2026 taxable assessment $380,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $558,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
460 Lyceum Ave
3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,992 sqft · RSA3 · built 1900
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $480K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $558K · sold 2×. On the 400 block of Lyceum Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$480,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $558,000
Last sale$480KRecorded 2023
Est. tax bill$5,319/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits6Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open3 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 2120000562026 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.
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 recordPermit between transfers
Record summary$170K transfer in 2014; addition and/or alteration permit in 2021; $480K transfer in 2023 (+182% between recorded amounts).
View supporting records →"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Record summaryPhiladelphia 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 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
$480,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $558,000 · built 1900
Price / sq ft
$280
block $195 · above block
Assessment change
+16%
+8%/yr since 2025 · 2027 +16% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,319
1.11% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2025$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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$558K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2014Deed / sale $170KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2023Deed / sale $480KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2021-10-18Addition 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 · 2022-08-01Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-08-01AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-08-18Addition 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 · 2023-05-17AlterationsThis 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 · 2020-10-04DECKS, BALCONIES, & EXTERIOR STAIRSA 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 · 2020-10-04UNSAFE STRUCTUREA 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 · 2020-10-04ROOF DEFICIENCIESA 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 · 2020-11-12L&I investigationA 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 · 2021-09-01L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2015-05-19RentalA 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 · 2022-03-25ZBA 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 19128 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record14 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAlterations
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $480K
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationDECKS, BALCONIES, & EXTERIOR STAIRS
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
- LicenseRental
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $170K
The paper trail
Permit between transfers$170K transfer in 2014; addition and/or alteration permit in 2021; $480K transfer in 2023 (+182% between recorded amounts).
- 2014 $170KTransfer
- 2020 3 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
- 2021 Addition and/or AlterationPermitInspection passedL&I visitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2022 Appeal grantedZoningAddition and/or AlterationsPermitAlterationsPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2023 AlterationsPermit$480KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 15 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-006763 · Completed
Complete 3/4" water service, storm & sanitary curb traps, storm & sanitary fresh air inlets, storm & sanitary main drains
- Recorded transfer$480K transfer
2023
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-008249 · Completed
Rewire house: 30 lights, 70 outlets, 25 switches, 4 smoke/CO, 3 smokes, Hvac, dryer, heaters, range. All appliances gas, 200 amp service as per 2014 nec
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-003795 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Ductwork (2) Gas Furnace 60,000 btu each (2) 2 TON AC 13 SEER (2) 2.5 ton coil). No work to front facade or placement of units in front yard. Condensing units to be located at rear or on roof with min.20-ft setback from front facade of main block. No units, conduit, vents, or other equipment to be visible from public right-of-way.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-011178 · Completed
Install piping and finish for the following fixtures 3rd fl 1-toilet 1-sink 1-shower 2nd fl 1-toilet 1-sink 1-shower 1-washer 1st fl 1-toilet 1-sink 1-kitchen basement- install hot water heater
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2021-012069 · Completed · Granted
Related permit ZP-2021-012069 · PERMIT FOR USE AS TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2021-014067 · Completed
For interior non-structural alterations to an existing Single Family Dwelling per plans. Separate permits required for all MEP work.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-069381 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2021-003983 · Completed
**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO THE REAR ROOF DECK AND 2ND STORY REAR ROOF, 3RD STORY REAR EXTERIOR WALL, AND PARTIAL 3RD STORY ROOF TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE # CF-2020-069381. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2020-069381. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT ONLY.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-069381 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationDECKS, BALCONIES, & EXTERIOR STAIRS
Case CF-2020-069381 · Violation VI-2020-039873 · Code PM15-304.1(L) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case CF-2020-069381 · Violation VI-2020-039872 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES
Case CF-2020-069381 · Violation VI-2020-039874 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- LicenseRental
License 665224 · Inactive
GOLDILOCKS PROPERTIES, LLC · Expires 2019-05-31 · Inactive 2019-07-30
- Recorded transfer$170K transfer
2014
What this record suggests
The City file documents 6 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 6 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.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,992 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,990 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
Completed · Granted · 2022
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 460 Lyceum 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 the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.
When this house last sold (2023) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.81% — 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, $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
460 Lyceum Ave sits on the 400 block of Lyceum Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 458 Lyceum Ave · 462r Lyceum 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 11, 2026, 3:06 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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