2026 taxable assessment $268,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $702,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
2534 Kimball St
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,849 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $730K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $702K · sold 2×. On the 2500 block of Kimball St.
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Property summary
Assessment$729,5002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $702,400
Last sale$738KRecorded 2024
Est. tax bill$3,763/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquency$3KCity snapshot · Jun 2022
Permits5Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
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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 3022613002026 OPA removes $460,700 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$3,381.35 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2008–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
$916.22 principal$1,357.30 interest$300.25 penalty$807.58 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $210,300 total assessment, $35,400 taxable, and $174,900 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $4,866.80 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2008$144.61 total · $0.00 principal · $89.67 interest · $13.43 penalty2009$230.11 total · $0.00 principal · $149.88 interest · $25.12 penalty2010$236.73 total · $0.00 principal · $155.46 interest · $25.12 penalty2011$345.10 total · $74.56 principal · $170.23 interest · $27.61 penalty2012$721.96 total · $409.57 principal · $153.59 interest · $28.67 penalty2013$701.99 total · $424.29 principal · $120.92 interest · $29.70 penalty2014$916.59 total · $545.51 principal · $106.37 interest · $38.19 penalty2015$858.66 total · $545.51 principal · $57.28 interest · $38.19 penalty2016$711.05 total · $569.86 principal · $8.54 interest · $5.70 penalty
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 recordNew construction
Record summary$220K transfer recorded in 2023; new construction appears in a 2023 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $738K in 2024.
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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.
Zoned RSA5: one household by right
Single-family rowhouse (the classic Philly row). 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
$4,867 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 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
$729,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $702,400 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$380
block $344 · above block
Assessment change
+261%
+12%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -4% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,763
0.52% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$3K
recorded then · verify current
Times sold
2
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$195K 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$195K 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$195K 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$215K 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$210K 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$210K 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$210K 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$405K 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$405K 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$730K 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$730K 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$702K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2023Deed / sale $220KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2024Deed / sale $738KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2023-12-06New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2023-12-13Addition 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 · 2024-02-13Addition 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 · 2024-02-14New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2024-02-15Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / salePermit
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Every dated record7 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $738K
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $220K
The paper trail
New construction$220K transfer recorded in 2023; new construction appears in a 2023 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $738K in 2024.
- 2023 $220KTransferNew construction, addition, GFA changePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2024 Addition and/or AlterationPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitAddition and/or AlterationsPermit$738KTransfer
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Browse 7 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2024-000574 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. New Duct Work with two separate zones and 18 diffusers in a two system installation. System 1 - 92% 60k BTU Gas furnace and 2 ton AC unit. System 2 - 92% 40K BTU Gas furnace and 2 ton AC unit.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2024-001667 · Completed
Install supply lines and drainage pipes for 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, 3 toilets, 3 vanities, 1 tubs & 2 showers. TOTAL 11 FIXTURES.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2024-001479 · Completed
Install all new wiring, switches, receptacles, lighting and 120v inter connected smoke alarms according to the 2017 NEC Install one new 200amp service
- Recorded transfer$738K transfer
2024
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2023-012169 · Completed
Level II Alterations ,3rd-floor addition, roof deck, and pilothouse size and Location as shown on plans.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2023-012452 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ADDITIONS, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION PER APPROVED PLAN.
- Recorded transfer$220K transfer
2023
What this record suggests
The City file documents 5 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 5 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 · $3K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $5K 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.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,849 sqft
livable area
Lot
819 sqft
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 2534 Kimball 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.
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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
2534 Kimball St sits on the 2500 block of Kimball St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
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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, 9:51 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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