2026 taxable assessment $95,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $520,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
2536 W Oxford St
3 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 2,133 sqft · RSA5 · built 2019
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $480K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $520K · sold 3×. On the 2500 block of W Oxford St.
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Property summary
Assessment$479,9002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $520,400
Last sale$375KRecorded 2019
Est. tax bill$1,342/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $6,718/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits9Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open6 historical across 2 cases
“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 2912207002026 OPA taxes $95,900 of $479,900 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 recordTorn down & rebuilt
Record summaryA $325K land or deed amount was recorded in 2018; demolition was recorded in 2018, followed by a 2018 construction permit and a $375K transfer in 2019.
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 $1,342/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $6,718/yr — $5,376/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 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
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 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
$479,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $520,400 · built 2019
Price / sq ft
$244
block $213 · above block
Assessment change
+2033%
+32%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +8% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,342
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$24K 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$24K 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$24K 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$39K 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$453K 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$453K 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$453K 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$453K 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$453K 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$480K 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$480K 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$520K 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 · 2018Land record $325KA 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2018DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Deed / sale · 2019Deed / sale $375KA 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 · 2018-04-18PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-10-18Zoning/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 · 2018-10-18New 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 · 2018-05-29DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2019-02-06ElectricalThis 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 · 2019-05-20SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2019-07-25PlumbingThis 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 · 2019-08-05MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-08-11EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7A 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 · 2016-08-11ID STRUCTUREA 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 · 2016-08-11EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9A 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 · 2016-08-11EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8A 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 · 2018-08-20CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA 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 · 2018-08-20EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAIA 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 · 2018-11-06CSUINITIALA 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 · 2018-11-06PRECOURT (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 · 2017-06-21Vacant 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record20 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $375K
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitNew construction
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- PermitDemolition
- PermitPlumbing
- Land buyLand record $325K
- TeardownDemolished
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
- L&I violationID STRUCTURE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
The paper trail
Torn down & rebuiltA $325K land or deed amount was recorded in 2018; demolition was recorded in 2018, followed by a 2018 construction permit and a $375K transfer in 2019.
- 2018 $325KLand transferZoning/usePermitDemolitionPermit2 L&I violationsL&IZoning/usePermitNew constructionPermitDemolishedTeardown
- 2019 ElectricalPermitSuppressionPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermit$375KTransfer
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Browse 19 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitMechanical
Permit 999378 · COMPLETED
INSTALL HVAC SYSTEM 90,000 BTU 90% EFF 3 TON AC WITH DUCTWORK
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 996963 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1"WATER SERVICE,HOUSE DRAIN,HOUSE TRAP,FAI,STACK,AREA DRAIN,WASTE AND WATER LINES FOR 3-TOILETS,3-LAVS,3-TUBS,1-WASHER,1-KITCHEN SINK AND 1-WATER HEATER-PA1#20192062963-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - THE INSTALLATION DOES NOT INCLUDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL OR DISHWASHER
- PermitSuppression
Permit 964561 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT NEW THREE STORY TOWNHOUSE TO INCLUDE NEW 1-INCH COMBINED LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE A/P NO. 956764 FOR APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 947328 · COMPLETED
NEW WIRE THROUGHOUT NEW 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH PANEL NEW SWITCHES OUTLETS GFCIS LIGHT FIXTURES TV LINES PHONE LINES PER 2008 NEC
- Recorded transfer$375K transfer
2019
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 549526 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 901838 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 38 FEET) WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE (ROOF DECK ACCESS ONLY) WITH FRONT BAY WINDOW ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR TO USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING(SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) SEE AP# 901124 FOR PLANS.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 901839 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 38 FEET) WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE (ROOF DECK ACCESS ONLY) WITH FRONT BAY WINDOW ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR TO USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (DETAILS INCLUDING SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN)SEE AP# 901124 FOR PLANS
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 650468 · Violation 4782332 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
Case 650468 · Violation 4782333 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 879151 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY STRUCTURE. A SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE NO. 549526. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. ** SAFETY ZONE: 18 FT**
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 879150 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. NO USE ON PROPERTY. SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 867752 · EXPIRED
SEALING LATERAL PA20181031291(SFD)"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- Land recordLand record
2018
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
License 742993 · Closed
C3 LLC · Expires 2018-06-20 · Inactive 2018-08-19
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
Case 549526 · Violation 4756680 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationID STRUCTURE
Case 549526 · Violation 4756679 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
Case 549526 · Violation 4756682 · Code PM15-304.1I · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
Case 549526 · Violation 4756681 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 9 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 8 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 $1,342/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$6,718/year — $5,376/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: ($479,900 assessed − $384,029 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,342/yr
full-assessment scenario: $479,900 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,718/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
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,133 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,174 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
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 2536 W Oxford 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 (2019) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.94% — 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
2536 W Oxford St sits on the 2500 block of W Oxford St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2534 W Oxford St · 2538-42 W Oxford 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 11, 2026, 2:41 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: 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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