House report

531 Mifflin St

3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,192 sqft · RSA5 · built 1915

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $409K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $418K · sold 5×. On the 500 block of Mifflin St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$4,325/year

2026 taxable assessment $309,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $417,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 011415600
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 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

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Finding

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$159K transfer in 2018; plumbing permit in 2018; $423K transfer in 2026 (+464% between recorded amounts).

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What to do with this

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If you’re buying

Built 1915: 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.

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
$409,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $417,700 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$350
block $224 · above block
Assessment change
+334%
+14%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,325
1.06% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
5

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19148 median$418K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. 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 record40 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $423K
  2. PermitElectrical
  3. PermitZoning/use
  4. PermitMajor alteration
  5. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $380K
  7. PermitPlumbing
  8. InspectionBP_BLDG
  9. L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
  10. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  11. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  12. L&I violationDENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMIT
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. Deed / saleDeed / sale $159K
  15. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  16. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  17. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT DEC FEATURES
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. PermitMajor alteration
  23. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  24. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationEXT A-GRADING
  29. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  30. L&I violationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP
  31. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  34. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  35. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  36. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  40. PermitAlteration

The paper trail

$159K transfer in 2018; plumbing permit in 2018; $423K transfer in 2026 (+464% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2017 6 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  2. 2018 $159KTransfer4 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visitPlumbingPermit
  3. 2019 Zoning/usePermitMajor alterationPermit$380KTransferElectricalPermitInspection passed ×2L&I visit
  4. 2026 $423KTransfer

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Browse 43 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$423K transfer

    2026

  2. PermitElectrical

    Permit 991806 · COMPLETED

    100 AMP SERVICE AND FISHING OF WALLS ONLY LIGHTS, OUTLETS, SWITCHES SMOKES AND CO'S AS PER 2014 NEC CODE

  3. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 965241 · COMPLETED

    TO CLEAR VIOLATION #622890 & LEGALIZE 3'0 X 11'8" OVERHANG AT REAR OF 2ND FLOOR CONSTRUCTED BY PREVIOUS OWNER.

  4. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 965247 · COMPLETED

    TO CLEAR VIOLATION #622890 & LEGALIZE 3'0X11'8" OVERHANG AT REAR OF 2ND FLOOR CONSTRUCTED BY PREVIOUS OWNER.

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

    Case 622890 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 429011 · PASSED

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

  7. Recorded transfer$380K transfer

    2019

  8. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 911317 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI PA20182603867 (COMMERCIAL)"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  9. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 622890 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  10. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 622890 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  11. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 622890 · Violation 4691573 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 622890 · Violation 4691570 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 622890 · Violation 4691571 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationDENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMIT

    Case 622890 · Violation 4691572 · Code A-401.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 613986 · 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.

  16. Recorded transfer$159K transfer

    2018

  17. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 613986 · Violation 4522272 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 613986 · Violation 4522269 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 613986 · Violation 4522270 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case 613986 · Violation 4522271 · Code PM15-304.15 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 613986 · Violation 4522273 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT DEC FEATURES

    Case 613986 · Violation 4522274 · Code PM15-304.8 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 613986 · 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.

  24. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 796311 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE DRYWALL, SHEET ROCK THROUGHOUT THE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN, NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENING. 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORK

  25. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 712133 · Inactive

    SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICES · Expires 2017-08-23 · Inactive 2017-10-22

  26. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 664213 · Inactive

    CYPREXX SERVICES LLC · Expires 2016-05-31 · Inactive 2016-07-30

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

    Case 429011 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 429011 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  29. ViolationEXT A-GRADING

    Case 429011 · Violation 3461934 · Code PM-302.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 429011 · Violation 3461936 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP

    Case 429011 · Violation 3461935 · Code PM-302.4/3 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 429011 · Violation 3461933 · 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.

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

    Case 252752 · PASSED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 372110 · 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.

  35. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 372110 · Violation 2814723 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 372110 · 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.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 372113 · 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.

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

    Case 372110 · Violation 2767997 · 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.

  39. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 372113 · Violation 2735984 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 372113 · 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.

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

    Case 252752 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  42. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 252752 · Violation 2590426 · Code PM-102.3/1 · RESOLVE

  43. PermitAlteration

    Permit 76467 · EXPIRED

    REMOVE / REPLACE FRONT & REAR DOORS AND 5 WINDOWS SAME IN KIND.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 6 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, drywall / interior finishing, electrical work. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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
2
Interior
1,192 sqft
livable area
Lot
983 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
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 531 Mifflin 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.

$423K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2026) 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
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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

531 Mifflin St sits on the 500 block of Mifflin St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 1:37 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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