2026 taxable assessment $117,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $121,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
221 S Alden St
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 990 sqft · RM1 · built 1925
Entity-held · assessed $118K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $121K. On the 200 block of S Alden St.
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Property summary
Assessment$117,5002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $121,400
Last sale$17KRecorded 2015
Est. tax bill$1,645/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits5Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open20 historical across 6 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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OPA 6042601002026 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 recordPermit on record
Record summaryMechanical permit recorded in 2017.
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If you’re buying
Built 1925: 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.
Who's behind it
Project Investment INC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $394K combined
• Tax bills mail to 2904 Durham Rd, Doylestown PA, 18902 — outside Philadelphia
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
$117,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $121,400 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$123
block $123 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+87%
+6%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +3% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,645
1.4% 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$65K 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$65K 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$65K 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$61K 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$64K 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$64K 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$64K 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$95K 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$95K 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$118K 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$118K 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$121K 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 · 2015-09-01Addition 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 · 2015-11-20Major 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 · 2016-10-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-05-30ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2017-09-27MechanicalThis 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 · 2009-01-13INT S-CLEAN/MAINT SANI, TENANTA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-01-13INT A-EXTERMINATE/MAINTAINA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-01-13EXT S-BSMNT DOOR/WINDOW/HATCHWA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-01-13EXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)Repair or maintain exterior windowsHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-01-13EXT S-DOORS MAINTAINA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-01-13PROSEC- EMERG IMMED RIA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-01-13INT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMULA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-01-13SD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancyHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-05-11EXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior areaHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-05-11EXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)Clean the exterior area and address pestsHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-08-28WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-08-28INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-08-28LIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-08-28PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFOA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-08-28PERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTIONA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-08-28PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-09-08PERMB REVK- SWO OR COO ISSUEDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-09-08PERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIGA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2015-09-08BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-10-01VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSEA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-07-02HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-06-22HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2014-01-10HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-04-09BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-12-29HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2017-02-07HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2017-07-07PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2017-07-05Vacant Residential Property / LotA 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 · 2018-05-29RentalA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2009-07-01RB_LIRBA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19139 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record35 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRental
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMB REVK- SWO OR COO ISSUED
- L&I violationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
- L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- AppealRB_LIRB
- L&I violationINT S-CLEAN/MAINT SANI, TENANT
- L&I violationINT A-EXTERMINATE/MAINTAIN
- L&I violationEXT S-BSMNT DOOR/WINDOW/HATCHW
- L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
- L&I violationEXT S-DOORS MAINTAIN
- L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
- L&I violationINT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMUL
- L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
The paper trail
Permit on recordMechanical permit recorded in 2017.
- 2012 2 L&I violationsL&I
- 2014 Inspection passedL&I visit
- 2015 9 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visitAddition and/or AlterationPermitMajor alterationPermit
- 2016 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visitPlumbingPermit
- 2017 ElectricalPermitInspection passedL&I visitMechanicalPermit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 39 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseRental
License 778379 · Expired
project investment inc. · Expires 2026-05-28
- PermitMechanical
Permit 819646 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK FROM BASEMENT TO ALL ROOMS & INSTALLATION OF HEATER.FOR T 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.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 557894 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
License 744714 · Inactive
Project Investment Inc. · Expires 2018-07-04 · Inactive 2018-09-02
- PermitElectrical
Permit 787692 · COMPLETED
TOTAL REWIRE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING SWITCHES, RECPTS, LIGHTS, 5-15AMP CIRCUITS, 3-20AMP CIRCUITS FOR KITCHEN AND BATH INSTALL HARDWIRE SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 557894 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 557894 · 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.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 730689 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 WATER CLOSETS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 TUB/SHOWERS AND 1 LAV- THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
Case 557894 · Violation 4221159 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 499796 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 501075 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 641541 · COMPLETED
FRAMING FOR 2ND FLOOR PER SUBMITTED PLANS
- ViolationPERMB REVK- SWO OR COO ISSUED
Case 501075 · Violation 3702087 · Code A-302.9/42 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
Case 635742 · Violation 3909938 · Code A-302.10/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB REVK- SWO OR COO ISSUED
Case 635742 · Violation 3909939 · Code A-302.9/42 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 501075 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 635742 · Expired
EZ PERMIT STADARD ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 499796 · Violation 3693702 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 499796 · Violation 3693703 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
Case 499796 · Violation 3693704 · Code A-302.8/31 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
Case 499796 · Violation 3693705 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
Case 499796 · Violation 3694570 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 499796 · Violation 3694571 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 499796 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 327648 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 327648 · 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.
- ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
Case 327648 · Violation 2484595 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
Case 327648 · Violation 2484594 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 189821 · 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.
- AppealRB_LIRB
Appeal 8416 · CLOSED · ADMIN/REVIEW
Related permit 189821 · THIS IS HARASSMENT AND THE ALLEGATIONS ARE NOT RIGHT.
- ViolationINT S-CLEAN/MAINT SANI, TENANT
Case 189821 · Violation 1215460 · Code PM-305.1/1 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationINT A-EXTERMINATE/MAINTAIN
Case 189821 · Violation 1215461 · Code PM-303.5/1 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationEXT S-BSMNT DOOR/WINDOW/HATCHW
Case 189821 · Violation 1215462 · Code PM-304.8/6 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
Case 189821 · Violation 1215464 · Code PM-304.8/1 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationEXT S-DOORS MAINTAIN
Case 189821 · Violation 1215463 · Code PM-304.8/2 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
Case 189821 · Violation 1215457 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationINT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMUL
Case 189821 · Violation 1215458 · Code FC-304.1/1 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
Case 189821 · Violation 1215459 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPEXCP
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 189821 · 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.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 5 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 4 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
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
990 sqft
livable area
Lot
900 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
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · ADMIN/REVIEW · 2009
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 221 S Alden 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 (2015) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.85% — 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
221 S Alden St sits on the 200 block of S Alden St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 219 S Alden St · 223 S Alden 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 10, 2026, 3:22 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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