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2205 E William St

3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,222 sqft · RSA6 · built 2024

Absentee individual · assessed $280K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $286K · sold 1×. On the 2200 block of E William St.

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Property summary

Assessment$280,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $285,700 Last sale$280KRecorded 2024 Est. tax bill$1,228/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $3,919/year · basis and term unverified Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current Permits9Every fetched City permit Violations12 open26 historical across 14 cases

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,228/year

2026 taxable assessment $87,733 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $285,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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 252000001
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $87,733 of $280,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$3,919/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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.

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 record
Finding

New construction

Why it matters

built new under a 2022 permit (reduced taxable assessment shown), sold for $280K in 2024.

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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

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,228/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $3,919/yr — $2,691/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.

Zoned RSA6: one household by right

Single-family attached, small lot. 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

12 open violations: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

Construction next door (2207 E William 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.

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 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
$280,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $285,700 · built 2024
Price / sq ft
$234
block $232 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+614%
+93%/yr since 2024 · 2027 +2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,228
0.43% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19134 median$286K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record12 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  2. PermitNew Construction
  3. Deed / saleDeed / sale $280K
  4. PermitNew Construction
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  7. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  8. PermitCombined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…
  9. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
  12. L&I violationNEW USE

The paper trail

New construction

built new under a 2022 permit (reduced taxable assessment shown), sold for $280K in 2024.

  1. 2022 Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…PermitNew construction, addition, GFA changePermitL&I violationL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  2. 2023 New ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermit
  3. 2024 New Construction or AdditionsPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermit$280KSold

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Browse 57 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2022-014025 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2022-007682

  2. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2022-014026 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2022-007682

  3. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2024-000554 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2022-014027 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2022-007682

  5. Recorded transfer$280K transfer

    2024

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2022-004993 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2022-007682

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2022-009728 · Completed

    Electrical Permit for combo RP-2022-007682

  8. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2022-007682 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. AMEND PERMIT 6/26/2023 TO INCLUDE SHORING DETAILS FOR EXCAVATION ALONG THE PUBLIC R.O.W.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-094588 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-094588 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-094588 · Violation VI-2022-069492 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2022-002822 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE ( NTE 38' HIGH). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION

  13. PermitCombined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…

    Permit ZP-2022-000967 · Completed

    FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE THIRTEEN(13) LOTS " PARCEL A"; " PARCEL B"" PARCEL C" PARCEL D"" PARCEL E"" PARCEL F"" PARCEL G"" PARCEL H"" PARCEL I"" PARCEL J"" PARCEL K"" PARCEL L"" AND "PARCEL M"" FROM ONE(1) OPA ACCOUNT ( 2201-29 E WILLIAM STREET) . SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-117987 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2021-117987 · Violation VI-2021-085996 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-057069 · Violation VI-2021-041104 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-057069 · Violation VI-2021-041105 · Code PM15-302.8 · OPEN

  18. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-057084 · Violation VI-2021-041108 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-057084 · Violation VI-2021-041109 · Code PM15-302.8 · OPEN

  20. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-057092 · Violation VI-2021-041119 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-057092 · Violation VI-2021-041120 · Code PM15-302.8 · OPEN

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-057103 · Violation VI-2021-041122 · Code PM15-302.8 · OPEN

  23. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-057103 · Violation VI-2021-041121 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

  24. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-057111 · Violation VI-2021-041128 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-057111 · Violation VI-2021-041129 · Code PM15-302.8 · OPEN

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-057122 · Violation VI-2021-041144 · Code PM15-302.8 · OPEN

  27. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-057122 · Violation VI-2021-041143 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027954 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057069 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027933 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057084 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027902 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057092 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027887 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  35. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057103 · FAILED

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

  36. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027865 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057111 · FAILED

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

  38. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027827 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  39. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057122 · FAILED

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

  40. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-027827 · Violation VI-2021-020837 · Code PM15-302.8 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  41. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-027827 · Violation VI-2021-020836 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  42. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-027865 · Violation VI-2021-020880 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  43. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-027865 · Violation VI-2021-020881 · Code PM15-302.8 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  44. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-027887 · Violation VI-2021-020897 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  45. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-027887 · Violation VI-2021-020898 · Code PM15-302.8 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  46. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-027902 · Violation VI-2021-020923 · Code PM15-302.8 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  47. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-027902 · Violation VI-2021-020922 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  48. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-027933 · Violation VI-2021-020956 · Code PM15-302.8 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  49. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-027933 · Violation VI-2021-020955 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  50. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-027954 · Violation VI-2021-020965 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  51. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

    Case CF-2021-027954 · Violation VI-2021-020966 · Code PM15-302.8 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  52. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027827 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027865 · FAILED

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

  54. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027887 · FAILED

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

  55. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027902 · FAILED

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

  56. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027933 · FAILED

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

  57. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027954 · FAILED

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 9 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 9 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · 12 open L&I violations. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,228/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$3,919/year — $2,691/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.

2024: ~$560/yr2025: ~$560/yr2026: ~$1,228/yr20242026
2026~$1,228/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($280,000 assessed − $192,273 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,228/yr full-assessment scenario: $280,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $3,919/yr The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,222 sqft
livable area
Lot
818 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Zoning
RSA6
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 2205 E William 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.

$286K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo
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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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

2205 E William St sits on the 2200 block of E William St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 2207 E William St  ·  2209 E William St

Where this comes from
Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 12:54 PM 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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