Multi-family report

2054 Ellsworth St

2 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,680 sqft · RSA5 · built 1923

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $492K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $558K · sold 4×. On the 2000 block of Ellsworth St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$5,487/year

2026 taxable assessment $392,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $557,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 361018000
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$515K transfer in 2021; alteration permit in 2013; $515K transfer in 2021 (+836% between recorded amounts).

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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 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.

The multi-unit use has a zoning appeal on record

Appeal #28400 was granted in 2016 for permit for use as a two-family household living in an existing attached structure; the City row still reports status CLOSED. Verify the registered use and certificate of occupancy with L&I instead of assuming the use predates the code.

If you own it

Construction next door (2056 Ellsworth St, 2024)

Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.

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
$492,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $557,500 · built 1923
Price / sq ft
$332
block $230 · above block
Assessment change
+492%
+18%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +13% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,487
1.12% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4

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

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19146 median$558K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record32 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseRental
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $515K
  3. LicenseRental
  4. PermitMajor alteration
  5. PermitAdministrative
  6. PermitUse
  7. PermitMajor alteration
  8. InspectionBP_BLDG
  9. AppealZoning board appeal
  10. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  11. L&I violationBLDG MATERIAL EXTERIOR-OWNER
  12. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  13. L&I violationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL
  14. L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
  15. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  16. PermitPlumbing
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. PermitMajor alteration
  19. PermitAlteration
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationDRAINAGE-PUMP BASEMENT WATER
  24. L&I violationELEC-INT LIGHT-RES
  25. L&I violationELEC-COVER PLATE DEFECTIVE-RES
  26. L&I violationEGRESS WINDOW BARS APPROVAL
  27. L&I violationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ
  28. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  29. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  30. LicenseRental
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. LicenseRental

The paper trail

$515K transfer in 2021; alteration permit in 2013; $515K transfer in 2021 (+836% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2013 AlterationPermit
  2. 2014 Major alterationPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermit
  3. 2016 6 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visitAppeal grantedZoningUsePermitMajor alterationPermit
  4. 2018 Major alterationPermitAdministrativePermit
  5. 2021 $515KTransfer

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Browse 36 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseRental

    License 866724 · Inactive

    Tyler Lanctot · Expires 2026-04-21 · Inactive 2026-06-20

  2. Recorded transfer$515K transfer

    2021

  3. LicenseRental

    License 771122 · Closed

    CHRIS KENDIG · Expires 2021-04-01

  4. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 810762 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF JOISTS ON THE FIRST FLOOR REAR OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER PLANS, ** ANY OTHER WORK NOT PERMITTED IN THE PERMIT **

  5. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 804918 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, AS PER SUBMIITED PLANS. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK APPROVED UNDER PERMIT# 691575.

  6. PermitUse

    Permit 706061 · COMPLETED

    TO LEGALIZE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE AS PER PLAN IN A TWO FAMILY.

  7. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 691575 · COMPLETED

    NO CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. LEGALIZATION OF LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK.

  8. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 521124 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 28400 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 706061 · PERMIT FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE

  10. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 521124 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 535147 · Violation 3949254 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationBLDG MATERIAL EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 535147 · Violation 3949255 · Code CP-305A · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 535147 · Violation 3949256 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL

    Case 521124 · Violation 4084581 · Code A-301.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE

    Case 521124 · Violation 4084582 · Code A-504.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 521124 · Violation 4084580 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 560249 · COMPLETED

    1 KS,1 W/C,1 SHOWER,1 LAV AND 1 WASHER BOX (TWO FAMILY)

  18. PermitElectrical

    Permit 538317 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE EXISTING METERING WITH 3 METERS FOR UNITS 1,2 AND HOUSE REWIRE UNIT 2(2ND AND 3RD FLOORS)INCLUDING 2500W OF BASEBOARD AND /OR IN-WALL ELECTRIC HEATING UNITS PER 2008 NEC (TWO FAMILY)

  19. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 534403 · COMPLETED

    SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING - APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED FEB. 2007. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO BE LISTED ON PERMIT SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRIC AND HVAC. CALL INSPECTOR AT DISTRICT OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.

  20. PermitAlteration

    Permit 493740 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE AND REPLACE FRONT BRICK WALL DOWN TO FOUNDATION. ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS WILL BE REPLACED ON THE EXISTING LOCATIONS.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 298678 · 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.

  22. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 298678 · Violation 2223375 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 298678 · 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.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 229260 · 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.

  25. ViolationDRAINAGE-PUMP BASEMENT WATER

    Case 229260 · Violation 1623972 · Code PM-302.4/5 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationELEC-INT LIGHT-RES

    Case 229260 · Violation 1623971 · Code PM-407.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationELEC-COVER PLATE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 229260 · Violation 1623970 · Code PM-407.2/7 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationEGRESS WINDOW BARS APPROVAL

    Case 229260 · Violation 1623969 · Code FC-1027.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ

    Case 229260 · Violation 1623968 · Code PM-602.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 229260 · Violation 1623967 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 229260 · Violation 1623966 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 229260 · 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.

  33. LicenseRental

    License 493898 · Inactive

    EARL F PEACOCK · Expires 2013-02-28

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 55772 · CLOSED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 55772 · 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.

  36. LicenseRental

    License 263899 · Inactive

    LEONARD LASSITER · Expires 2008-02-29 · Inactive 2012-12-22

What this record suggests

The City file documents 8 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, windows. 8 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal 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
2
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,680 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,040 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Electric baseboard
city code C
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2016

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 2054 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.

$558K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2021) a 30-year mortgage ran about 2.96% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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

2054 Ellsworth St sits on the 2000 block of Ellsworth St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 2052 Ellsworth St  ·  2056 Ellsworth St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 1:29 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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