2026 taxable assessment $194,820 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $337,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
2554 Sepviva St
2 stories · 1,524 sqft · RSA5 · built 1875
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $268K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $338K · sold 1×. On the 2500 block of Sepviva St.
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Property summary
Assessment$267,8002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $337,900
Last sale$86KRecorded 2015
Est. tax bill$2,727/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits10Every 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 3112250202026 OPA taxes $194,820 of $267,800 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
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 recordPermit on record
Record summary$86K transfer recorded in 2015. Administrative permit recorded in 2018.
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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
Built 1875: 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’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
$267,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $337,900 · built 1875
Price / sq ft
$222
block $268 · below block
Assessment change
+293%
+15%/yr since 2017 · 2027 +26% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,727
1.02% effective
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
- OPA assessment · 2017$86K 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$86K 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$149K 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$161K 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$161K 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$161K 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$221K 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$221K 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$268K 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$268K 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$338K 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 · 2015Deed / sale $86KA 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 · 2016-10-31Zoning/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 · 2016-11-28AdditionThis 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 · 2017-07-12PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-06-09SuppressionThis 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 · 2017-07-07MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-08-03ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-11-22ZoningThis 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 · 2018-01-08AdditionThis 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 · 2018-01-10AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2016-08-10Zoning board appealA 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 19125 medianAssessmentDeed / saleAppealPermit
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Every dated record11 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $86K
The paper trail
Permit on record$86K transfer recorded in 2015. Administrative permit recorded in 2018.
- 2015 $86KTransfer
- 2016 Appeal grantedZoningZoning/usePermitAdditionPermit
- 2017 PlumbingPermitSuppressionPermitMechanicalPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitZoningPermit
- 2018 AdditionPermitAdministrativePermit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 12 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 815107 · COMPLETED
FOR THE AMENDMENT OF PERMIT AP#715307 TO REVISE STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION, DOCUMENT PROPOSED TRUSS INSTALLATION SHOP DRAWINGS, AND REVISE LOCATION OF EXTERIOR ENVELOPE INSTALLATION PER SUBMITTED PLANS.
- PermitAddition
Permit 813760 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (MAX. 90 SF) (TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY), IN AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, (DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN)
- PermitZoning
Permit 799496 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (MAX. 90 SF) (TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY), IN AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, SIZE AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN,
- PermitElectrical
Permit 805070 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1)200AMP,INSTALL NEW GROUNDING SYSTEM,NEW SMOKE DETECTORS HARD WIRE,NEW BRANCH CIRCUITS,20 SWITCH,15 PLUGS,12 LIGHTS AND BOND ALL GAS PIPES PER 2008 NEC (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 799154 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 1" WATER SERVICE AND REPLACE SEWER LATERAL AND CURB TRAP PA201707491(SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMechanical
Permit 797843 · COMPLETED
INSTALL ONE 80,000 BTU FURNACE W/2 1/2 TON AIR CONDITION AND RELATED DUCTWORK
- PermitSuppression
Permit 782247 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NFPA 13 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A 1 INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 747645 · COMPLETED
INSTALL/REPLACE 3- TOILETS, 4- LAVATORIES, KITCHEN SINK, SHOWER, BATHTUB AND WASHER
- PermitAddition
Permit 715307 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED, LIGHT-FRAMED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE NEW FRAMING THROUGHOUT, NEW FIRE-RATED INTERIOR OPENING PROTECTIVE WITH FUSIBLE LINKS (ROLL-DOWN GATE), FIRE-RATED PARTITIONS AT GARAGE SEPARATION, AND NEW EXTERIOR FENESTRATIONS TO INCLUDE SKYLIGHT. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRIC, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS.**
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 689556 · COMPLETED
FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY, INTERIOR PARKING SPACE.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 27955 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 689556 · PERMIT FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE, AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY, IN
- Recorded transfer$86K transfer
2015
What this record suggests
The City file documents 10 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 10 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.
Stories
2
Interior
1,524 sqft
livable area
Lot
817 sqft
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted · 2016
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 2554 Sepviva 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
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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
2554 Sepviva St sits on the 2500 block of Sepviva St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2552 Sepviva St · 2550 Sepviva 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, 3:27 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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