2026 taxable assessment $1,096,606 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $1,125,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Mixed-use report
203 N 9th St
4,500 sqft · CMX4 · built 1988
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $1.1M (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $1.1M. On the 200 block of N 9th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$1,111,5002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $1,125,000
Last sale$200KRecorded 1988
Est. tax bill$15,350/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits8Every 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 8710003502026 OPA removes $14,894 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 $588.83 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2014$588.83 total · $412.13 principal · $27.82 interest · $28.85 penalty
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What stands out
From the public recordPermit on record
Record summaryElectrical permit recorded in 2019.
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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 own it
$589 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 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
$1,111,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $1,125,000 · built 1988
Price / sq ft
$250
block $250 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+65%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +1% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$15,350
1.38% 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$680K 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$680K 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$973K 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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 · 2019-02-28UseThis 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 · 2019-03-22Major 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 · 2019-04-15AlterationThis 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 · 2019-05-16Zoning/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 · 2019-05-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2019-06-06SignThis 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 · 2019-06-11ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- License · 2004-04-02RentalA 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 ↗
- License · 2019-10-02Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)A 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 ↗
- License · 2025-10-30Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)A 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-09-13Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-12-06Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-11-19Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19107 medianAssessmentPermitLicenseCertification
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSign
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitAlteration
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- LicenseRental
The paper trail
Permit on recordElectrical permit recorded in 2019.
- 2019 UsePermitUsePermitMajor alterationPermitAlterationPermitZoning/usePermitPlumbingPermitSignPermitElectricalPermit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 14 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-030636 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-19
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
License 0992415 · Active
Prince Tea House Philly LLC (Prince Tea House) · Expires 2026-10-29
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-003161 · Certified
Expires 2025-12-06
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-017210 · Certified
Expires 2023-09-13
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
License 825464 · Inactive
AJM 168 LLC · Expires 2025-10-01 · Inactive 2025-11-30
- PermitElectrical
Permit 963586 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 200 AMP PANEL. WIRE LIGHTS ,SWITCHES ,RECEPTACLES ,EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS, SIX (6) 208 VOLT 3 POLE OUTLETS.**NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT**
- PermitSign
Permit 977973 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF A SIGN ACCESSORY TO SIT DOWN RESTAURANT.SIGNS ATTACHED TO MASONRY, CONCRETE OR STEEL SHALL BE SAFELY AND SECURELY FASTENED BY MEANS OF METAL ANCHORS, BOLTS OR APPROVED EXPANSION SCREWS OF SUFFICIENT SIZE AND ANCHORAGE TO SAFELY SUPPORT THE LOADS APPLIED
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 962961 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT; 2 WC, 2 LAV, 1 3 BAY SINK, 1 FOOD SINK, 1 SPRAY SINK, 1 DISHWASHER, 1 MOP SINK, 1 FLOOR DRAINS, 2 2 HUB DRAINS, 1 WATER HEATER, 1 HAND SINK. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2004 PHILA PLUMBING CODE.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 971429 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE CHANNEL LETTER (FLAT WALL )SIGN ACCESSORY TO A SIT DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES ABOVE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN).
- PermitAlteration
Permit 967275 · COMPLETED
EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- FOR THE APPLICATION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 956306 · COMPLETED
LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK**
- PermitUse
Permit 953497 · COMPLETED
FOR USE AS A SIT DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES ABOVE.(NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT)
- PermitUse
Permit 948653 · COMPLETED
FOR A PREPARED FOOD SHOP AT FIRST FLOOR( NTE 20 SEATING) (DOES NOT UTILIZE COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES THAT HAVE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHAUSTING AIR CONTAMINANTS) IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES A SPREVIOUSLY APPROVED.
- LicenseRental
License 251991 · Inactive
JONG K CHIN · Expires 2022-02-28 · Inactive 2022-04-29
What this record suggests
The City file documents 8 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 8 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 $589 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.
Interior
4,500 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,808 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX4
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 203 N 9th 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 (1988) a 30-year mortgage ran about 10.34% — 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
203 N 9th St sits on the 200 block of N 9th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 201 N 9th St · 205 N 9th 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
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 4:06 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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