2026 taxable assessment $105,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $540,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
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2535 N Howard St
6 bd · 4 ba · 3 stories · 1,764 sqft · RSA5 · built 2021
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $529K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $540K · sold 4×. On the 2500 block of N Howard St.
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Property summary
Assessment$529,2002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $540,200
Last sale$500KRecorded 2025
Est. tax bill$1,481/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $7,408/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits7Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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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 1920153002026 OPA taxes $105,800 of $529,200 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.
See the assessment math →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 recordNew construction
Record summary$6K transfer recorded in 2013; new construction appears in a 2019 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $500K in 2025.
View supporting records →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 $1,481/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $7,408/yr — $5,927/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.
Multiple units and RSA5 zoning need reconciliation
The assessment or license record describes multiple units while the zoning district is generally single-family. That does not establish whether the use is lawful, nonconforming, abandoned, or incorrectly coded. Verify the registered use and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I before pricing multiple rents.
If you own it
Verify which assessment relief applies
OPA shows a material assessment exemption, but this record does not identify its legal basis or transfer treatment. Ask OPA for the approval history; if the current treatment ends, an eligible owner-occupant may need to apply separately for Homestead relief.
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
$529,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $540,200 · built 2021
Price / sq ft
$306
block $120 · above block
Assessment change
+16781%
+59%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,481
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
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
- OPA assessment · 2016$3K 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$12K 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$12K 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$12K 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$12K 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$12K 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$423K 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$423K 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$423K 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$529K 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$529K 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$540K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2013Land record $6KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Land buy · 2018Land record $40KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Land buy · 2019Land record $110KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $500KA 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 · 2019-08-30New ConstructionThis 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 · 2019-08-30Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-08-06New 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 · 2020-09-29New ConstructionThis 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 ↗
- License · 2021-04-30RentalA 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19133 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyPermitLicense
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Every dated record9 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $500K
- LicenseRental
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitZoning/use
- Land buyLand record $110K
- Land buyLand record $40K
- Land buyLand record $6K
The paper trail
New construction$6K transfer recorded in 2013; new construction appears in a 2019 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $500K in 2025.
- 2013 $6KLand transfer
- 2018 $40KLand transfer
- 2019 $110KLand transferNew ConstructionPermitZoning/usePermit
- 2020 New Construction or AdditionsPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew ConstructionPermit
- 2025 $500KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 12 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$500K transfer
2025
- LicenseRental
License 867381 · Inactive
V2 Properties Entity 6 · Expires 2025-04-29 · Inactive 2025-06-28
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2020-000849 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH TWO (2) COMBINED ONE (1) INCH FIRE & DOMESTIC SERVICE LINES THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITH BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2020-006609 · Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2020-004335 · Completed
200 AMP SERVICE, CABLE , METER, 40 CIRCUIT MAIN BREAKER PANEL AND ALL GROUNDING. NEW WIRING, SWITCHES, LIGHTING, SMOKE DETECTORS, ARC-FAULT BREAKERS, RECEPTACLES, ALL CODE REQUIRED. AS PER 2014
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2020-001663 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- 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. *no penetrations through rated assemblies , no rooftop units* Install(2) Carrier 2.5 ton 14 seer ac system with all required duct work. 14 registers total
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2020-002957 · Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 992507 · Completed
PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH PILOT HOUSE, ROOF DECK AND BASEMENT. AS SHOWN IN THE ENCLOSED PLANS PROVIDED.SEPERATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, SPRINKLER AND UNDERPINNING OF FOUNDATION (IF REQUIRED). CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SHORING TO PROTECT ADJACENT PROPERTY. PLAN FILED UNDER AP# 992507
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 992500 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE AND WITH FRONT BAY WINDOW ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR(SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN)FOR USE AS TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING
- Land recordLand record
2019
- Land recordLand record
2018
- Land recordLand record
2013
What this record suggests
The City file documents 7 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work, windows. 7 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. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,481/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$7,408/year — $5,927/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.
2026: ($529,200 assessed − $423,399 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,481/yr
full-assessment scenario: $529,200 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,408/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
6
Bathrooms
4
Stories
3
Interior
1,764 sqft
livable area
Lot
840 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
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 2535 N Howard 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 (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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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
2535 N Howard St sits on the 2500 block of N Howard St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2533 N Howard St · 2537 N Howard 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, 10:02 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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