2026 taxable assessment $98,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $97,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
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3542 N 17th St
2 stories · 1,984 sqft · CMX2 · built 1940
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $99K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $97K · sold 1×. On the 3500 block of N 17th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$98,8002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $97,200
Last sale—No sale value available
Est. tax bill$1,383/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits9Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open11 historical across 4 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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OPA 8715166702026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
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A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records a balance and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
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What stands out
From the public recordPermit on record
Record summaryMechanical permit recorded in 2015.
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If you’re buying
Built 1940: 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.
If you’re the landlord
If it is rented, verify the Rental License
The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.
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 building, 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
$98,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $97,200 · built 1940
Price / sq ft
$49
block $74 · below block
Assessment change
+391%
+16%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,383
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$20K 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$20K 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$30K 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$31K 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$31K 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$31K 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$31K 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$100K 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$100K 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$99K 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$99K 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$97K 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 · 2010-07-06Major 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 · 2011-08-23Major 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 · 2011-12-07ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-09-26PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-01-23UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2012-01-27Major 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 · 2014-12-19AdministrativeThis 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 · 2015-01-08MechanicalThis 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 · 2008-10-28ROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED IDA 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 · 2008-10-28FLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY C IDA 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 · 2008-10-28WALL DETERIORATED IDFA 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 · 2008-10-28CSUINITIALA 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 · 2010-01-15WALL BULGEDA 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 · 2010-01-15ROOF DETERIORATEDA 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 · 2012-03-05PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA 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 · 2012-03-05PERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYSA 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 · 2012-03-05PERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORKA 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 · 2012-03-05COMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORKA 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 · 2013-10-01PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA 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 · 2013-10-01BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-12-31PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2002-10-28L_INITIALA 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 · 2009-01-26CSUINITIALA 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 · 2009-10-28PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-06-21CSUINITIALA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2010-10-05PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-04-11CSUINITIALA 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 · 2011-10-05PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-08-29BP_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 · 2013-09-06PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2012-05-17RB_LIRBA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19140 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitMechanical
- PermitAdministrative
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- AppealRB_LIRB
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK
- L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationWALL BULGED
- L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
- L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY C ID
- L&I violationWALL DETERIORATED IDF
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionL_INITIAL
The paper trail
Permit on recordMechanical permit recorded in 2015.
- 2011 ElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermit
- 2012 UsePermitMajor alterationPermitAppeal city affirmedZoning5 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
- 2013 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
- 2014 AdministrativePermit
- 2015 MechanicalPermit
Records behind the chart
Browse the source ledger
The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 29 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitMechanical
Permit 582825 · EXPIRED
INSTALL 2 GAS FURNACES 90,000BTU HIGH EFFICIENCY MODEL #90D-25D(SFD)
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 580893 · EXPIRED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT# 365783 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 87. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY ANOTHER PORTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE.
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 318275 · Violation 2954105 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 318275 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 318275 · 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.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 365783 · Violation 2887098 · Code A-302.8/30 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- AppealRB_LIRB
Appeal 17565 · OPEN · City affirmed
Related permit 318275 · PROPERTY WAS SUBJECT OF RECENT COURT ACTION. BECAUSE OF THIS, ALL PERMITS WERE SUBJECT TO PRE-APPROVAL AND IMMEDIATE NOTICE TO INSPECTOR.
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 318275 · Violation 2924535 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
Case 318275 · Violation 2924534 · Code A-301.1/46 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK
Case 318275 · Violation 2924533 · Code A-301.1/43 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
Case 318275 · Violation 2924536 · Code A-402.1/1 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 365783 · EXPIRED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. STRUCTURE TO REMAIN VACANT AT THIS TIME. USE REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.
- PermitUse
Permit 384396 · COMPLETED
ZONING NOT REQUIRED FOR A VACANT BUILDING
- PermitElectrical
Permit 377475 · COMPLETED
REVISE PERMIT #363899-TWO FAMILY DWELLING- INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE WITH A THREE METER SOCKET ONLY AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 224644 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 364570 · EXPIRED
3 TOILETS, 3 LAVYS, 2 BATH TUBS, 1 KITCHEN, I WASHING MACHINE, PA1 CALL # 2011-2502570
- PermitElectrical
Permit 363899 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 100AMP SERVICE PANEL,100AMP METER SOCKET,10 RECPTACLES, 3 LIGHT SWITCHES AND 5 LIGHTING OUTLETS AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 296217 · COMPLETED
REPLACE JOISTS AND FLOORING AND ROOF STRUCTURE DOORS AND WINDOWS. SEPERATE PERMIT REQ. FOR RENOVATIONS.USE REGISTRATION REQ PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 224644 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 224644 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 183672 · 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.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 289330 · COMPLETED
NEW FLOORS, FLOOR JOISTS, NEW ROOF AND WINDOWS DUE TO VIOLATIONS.
- ViolationWALL BULGED
Case 224644 · Violation 2035256 · Code PM-307.1/8 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationROOF DETERIORATED
Case 224644 · Violation 2035255 · Code PM-307.1/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 183672 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
Case 183672 · Violation 1507255 · Code PM-308.1/2 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY C ID
Case 183672 · Violation 1507258 · Code PM-308.1/5 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationWALL DETERIORATED IDF
Case 183672 · Violation 1507256 · Code PM-308.1/10 · COMPEXCP
- InvestigationL_INITIAL
Case 4098 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 9 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. 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.
Stories
2
Interior
1,984 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,224 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · City affirmed · 2012
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 3542 N 17th 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.
Mortgage
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rent − shown costs · /mo
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modeled NOI ÷ price
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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
3542 N 17th St sits on the 3500 block of N 17th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3540 N 17th St · 3538 N 17th 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, 9:57 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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