2026 taxable assessment $191,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $279,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
3044 Princeton Ave
3 bd · 1 ba · 1 story · 1,105 sqft · RSA5 · built 1950
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $291K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $280K · sold 2×. On the 3000 block of Princeton Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$291,3002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $279,700
Last sale$180KRecorded 2022
Est. tax bill$2,678/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits6Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open6 historical across 4 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 5513781592026 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.
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 recordNew construction
Record summarynew construction appears in a 2022 permit.
View supporting records →Homestead exemption, mail goes elsewhere
Record summaryThe parcel claims the homestead exemption (owner lives here) while the tax bill mails to 2415 Dale Rd, Huntingdon Valley Pa, 19006. Those two facts sit in tension on the record — there can be innocent reasons, but one of them is usually out of date.
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
Built 1950: 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
$291,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $279,700 · built 1950
Price / sq ft
$253
block $253 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+99%
+6%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -4% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,678
0.92% effective
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
- OPA assessment · 2016$141K 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$141K 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$141K 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$158K 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$164K 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$164K 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$164K 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$238K 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$238K 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$291K 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$291K 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$280K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2022-12-08Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2022-10-11New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2022-11-16Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-11-16AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-12-26UNSAFE 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 · 2021-12-26ROOF DEFICIENCIESA 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 · 2021-12-26INTERIOR UNSAFE GENERALA 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 · 2021-12-26L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-12-06RUBBISH & GARBAGEA 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 · 2024-04-18EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA 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 · 2026-04-30EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA 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 · 2022-09-21L&I investigationA 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 · 2023-12-20L&I investigationA 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 · 2024-05-03L&I investigationA 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 · 2026-05-22L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2019-03-26RentalA 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 19149 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
- L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicenseRental
The paper trail
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2022 permit.
- 2022 Inspection passedL&I visitNew construction, addition, GFA changePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitAddition and/or AlterationsPermitAlterationsPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2023 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2024 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2026 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 21 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-044677 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2026-044677 · Violation VI-2026-027061 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-044677 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-032746 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2024-032746 · Violation VI-2024-026897 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-032746 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-123991 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
Case CF-2023-123991 · Violation VI-2023-094160 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-123991 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-011366 · Issued
NEW INSTALLATION 100A ELECTRICAL SERVICE, METER BOX ELECTRICAL BOX GROUND WIRE, FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTOR AS PER 2017 NEC
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-005738 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. INSTALL HVAC UNIT 3 TONS 95% EFF, AIR CONDITIONER IN THE BACKYARD, NEW DUCTWORK, AND 9 DIFFUSERS
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-015099 · Completed
INSTALL 2 TOILETS, 2 TUBS, 2 LAVATORY SINKS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 WASHING MACHINE, 1 WATER HEATER, AREA DRAINS
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2022-010582 · Issued
RENOVATION AND THE ERECTION OF A DECK AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2022-010920 · Issued
FOR THE ELIMINATION OF AN ACCESSORY PARKING (GARAGE) SPACE AND THE ERECTION OF A DECK AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, ACCESSED FROM THE FIRST FLOOR WITH NO STAIRS TO THE GROUND LEVEL AND NO VERTICAL SUPPORTS WITHIN 18 INCHES OF A PROPERTY LINE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR NO CHANGE OF OCCUPIED AREA OR BUILDING HEIGHT.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-120950 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2022-005219 · Issued
MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (brief description of work as per Engineer’s report if applicable) to resolve case #CF-2021-120950. 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 #CF-2021-120950.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case CF-2021-120950 · Violation VI-2021-088540 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES
Case CF-2021-120950 · Violation VI-2021-088541 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL
Case CF-2021-120950 · Violation VI-2021-088542 · Code PM15-305.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-120950 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- LicenseRental
License 806985 · Inactive
rental · Expires 2022-03-25 · Inactive 2022-05-23
What this record suggests
The City file documents 6 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.
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
1
Interior
1,105 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,731 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
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.
Where the record looks off
Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.
Homestead exemption, mail goes elsewhere
The parcel claims the homestead exemption (owner lives here) while the tax bill mails to 2415 Dale Rd, Huntingdon Valley Pa, 19006. Those two facts sit in tension on the record — there can be innocent reasons, but one of them is usually out of date.
Run the numbers
What owning 3044 Princeton Ave 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 (2022) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.34% — 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
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
3044 Princeton Ave sits on the 3000 block of Princeton Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3042 Princeton Ave · 3046 Princeton Ave
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, 11:31 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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