House report

2924 Wharton St

3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,424 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $335K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $334K · sold 2×. On the 2900 block of Wharton St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,291/year

2026 taxable assessment $92,256 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $333,600; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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 362088600
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $92,256 of $334,600 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$4,684/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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

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Finding

New construction

Record summary

new construction appears in a 2018 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $335K in 2022.

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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 $1,291/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $4,684/yr — $3,393/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.

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

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
$334,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $333,600 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$234
block $167 · above block
Assessment change
+535%
+18%/yr since 2016 · 2027 0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,291
0.39% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$250K$500KZIP 19146 median$334K2011201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record27 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $335K
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. PermitNew Construction
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  8. PermitMajor alteration
  9. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  10. PermitPlumbing
  11. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  12. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  18. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  19. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. L&I violationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI
  22. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  27. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

The paper trail

new construction appears in a 2018 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $335K in 2022.

  1. 2017 3 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IInspection failed ×3L&I visit
  2. 2018 Inspection failed ×3L&I visitPlumbingPermit
  3. 2019 Major alterationPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitNew ConstructionPermit
  4. 2020 New ConstructionPermitAlterationsPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
  5. 2022 $335KTransfer

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Browse 30 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$335K transfer

    2022

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2020-007419 · Completed

    INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING TWO STORY BUILDING. ENLARGE STAIR OPENING TO 3'-0",FROM BASEMENT TO SECOND FLOOR. NEW REAR EGRESS WELL.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit 1043716 · Completed

    DRAIN & WATER LINES TO FIXTURES 2-TOILETS, 2-LAVS, 1-TUB/SHOWER, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 1-LAUNDRY & WATER HEATER & STACK & INSIDE HOUSE DRAIN & AREA DRAIN THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  4. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1038978 · Completed

    install 1 gas unit and 1 ac unit

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1024317 · Completed

    NEW 200AMP SERVICE ELECTRICAL WIRING/DEVICES THROUGHOUT AS PER 2014 NEC

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 984051 · Completed

    FOR INTERIOR ATERATION (NO LIVING SPACE IN BASEMENT) REPOINTING OF LINTELS ABOVE OPENINGS AND REPLACING FLOOR JOISTAS PER ENGINEER'S STAMPED PLAN. NO LIVING SPACE IN BASEMENT.CONTACT INSPECTOR AT DISTRICT OFFICE PRIOR TO START WORK. * SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL.*

  7. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 574539 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 574539 · FAILED

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

  9. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 944935 · EXPIRED

    FOR TO REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL AND TO REPAIR/REPLACE DETERIORATED FLOOR JOISTES PER ENGINEER'S PLAN AND REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #574539 ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE 574539.

  10. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 911648 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 3/4"WATER SERVICE,HOUSE DRAIN,HOUSE TRAP,FAI,PA1#2018-2620225-"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 PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  11. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 574539 · Violation 5031418 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 574539 · Violation 5031419 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9

    Case 574539 · Violation 5031420 · Code PM15-304.1I · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 507346 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 507346 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  16. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 507346 · Violation 3874389 · Code PM15-304.19V · CLOSEDCASE

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

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 507346 · Violation 3874388 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  18. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 646073 · Inactive

    LUCY BENNETT (C/O AGENT NANCY NOWAKOWSKI) · Expires 2015-02-28 · Inactive 2014-11-14

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 389305 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 389305 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  21. ViolationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI

    Case 389305 · Violation 2947217 · Code PM-304.5/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  22. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 389305 · Violation 2947216 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 302572 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 302572 · PASSED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 302572 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 302572 · Violation 2734041 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 269731 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 269731 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  29. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 269731 · Violation 2107973 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 269731 · Violation 2107972 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. 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 7 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing. 6 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 $1,291/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$4,684/year$3,393/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.

2016: ~$735/yr2017: ~$735/yr2018: ~$735/yr2019: ~$458/yr2020: ~$606/yr2021: ~$606/yr2022: ~$606/yr2023: ~$1,256/yr2024: ~$1,256/yr2025: ~$1,291/yr2026: ~$1,291/yr20162026
2026~$1,291/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($334,600 assessed − $242,373 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,291/yr full-assessment scenario: $334,600 × 1.3998% ≈ $4,684/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
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,424 sqft
livable area
Lot
912 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
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.

Block context

2924 Wharton St sits on the 2900 block of Wharton St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 10:28 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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