House report

635 S Yewdall St

3 bd · 1 ba · 1 story · 1,170 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupied · assessed $148K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $182K · sold 3×. On the 600 block of S Yewdall St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$666/year

2026 taxable assessment $47,600 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $181,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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 463169100
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $3,185.09 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$1,905.61 total · $1,120.31 principal · $117.63 interest · $78.42 penalty2016$1,279.48 total · $1,093.03 principal · $16.40 interest · $10.93 penalty

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

Renovated & sold on

Why it matters

Bought for $23K in 2011, alteration permit in 2012, sold for $183K in 2025 (+710%).

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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 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.

If you own it

$3,185 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.

The investment read

How this house has moved and where it's pointed: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$147,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $181,900 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$155
block $157 · in line w/ block
Appreciation
+168%
+9%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +23% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$285K
+9%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$666
0.37% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
-4398020.9%
≈$-667M/mo rent
Times sold
3

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$100K$200KZIP 19143 median$182K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record21 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $183K
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $73K
  3. LicenseRental
  4. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  5. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  6. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  7. L&I violationPERMP- WK DOES NOT CONFORM
  8. PermitElectrical
  9. PermitPlumbing
  10. PermitAlteration
  11. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. L&I violationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT
  14. L&I violationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED
  15. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  16. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  17. Deed / saleDeed / sale $23K
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  20. L&I violationEXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVE
  21. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

The paper trail

Bought for $23K in 2011, alteration permit in 2012, sold for $183K in 2025 (+710%).

  1. 2010 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  2. 2011 4 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit$23KSold
  3. 2012 AlterationPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitL&I violationL&I
  4. 2014 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  5. 2017 $73KSold
  6. 2025 $183KSold

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Browse 24 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$183K transfer

    2025

  2. Recorded transfer$73K transfer

    2017

  3. LicenseRental

    License 653126 · Inactive

    BCB HOMES LLC · Expires 2016-04-30 · Inactive 2016-06-29

  4. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 444896 · 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.

  5. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 444896 · 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.

  6. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 444896 · Violation 3312247 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 444896 · Violation 3312246 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. ViolationPERMP- WK DOES NOT CONFORM

    Case 385392 · Violation 2428921 · Code A-302.10/34 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. PermitElectrical

    Permit 385803 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE OLD SWITCHES AND OUTLETS WITH NEW, (2)NEW CEILING FANS AND (4)NEW SURFACE MOUNT FIXTURES.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING

  10. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 385392 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR 4" MAIN DRAIN, NEW WATER HEATER, KITCHEN SINK AND WASHER OUTLET

  11. PermitAlteration

    Permit 384794 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SHEETROCK OF EXISTING WALLS/CEILINGS. ALL INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS, CAP AND CAULK. RESIDE THE BACK BAY WINDOW. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED JANUARY 2011. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. NOTE: SEPARATE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL PERMITS REQUIRED

  12. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 278865 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 278865 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 278865 · 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.

  15. ViolationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT

    Case 278865 · Violation 2187579 · Code PM-102.6/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. ViolationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED

    Case 278865 · Violation 2187580 · Code PM-102.8/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 278865 · Violation 2187578 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 278865 · Violation 2187577 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. Recorded transfer$23K transfer

    2011

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 233210 · 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.

  21. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 233210 · Violation 1666130 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationEXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVE

    Case 233210 · Violation 1666131 · Code PM-312.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 233210 · Violation 1666129 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 233210 · 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 3 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, windows. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K 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
1
Interior
1,170 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,005 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 635 S Yewdall 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.

$183K
20%
6.875%
$700/mo

When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

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
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

635 S Yewdall St sits on the 600 block of S Yewdall St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 633 S Yewdall St  ·  637 S Yewdall St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 3:55 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: 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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