2026 taxable assessment $27,200 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $139,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
3954 N Marshall St
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,212 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $127K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $140K. On the 3900 block of N Marshall St.
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Property summary
Assessment$127,2002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $139,700
Last sale—No sale value available
Est. tax bill$381/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquency$30KCity snapshot · Jun 2022
Permits2Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open1 historical across 1 case
“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 4330843002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$29,807.12 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 1996–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
$10,818.71 principal$15,407.55 interest$919.32 penalty$2,661.54 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $47,200 total assessment, $47,200 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $24,327.90 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
1994$593.00 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty1996$1,388.75 total · $370.59 principal · $878.07 interest · $34.57 penalty1997$1,520.72 total · $506.13 principal · $873.08 interest · $35.43 penalty1998$1,529.78 total · $526.13 principal · $860.23 interest · $36.83 penalty1999$1,479.58 total · $526.13 principal · $812.87 interest · $36.83 penalty2000$1,486.35 total · $547.41 principal · $796.49 interest · $38.32 penalty2001$1,520.49 total · $580.87 principal · $792.89 interest · $40.66 penalty2002$1,465.07 total · $580.87 principal · $740.61 interest · $40.66 penalty2004$1,396.07 total · $599.10 principal · $656.01 interest · $41.94 penalty2005$1,338.92 total · $599.10 principal · $602.09 interest · $41.94 penalty2006$1,281.76 total · $599.10 principal · $548.17 interest · $41.94 penalty2007$1,224.61 total · $599.10 principal · $494.25 interest · $41.94 penalty2008$1,219.83 total · $626.47 principal · $460.46 interest · $43.85 penalty2009$1,160.05 total · $626.47 principal · $404.07 interest · $43.85 penalty2010$333.87 total · $113.09 principal · $108.97 interest · $43.85 penalty2011$1,141.43 total · $688.49 principal · $320.14 interest · $48.19 penalty2012$1,116.39 total · $715.02 principal · $268.13 interest · $50.05 penalty2013$1,085.10 total · $740.72 principal · $211.11 interest · $51.85 penalty2014$701.48 total · $454.60 principal · $88.65 interest · $31.82 penalty2015$658.10 total · $454.60 principal · $47.73 interest · $31.82 penalty2016$686.55 total · $547.32 principal · $8.20 interest · $5.47 penalty
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What stands out
From the public recordPermit on record
Record summaryUse permit recorded in 2017.
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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 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.
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 own it
$24,328 in the historical tax ledger through 2016
Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.
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
$127,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $139,700 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$115
block $110 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+118%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +10% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$381
0.3% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$30K
recorded then · verify current
Times sold
0
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$64K 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$64K 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$64K 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$62K 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$47K 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$47K 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$47K 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$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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$127K 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$127K 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$140K 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 · 2012-03-30Major 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 · 2017-08-09UseThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-02-01EXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)Clean the exterior area and address pestsHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2006-12-04HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-11-04HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-05-14HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-11-02PRECOURT (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 · 2018-09-26HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2017-07-13RentalA 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 ↗
- License · 2018-10-26Child Care FacilityA 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 19140 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record10 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseChild Care Facility
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitUse
- LicenseRental
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
The paper trail
Permit on recordUse permit recorded in 2017.
- 2006 Inspection failed ×5L&I visit
- 2009 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2012 Major alterationPermitL&I violationL&IInspection failed ×3L&I visit
- 2017 UsePermit
- 2018 Inspection passedL&I visit
Records behind the chart
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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 12 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseChild Care Facility
License 792918 · Inactive
TAMMY PARKER WALKER (STARBRIGHT ACADEMY) · Expires 2022-10-25 · Inactive 2022-12-24
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 357946 · 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.
- PermitUse
Permit 806934 · COMPLETED
FAMILY DAYCARE FOR MAXIMUM SIX (6) CHILDREN FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN TWENTY FOUR (24) CONSECUTIVE HOURS WITH ACCESSORY PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. INCIDENTAL TO AND PART OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. OPERATOR OF FAMILY DAYCARE MUST RESIDE IN DWELLING UNIT. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT
- LicenseRental
License 745444 · Expired
BLOSSOM PARKER · Expires 2018-07-12
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 314572 · 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.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 314572 · 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 396735 · COMPLETED
REMOVE AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED SHEETROCK CEILINGS; INSULATE AS NEEDED PRIOR TO INSTALLING ROCK. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED JANUARY 1, 2011. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES.
- ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
Case 314572 · Violation 2620876 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 87292 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 87292 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 89034 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 89034 · 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.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 2 permits. 2 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: $30K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $24K with a lien entry. 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
1,212 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,377 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
Yes
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.
Block context
3954 N Marshall St sits on the 3900 block of N Marshall St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3952 N Marshall St · 3950 N Marshall 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 11, 2026, 12:14 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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