2026 taxable assessment $346,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $480,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
442-44 Hartel Ave
2 stories · 2,400 sqft · RSA3 · built 1953
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $446K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $480K. On the 400 block of Hartel Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$446,4002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $480,400
Last sale$132KRecorded 1997
Est. tax bill$4,849/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits13Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open2 historical across 1 case
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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OPA 6312118002026 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 recordPermit on record
Record summaryWall Covering Replacement permit recorded in 2025.
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If you’re buying
Built 1953: 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 RSA3: one household by right
Single-family attached. 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
$446,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $480,400 · built 1953
Price / sq ft
$200
block $220 · below block
Assessment change
+77%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +8% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,849
1.09% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$271K 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$271K 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$271K 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$281K 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$290K 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$290K 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$290K 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$359K 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$359K 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$446K 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$446K 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$480K 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 · 2008-08-04ZoningThis 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 · 2008-08-07AdditionThis 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 · 2009-11-03ElectricalThis 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 · 2009-12-22Major 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 · 2014-10-31ZoningThis 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 · 2015-03-18Major 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 · 2015-03-23ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-05-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-12-13PlumbingThis 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 · 2023-04-04Swimming Pool/SpaThis 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 · 2023-04-13Retaining WallThis 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 · 2023-06-20Addition 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 · 2025-06-13Wall Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2014-04-29PERMB- CONST ERECT NEW STRUCTA 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 · 2014-07-17PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGEA 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 · 2014-10-08BP_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 · 2015-01-29BP_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 · 2015-07-09PRECOURT (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 · 2014-09-17Zoning board appealA 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 19111 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record19 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitRetaining Wall
- PermitSwimming Pool/Spa
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitZoning
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- AppealZoning board appeal
- L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
- L&I violationPERMB- CONST ERECT NEW STRUCT
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning
The paper trail
Permit on recordWall Covering Replacement permit recorded in 2025.
- 2014 Inspection failed ×2L&I visitAppeal deniedZoningZoningPermit
- 2015 Major alterationPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitInspection passedL&I visit
- 2017 PlumbingPermit
- 2023 Swimming Pool/SpaPermitRetaining WallPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2025 Wall Covering ReplacementPermit
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Browse 19 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2025-005553 · 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.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2023-005819 · Completed
Run a dedicated line 40 amp 240 volt from the panel to the hot tub up to 85 feet , Run a dedicated line 60 amp 240 volt up to 85 feet from the electric panel to the swim spa Supply and install 60 amp Spa GFCI protected 2 space 4 circuit spa panel on the outside corner Supply and install 40 amp swim spa GFCI protected 2 space 4 circuit spa panel on outside corner of the house , 2 carflex whips from the disconnects to the equipment 120 volt line for the general use AS PER NEC 2017
- PermitRetaining Wall
Permit GP-2023-002482 · Completed
EZ STANDARDS RETAINING WALLS- For New Retaining Walls as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. In the rear yard. *Please provide PA One Call and add it to the EZ Retaining wall form*
- PermitSwimming Pool/Spa
Permit GM-2023-002478 · Completed
EZ PERMIT STANDARDS POOL AND SPAS- For pools and spas accessory to an Existing One Family Dwellings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate permits are required for all electrical and plumbing installations associated with the installation of the pool or spa. (Homeowner is performing the work)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 838483 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 3/4" K COPPER WATER LINE PA ONE CALL #2017-3411892
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 436505 · 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 607805 · COMPLETED
1-3PC BATHROOM, 1-LAUNDRY TUB & 1-UTILITY SINK (SFD) THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 597654 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 125AMP SUBPANEL,(5)20AMP CIRCUITS IN STORAGE ROOM,RECEPTS AND LIGHTS AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 576384 · COMPLETED
STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS, PARTIAL DEMO AND REBUILDING TO REDUCE FOOTPRINT AND ROOF HEIGHT OF EXISTING, DETACHED, ACCESSORY STORAGE STRUCTURE/SHED, AS PER PLANS. MEAN AVERAGE OF GABLE ROOF SHALL NOT EXCEED 15 FEET FROM AVERAGE GRADE. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND HVAC PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 436505 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitZoning
Permit 564486 · COMPLETED
STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO REDUCE FOOTPRINT, AND ROOF HEIGHT OF EXISTING, DETACHED, ACCESSORY STORAGE STRUCTURE/SHED, AS PER PLANS. MEAN AVERAGE OF GABLE ROOF SHALL NOT EXCEED 15 FEET FROM AVERAGE GRADE. SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 436505 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 23400 · CLOSED · Denied
Related permit 544091 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF AN ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING,(SIZE AND LOCATION TO BE AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION)
- ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
Case 436505 · Violation 3462476 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- CONST ERECT NEW STRUCT
Case 436505 · Violation 3462475 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 246000 · COMPLETED
INSTALL PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ARRAY, ROOF MOUNTED, GRID TIED.SOLAR PANELS AS PART OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING TO BE INSTALLED PER SEALED PLAN
- PermitElectrical
Permit 246022 · COMPLETED
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM, ROOF MOUNTED, GRID-TIED, INSTALLING 4.2 KW ARRAY, DC DISCONNECT, ENPHASE INVERTERS, AC DISCONNECT, RE-ROUTE TO INTERIOR MAIN BREAKER, AS PER 2005 NEC
- PermitAddition
Permit 168388 · REVOKED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR YARD ADDITION TO BE USED AS A IN-LAW SUITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitZoning
Permit 62061 · COMPLETED
FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING REAR YARD PORTION OF A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ACCESSORY DETACHED GARAGE. FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY REAR YARD ADDITION SUPPORTED BY A EXCAVATED FOOTING & FOUNDATION BASEMENT SYSTEM. FOR THE CREATION OF A SIDE YARD PARKING SLOT NOT WITHIN THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SET BACK. SPACE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 8 1/2' X 18'-0". ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE APPROVED SITE PLANS.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 13 permits touching bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 12 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 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
2,400 sqft
livable area
Lot
9,577 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Garage
2 spaces
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
RSA3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Denied · 2014
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
442-44 Hartel Ave sits on the 400 block of Hartel Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 446 Hartel Ave · 436-38 Hartel 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, 3:55 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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