2026 taxable assessment $117,990 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $586,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
4225 Powelton Ave
3 bd · 1 story · 1,320 sqft · RSA5 · built 2024
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $552K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $587K · 3 licensed units. On the 4200 block of Powelton Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$552,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $586,700
Last sale$1.3MRecorded 2025
Est. tax bill$1,652/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $7,727/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits9Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
“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 8880016882026 OPA taxes $117,990 of $552,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.
See the assessment math →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 2023 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.
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
Verify the current tax bill and exemption
The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,652/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $7,727/yr — $6,075/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.
The multi-unit use has a zoning appeal on record
Appeal #ZP-2021-001454 was denied in 2021 for permit for the erection of an attached structure. for use as multi-family household living with three (3) dwelling units. size and location as shown in application/plans; the City row still reports status Completed. Verify the registered use and certificate of occupancy with L&I instead of assuming the use predates the code.
If you’re the landlord
Licensed rental — keep it that way
Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.
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
$552,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $586,700 · built 2024
Price / sq ft
$444
block $203 · above block
Assessment change
+6%
+3%/yr since 2025 · 2027 +6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,652
0.3% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
licensed rental
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2025$552K 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$552K 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$587K 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 · 2023-06-14New 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 · 2024-02-13ExcavationThis 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 · 2024-06-05New ConstructionThis 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 · 2024-07-18New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 ↗
- License · 2025-04-15RentalA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2021-08-06ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 19104 medianAssessmentAppealPermitLicense
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Every dated record6 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRental
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitExcavation
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
The paper trail
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2023 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.
- 2021 Appeal deniedZoning
- 2023 New construction, addition, GFA changePermit
- 2024 ExcavationPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermit
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 11 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseRental
License 0976307 · Active
Dylan Villanueva · Expires 2027-04-14
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2024-008337 · Completed
INSTALL 7 SHOWER/TUBS, 10 LAVATORIES, 7 WATER CLOSETS, 3 KITCHEN SINKS, 3 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 3 HOT WATER HEATERS, 3 HUB DRAINS, 1 NON FREEZE WATER HYRANT, 3 BACKWATER VALVE, 3 ROOF DRAINS, 3 AREA DRAINS AND 1 SUMP PUMP ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2024-008423 · Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2024-002267 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2024-004858 · Completed
INSTALL A 400 AMP SERVICE, (4) GANG METER BANK, (1) 150 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (2) 125 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS, (1) 100 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS & THREE DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, RECEPTACLES & SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARN SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2024-000920 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit CP-2023-006795 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH FRONT PORCH AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (3 DWELLING UNITS). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK.
- PermitExcavation
Permit SP-2024-000065 · Completed
FOR EXCAVATION WORK FOR A PROPOSED STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2023-008254 · Completed
CHILD PERMIT TO ZP-2022-012056 FOR THE ERECTION OF AN SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH FRONT PORCH. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS. ** A NEW DEED IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CO, OR THE EXPIRATION OF THIS ZONING PERMIT.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2021-001454 · Completed · Denied
Related permit ZP-2021-001454 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-001454 · Refused
What this record suggests
The City file documents 9 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 8 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · active rental license · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,652/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$7,727/year — $6,075/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.
2026: ($552,000 assessed − $433,983 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,652/yr
full-assessment scenario: $552,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,727/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
Stories
1
Interior
1,320 sqft
livable area
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
Completed · Denied · 2021
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 4225 Powelton 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 3 licensed units × ~85% of the area's median unit rent — the whole building's income, not one unit's. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.
When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — 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, $2,100/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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
4225 Powelton Ave sits on the 4200 block of Powelton Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 4225 Powelton Ave · 4225 Powelton 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, 9:47 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: unavailable. “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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