2026 taxable assessment $1,288,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $1,477,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
344 S 16th St
4 bd · 3 ba · 4 stories · 3,228 sqft · RM1 · built 1800
Owner-occupied · assessed $1.4M (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $1.5M · sold 2×. On the 300 block of S 16th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$1,388,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $1,477,000
Last sale$800KRecorded 2010 · later nominal deed
Est. tax bill$18,029/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits10Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
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Property tax
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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 0811583002026 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 recordRenovated & sold on
Why it mattersBought for $460K in 2000, alteration permit in 2008, sold for $800K in 2010 (+74%).
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If you’re buying
Built 1800: 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.
The last transfer used nominal consideration
The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.
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
$1,388,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $1,477,000 · built 1800
Price / sq ft
$458
block $312 · above block
Assessment change
+62%
+4%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$18,029
1.22% 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$913K 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$913K 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$913K 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$1.2M 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$970K 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$970K 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$970K 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.4M 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$1.4M 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$1.5M 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 · 2000Deed / sale $460KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2010Deed / sale $800KA 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 · 2008-09-18AlterationThis 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 · 2008-09-23AdministrativeThis 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 · 2008-11-03Major 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 · 2008-11-07PlumbingThis 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 · 2008-11-20ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-04-06AlterationThis 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 · 2013-04-22PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-06-17MechanicalThis 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 · 2021-03-02Addition 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 · 2025-02-11Addition 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19102 medianAssessmentDeed / salePermit
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Every dated record12 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAlteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $800K
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAlteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $460K
The paper trail
Renovated & sold onBought for $460K in 2000, alteration permit in 2008, sold for $800K in 2010 (+74%).
- 2000 $460KSold
- 2008 AlterationPermitAdministrativePermitMajor alterationPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermit
- 2010 $800KSold
- 2011 AlterationPermit
- 2013 PlumbingPermit
- 2015 MechanicalPermit
- 2021 Addition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2025 Addition and/or AlterationPermit
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- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2024-012382 · Expired
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO CHANGE IN OPENING DIMENSIONS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-001831 · Completed
Install two 200 amp disconnects above the new trough for the main 200 amp feeder cables. Run a 20 amp 240 volt circuit for a new kitchen appliance Run a 15 amp 120 volt circuit for a new kitchen appliance whole house Square D Complete Home Surge Protective (CHSP) device. 200amp 30ckt Homeline Service Fish Only As per 2014 nec
- PermitMechanical
Permit 618416 · EXPIRED
PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION REGISTERED PROPERTY. FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM TO INCLUDE A NEW CONDENSING UNIT OF 13 SEER AND A MATCHING A-COIL UNIT. THE EXISTING HEATING UNIT REMAINS. ** POST THIS PERMIT**
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 466360 · COMPLETED
REPLACE CURB TRAP AND MAIN HOUSE DRAIN
- PermitAlteration
Permit 334079 · COMPLETED
ROOF REPLACEMENT. TIMBER LINE SHINGLE. WHITE SHINGLE
- Recorded transfer$800K transfer
2010
- PermitElectrical
Permit 189242 · COMPLETED
INSTALLED (12) RECESSED LIGHTS, 4- 3-WAY SWITCHES, SINGLE POLE SWITCH, RECEPTACLE FOR WASHER. DRYER RECEPTACLE..... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 187151 · COMPLETED
REROUGH BATHROOM - TUB, TOILET, LAV AND SHOWER
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 183959 · COMPLETED
CUT IN NEW WINDOW OPENING AS PER PLANS. GUT OUT 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM & BEDROOM TO RENOVATE.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 178707 · COMPLETED
AMEND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMIT #177930. MINOR FRAMING WITH 2X6 LUMBER TO LOWER THE EXISTING SHED/BATHROOM ROOF ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR THE NEW WINDOW ON THE 2ND FLOOR ( APPROVED UNDER A/P# 177930.) NO CHANGE IN EXTERIOR DIMENSION OR APPEARANCE OF PROPERTY.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 177930 · COMPLETED
INSTALL CLERESTORY WINDOW IN OPENING PREVIOUSLY BRICKED UP. SIZE TO REMAIN THE SAME AS ORIGINAL. INSTALL LENTIL IF REQUIRED. REPLACE EXISTING SKYLIGHT.
- Recorded transfer$460K transfer
2000
What this record suggests
The City file documents 10 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 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
4
Bathrooms
3
Stories
4
Interior
3,228 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,320 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 344 S 16th 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.
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Estimated cash needed
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rent − shown costs · /mo
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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
344 S 16th St sits on the 300 block of S 16th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 342 S 16th St · 346 S 16th 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, 1:57 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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