House report

2923 Memphis St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,152 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $162K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $175K · sold 3×. On the 2900 block of Memphis St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$864/year

2026 taxable assessment $61,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $174,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 251488800
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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 record
Finding

New construction

Record summary

new construction appears in a 2017 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $345K in 2025.

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What to do with this

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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.

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
$161,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $174,800 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$152
block $152 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+108%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +8% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$864
0.53% effective
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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19134 median$175K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record26 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $345K
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationL&I violation
  4. PermitPlumbing
  5. PermitMechanical
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. PermitNew Construction
  8. PermitNew Construction
  9. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  10. PermitZoning/use
  11. PermitDemolition
  12. PermitPlumbing
  13. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  14. PermitMajor alteration
  15. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  16. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  18. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  19. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
  22. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  23. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  24. L&I violationROOF FIRE DAMAGED
  25. L&I violationWALL FIRE DAMAGED
  26. LicenseRental

The paper trail

new construction appears in a 2017 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $345K in 2025.

  1. 2017 PlumbingPermitZoning/usePermitDemolitionPermitL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visitNew ConstructionPermit
  2. 2018 New ConstructionPermitElectricalPermitMechanicalPermitPlumbingPermit
  3. 2023 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×3L&I visit
  4. 2025 $345KTransfer

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Browse 28 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$345K transfer

    2025

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096154 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  3. ViolationViolation

    Case CF-2023-096154 · Violation VI-2023-071061 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  4. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 855802 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 3WC, 3LAV, 1TUB, 2SHOWER, 1K SINK, 1WASHER, 1GARB DIS,1 WATER HEATER. INSTALL H DRAIN, H TRAP, FAI 1" COMBO PA1# 2018-0540135 THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004 "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"

  5. PermitMechanical

    Permit 854393 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1 HVAC UNIT WITH DUCTWORK.

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 852018 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH GROUND AND WIRE THORUGHOUT SFD WITH OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHTS, GFCI, SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER NEC CODE 2008 (EAST DISTRICT)

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 846046 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1" COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  8. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 800813 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE ON AN EXISTING FOUNDATION SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  9. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 509800 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 755641 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION & TO DOCUMENT FIRE DAMAGE TO REMOVE GREATER THAN 2/3RDS OF THE BUILDING FRAMING & FOR REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOUNDATION AND 1ST FLOOR FRAMING TO REMAIN. USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.

  11. PermitDemolition

    Permit 755642 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION (HAND DEMO.) OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE & TO DOCUMENT FIRE DAMAGE TO REMOVE GREATER THAN 2/3RDS OF THE BUILDING FRAMING & FOR REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOUNDATION AND 1ST FLOOR FRAMING TO REMAIN. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 6 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.APPLICANT TO NOTIFY ADJACENT OWNERS.

  12. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 509800 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  13. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 757654 · COMPLETED

    EZ PLUMBING PERMIT - "SEAL LATERAL" - ABANDONED LATERALS SHALL HAVE THE HOUSE TRAP REMOVED AND THE PIPE SHALL BE HERMETICALLY SEALED BY A CAP OR PLUG AT THE CURB LINE - "SELF-CERTIFICATIONS 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 ".

  14. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 691110 · EXPIRED

    FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS, FLOOR JOISTS AND ROOF ASSEMBLY. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND AMENDED PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. WORK TO COMPLY WITH CASE NO.509800. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  15. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 509800 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 509801 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 509800 · Violation 4226760 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case 509800 · Violation 4226758 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 509800 · Violation 4226757 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 509800 · Violation 4226759 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9

    Case 509800 · Violation 4226761 · Code PM15-304.1I · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 509801 · Violation 3766041 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 509801 · Violation 3766040 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 509801 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  25. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 490996 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. ViolationROOF FIRE DAMAGED

    Case 490996 · Violation 3689574 · Code PM-307.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  27. ViolationWALL FIRE DAMAGED

    Case 490996 · Violation 3689573 · Code PM-307.1/13 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  28. LicenseRental

    License 258296 · Inactive

    RUSSELL QUACKENBUSH (RUTH SAINTE QUACKENBUSH) · Expires 2016-02-29 · Inactive 2016-04-29

What this record suggests

The City file documents 9 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 8 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
1,152 sqft
livable area
Lot
904 sqft
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
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 2923 Memphis 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.

$175K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo
Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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

2923 Memphis St sits on the 2900 block of Memphis St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 2921 Memphis St  ·  2925 Memphis St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 12:48 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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