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 · 2017Deed / sale $170KA 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 $499KA 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 · 2017-10-18DemolitionThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2018-03-06ZoningThis 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 · 2018-03-06Addition 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 · 2018-10-24New 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 · 2018-10-12AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-05-03PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermit
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Every dated record8 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $499K
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAlterations
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitDemolition
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $170K
The paper trail
New construction$170K transfer recorded in 2017; new construction appears in a 2017 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $499K in 2021.
- 2017 $170KTransferDemolitionPermit
- 2018 ZoningPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitL&I violationL&INew ConstructionPermitAlterationsPermitNew ConstructionPermit
- 2021 $499KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 9 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$499K transfer
2021
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 921496 · Expired
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- PermitAlterations
Permit 918299 · Expired
REPLACE HOUSE DRAIN,HOUSE TRAP,FAI,WASTE AND WATER LINES FOR 5-TOILETS,5-VANITIES,3-SHOWERS,1-WASHER,1-KITCHEN SINK,1-WATER HEATER AND STACK-PA1#20182850519-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 907345 · Issued
200AMP SERVICE ENTRANCE CABLE,WIRING THROUGHOUT SWITCHES,OUTLETS,LIGHT FIXTURES,SMOKE DETECTORS,CO DETECTORS,LOW VOLTAGE WIRING FOR PHONE AND CABLE PER 2008 NEC (SFD)
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 846424 · Violation 4918700 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitZoning
Permit 846423 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY. FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3RD STORY ADDITION ON TOP OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY DWELLING. ADDITION TO INCLUDE REAR ROOF DECK ON TOP OF 2ND FLOOR AND A SPIRAL STAIRCASE LEADING TO ANOTHER ROOF DECK.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 846424 · Issued
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY. FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3RD STORY ADDITION ON TOP OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY DWELLING. ADDITION TO INCLUDE REAR ROOF DECK ON TOP OF 2ND FLOOR AND A SPIRAL STAIRCASE LEADING TO ANOTHER ROOF DECK.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 824691 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMO OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS ONLY,NO STRUCTURAL WORK ON THIS PERMIT
- Recorded transfer$170K transfer
2017
What this record suggests
The City file documents 6 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 4 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $627 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
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,184 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,196 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
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 1927 Ellsworth 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
1927 Ellsworth St sits on the 1900 block of Ellsworth St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1925 Ellsworth St · 1929 Ellsworth 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, 9:39 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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