2026 taxable assessment $126,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $122,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
2837 N Bailey St
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,024 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925
Owner-occupied · assessed $127K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $123K · sold 1×. On the 2800 block of N Bailey St.
Property summary
Assessment$126,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $122,800
Last sale$50KRecorded 2013
Est. tax bill$1,774/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits6Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open3 historical across 2 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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OPA 3811624002026 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 recordImproved
Why it mattersBought for $50K in 2013. Owner pulled a mechanical permit in 2012.
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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 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
$1,399/yr may be unclaimed
This home reads owner-occupied but shows no Homestead Exemption, which removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment (worth up to $1,399/yr). Applying through the City is free and takes minutes.
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.
The investment read
How this house has moved and where it's pointed: the city's assessed value (not a listing price) over 12 years, charted against its block; appreciation is that history's pace, and the 5-year figure simply extends it. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.
Assessed value
$126,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $122,800 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$120
block $78 · above block
Appreciation
+122%
+8%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$123K
+8%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,774
1.44% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
-6514658%
≈$-667M/mo rent
Times sold
1
Assessment vs. the block · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$57K 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$57K 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$57K 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$52K 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$82K 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$82K 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$82K 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$110K 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$110K 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$127K 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$127K 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 · 2013Deed / sale $50KA 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 · 2010-07-14Major 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 · 2011-06-27AdministrativeThis 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 · 2011-12-15ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-08-25PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-06-22MechanicalThis 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 · 2008-10-07ROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSEDA 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 · 2011-04-26ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2011-04-26PERMB- 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 · 2006-07-13CSUINITIALA 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 · 2008-10-08CSUINITIALA 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 · 2011-08-19BP_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 · 2012-06-21CSUINITIALA 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 ↗
Assessment lineBlock median & rangeAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection
Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $50K
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAdministrative
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- L&I violationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
The paper trail
ImprovedBought for $50K in 2013. Owner pulled a mechanical permit in 2012.
- 2008 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
- 2010 Major alterationPermit
- 2011 AdministrativePermit2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermit
- 2012 MechanicalPermitInspection passedL&I visit
- 2013 $50KSold
Records behind the chart
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Browse 15 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$50K transfer
2013
- PermitMechanical
Permit 411699 · COMPLETED
INSTALL WARM AIR SYSTEM CONFORTMAKER
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 181469 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 343137 · ABANDONED
INSTALL 200A SERVICE, SMOKE DETECTORS, ARC FAULT BREAKER, GFI, (20)RECEPTACLES, (12)SWITCHES. REWIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 360060 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 3/3" WATER SERVICE - 5" TRAP - NEW PLUMBING SYSTEM TRHOUGHOUT PROPERTY - 2 WC - 2 LAV - 1 KITCHEN SINK - 1 LANUDRY TUB - 1 WATER HEATER
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 274190 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 358895 · COMPLETED
INSPTALL 200 AMP SERVICE - ARC FAULT - AS PER 2008 NEC
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 274190 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 343572 · COMPLETED
GUT REHABILITATION OF EXISTING SFD. SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE RENOVATION OF EXISTING EXTERIOR MASONRY WALLS AND WOOD/METAL TRIM, NEW WINDOWS AND ROOF AND NEW INTERIOR FINISHES. NEW FLOOR AND ROOF FRAMING.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 274190 · Violation 2138576 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
Case 274190 · Violation 2138575 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 281632 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. APPLICANTS AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR DATED FEBRUARY 2007. ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND THE IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 181469 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
Case 181469 · Violation 1119000 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 70721 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 6 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.
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
1,024 sqft
livable area
Lot
752 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
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 2837 N Bailey 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 (2013) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.98% — 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
Cash to close
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down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
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rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
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NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
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year-1 return on cash in
Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.
Block context
2837 N Bailey St sits on the 2800 block of N Bailey St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2835 N Bailey St · 2839 N Bailey 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, 3:32 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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