Mixed-use report

211 S 13th St

2,552 sqft · CMX5 · built 1900

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $662K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $651K · sold 2×. On the 200 block of S 13th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$9,262/year

2026 taxable assessment $661,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $650,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$338K transfer in 2001; alteration permit in 2008; $788K transfer in 2015 (+133% between recorded amounts).

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Finding

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Record summary

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

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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 1900: 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.

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 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
$661,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $650,700 · built 1900
Price / sq ft
$255
block $363 · below block
Assessment change
+42%
+3%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$9,262
1.4% 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

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19107 median$651K2001200620112016202120262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19107 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitChange of Use
  2. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  3. LicenseRental
  4. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  5. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  8. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REQ'D
  9. L&I violationFIRE ALARM AUDIBILITY
  10. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  11. L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
  12. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  13. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  14. L&I violationSTORAGE EQUIPMENT ROOMS
  15. L&I violationGENERAL REQ.- CITE CODE SECTIO
  16. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  17. LicenseSidewalk Cafe
  18. Deed / saleDeed / sale $788K
  19. PermitUse
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. PermitAlteration
  22. LicenseHandbill Distribution
  23. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  24. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  25. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  26. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  27. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  28. L&I violationPERMB- PROJECTING SIGN
  29. L&I violationPERMZ- OR REMOVE ADVERTISING
  30. PermitUse
  31. PermitUse
  32. PermitAlteration
  33. LicenseRental
  34. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
  35. LicenseRental
  36. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  37. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location
  38. Deed / saleDeed / sale $338K

The paper trail

$338K transfer in 2001; alteration permit in 2008; $788K transfer in 2015 (+133% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2001 $338KTransfer
  2. 2008 AlterationPermit
  3. 2009 UsePermit
  4. 2010 UsePermit
  5. 2013 AlterationPermit9 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  6. 2014 UsePermit
  7. 2015 $788KTransfer
  8. 2016 11 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 3 passedL&I visit
  9. 2023 Change of UsePermit

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Browse 48 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-000958 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Smoking Lounge; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries

  2. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 862003 · Active

    CAPITAL RESTAURANTS AND RECREATION (CAPPELLI BROS) · Expires 2027-02-21

  3. LicenseRental

    License 761368 · Inactive

    QIN CHEN · Expires 2023-01-02 · Inactive 2023-03-03

  4. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 545491 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 545491 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 545491 · Violation 4077659 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 536627 · 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.

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 536661 · 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.

  9. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 536627 · Violation 3958643 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REQ'D

    Case 536627 · Violation 3958642 · Code FC-13-908.7 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationFIRE ALARM AUDIBILITY

    Case 536627 · Violation 3958641 · Code FC-13-907.3 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 536627 · Violation 3958640 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED

    Case 536627 · Violation 3958639 · Code FC-13-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case 536627 · Violation 3958638 · Code FC-13-605.6 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case 536627 · Violation 3958637 · Code FC-13-605.5 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationSTORAGE EQUIPMENT ROOMS

    Case 536627 · Violation 3958636 · Code FC-13-315.23 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationGENERAL REQ.- CITE CODE SECTIO

    Case 536661 · Violation 3958843 · Code FC-13-1014 · ERROR

  18. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 536661 · Violation 3958842 · Code A-000.0/10 · ERROR

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 536661 · 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.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 536627 · 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.

  21. LicenseSidewalk Cafe

    License 668621 · Inactive

    CAPITAL RESTAURANTS AND RECREATION (CAPPELLI BROS) · Expires 2022-06-30 · Inactive 2022-08-29

  22. Recorded transfer$788K transfer

    2015

  23. PermitUse

    Permit 569313 · COMPLETED

    CONSUMER GOODS AND TAKE OUT RESTAURANT (NO ACTIVITIES PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 14-603(13)) ON FIRST FLOOR AND OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN THE SAME EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  24. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 369412 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 369419 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. PermitAlteration

    Permit 459553 · COMPLETED

    FRAMING, SHEETROCK, AND SPACKLE BASEMENT WALLS. ADD NEW STAIR TREADS. INSTALL NEW AWNING TO EXISTING ALUM/FRAME, ALSO REPLACE (17) WINDOWS IN SAME OPENINGS NO CHANGE.

  27. LicenseHandbill Distribution

    License 589016 · Inactive

    AR AND MM, LLC (VILLAGE TABAKO) · Expires 2013-08-31

  28. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 369412 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 369419 · FAILED

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

  30. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 369419 · Violation 2746029 · Code A-901.13/1 · ERROR

  31. ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO

    Case 369419 · Violation 2746030 · Code A-901.13/2 · ERROR

  32. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 369419 · Violation 2746028 · Code A-301.1/51 · ERROR

  33. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 369419 · Violation 2746027 · Code A-301.1/46 · ERROR

  34. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 369412 · Violation 2746041 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 369412 · Violation 2746040 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationPERMB- PROJECTING SIGN

    Case 369419 · Violation 2746024 · Code A-301.1/22 · ERROR

  37. ViolationPERMZ- OR REMOVE ADVERTISING

    Case 369419 · Violation 2746025 · Code A-301.1/66 · ERROR

  38. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 369419 · Violation 2746026 · Code A-901.13/1 · ERROR

  39. PermitUse

    Permit 285490 · COMPLETED

    1ST FLOOR USE TO RETAIL STORE

  40. PermitUse

    Permit 198499 · COMPLETED

    REGISTER USE FOR EAT-IN CAFE/RESTAURANT

  41. PermitAlteration

    Permit 162897 · EXPIRED

    INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, UPGRADE FLOOR, PAINT STORE. NO FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES TO BE PENETRATED

  42. LicenseRental

    License 400366 · Closed

    PF REALTY LP · Expires 2016-02-29

  43. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 377622 · Inactive

    209 SOUTH 13TH STREET CORP · Expires 2007-03-31 · Inactive 2011-12-14

  44. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 377623 · Inactive

    209 SOUTH 13TH STREET CORP · Expires 2009-03-31 · Inactive 2011-12-14

  45. LicenseRental

    License 361593 · Inactive

    PAT DEMONE · Expires 2007-02-28 · Inactive 2007-02-21

  46. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 333200 · Inactive

    209 SOUTH 13TH STREET CORP · Expires 2010-07-31

  47. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location

    License 200842 · Inactive

    211 S 13TH STREET CORP · Expires 2005-04-30 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  48. Recorded transfer$338K transfer

    2001

What this record suggests

The City file documents 6 permits touching drywall / interior finishing, windows. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no 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.

Interior
2,552 sqft
livable area
Lot
638 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX5
city zoning code

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

Where the record looks off

Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Run the numbers

What owning 211 S 13th 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.

$651K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2015) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.85% — 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

211 S 13th St sits on the 200 block of S 13th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 209 S 13th St  ·  207 S 13th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:20 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: unavailable. “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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