2026 taxable assessment $142,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $249,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
45 E Seymour St
4 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 2,304 sqft · RSA5 · built 1900
Owner-occupied · assessed $242K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $249K. On the 0 block of E Seymour St.
Property summary
Assessment$242,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $249,300
Last sale—No sale value available
Est. tax bill$1,988/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits5Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open7 historical across 3 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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OPA 1210356002026 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 recordImproved
Why it mattersOwner pulled a use permit in 2015.
View supporting records →"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Why it mattersPhiladelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
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
Built 1900: 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 and shared-name parties. 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.
The investment read
How this house has moved and where it's pointed: the city's assessed value (not a listing price) over 12 years, charted against its block; appreciation is that history's pace, and the 5-year figure simply extends it. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.
Assessed value
$242,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $249,300 · built 1900
Price / sq ft
$108
block $115 · below block
Appreciation
+81%
+6%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$250K
+6%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,988
0.8% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
3.7%
≈$774/mo rent
Times sold
0
latest deed has shared-name parties
Assessment vs. the block · every dated City record marked on the line
- Permit · 2014-10-27Major 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 · 2014-10-27ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-01-13PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-01-15PERMB- EXT SIDING INSUL ETCA 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 · 2015-01-15PERMB- 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 · 2015-01-15WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2015-01-15COMPL 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 · 2015-01-15PERM Z- NEW USEA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-02-03AlterationThis 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 · 2015-02-03COMPL CONCEAL- PLUMB 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 · 2015-02-03WORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODEA 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 · 2015-03-13BP_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 ↗
- Appeal · 2015-06-10Zoning 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-06-16UseThis 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2016$133K 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$133K 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$133K 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$117K 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$112K 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$112K 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$112K 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$175K 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$175K 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$242K 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$242K 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 ↗
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Every dated record14 events · scroll to browse
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAlteration
- L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- PLUMB PERM WORK
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE
- L&I violationPERMB- EXT SIDING INSUL ETC
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
The paper trail
ImprovedOwner pulled a use permit in 2015.
- 2014 Major alterationPermitElectricalPermit
- 2015 PlumbingPermitAlterationPermitAppeal grantedZoningUsePermit7 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 15 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitUse
Permit 585960 · COMPLETED
CONVERT USE TO TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 24624 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 585960 · PERMIT FOR CONVERT USE TO TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 466184 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 587783 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW SIDING AND SEALLER. INSTALL WEATHER PROOF PAPER
- ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- PLUMB PERM WORK
Case 584212 · Violation 3448143 · ERROR
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE
Case 584212 · Violation 3448142 · ERROR
- ViolationPERMB- EXT SIDING INSUL ETC
Case 466184 · Violation 3486976 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 570321 · Violation 3666417 · ERROR
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 570321 · Violation 3666415 · ERROR
- ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
Case 570321 · Violation 3666418 · ERROR
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 570321 · Violation 3666416 · ERROR
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 466184 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 584212 · EXPIRED
REPLACE FIXTURES IN 2-3 PIECE BATHROOMS,2-KITCHEN SINKS,2-WASHING MACHINE STAND PIPES W/ SOME WASTE PIPE AND WATER PIPE REPLACEMENTS,NO RELOCATION OF FIXTURES-THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 570321 · EXPIRED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING - APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRIC AND HVAC.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 570393 · COMPLETED
GENERAL WIRING,INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR,SERVICE UPGRADE,INSTALL NEW PANELS,INSTALL NEW GROUNDING EQUIPMENT AND GROUND ROD PER 2008 NEC (SFD)
What this record suggests
The City file documents 5 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 3 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 · latest deed has shared-name parties — relationship unverified. 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
2
Stories
3
Interior
2,304 sqft
livable area
Lot
4,562 sqft
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
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2015
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Where the record looks off
Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
Run the numbers
What owning 45 E Seymour 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
—
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
—
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
—
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
—
rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
—
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
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year-1 return on cash in
Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.
Block context
45 E Seymour St sits on the 0 block of E Seymour St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 41 E Seymour St · 49 E Seymour 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, 4:08 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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