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5948 Palmetto St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,064 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupied · assessed $159K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $164K · sold 1×. On the 5900 block of Palmetto St.

Property summary

Assessment$159,4002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $164,000 Last sale$40KRecorded 2000 Est. tax bill$2,231/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998% Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current Permits5Every fetched City permit Violations0 open11 historical across 6 cases

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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.

Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,231/year

2026 taxable assessment $159,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $164,000; 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 352288900
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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 record

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

$1,399/yr may be unclaimed

This home reads owner-occupied but shows no Homestead Exemption, which removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment (worth up to $1,399/yr). Applying through the City is free and takes minutes.

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
$159,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $164,000 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$154
block $154 · in line w/ block
Appreciation
+98%
+7%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$165K
+7%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,231
1.36% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
11.4%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
1

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

$0$100K$200K2016 OPA assessment: $81K2017 OPA assessment: $81K2018 OPA assessment: $81K2019 OPA assessment: $83K2020 OPA assessment: $86K2021 OPA assessment: $86K2022 OPA assessment: $86K2023 OPA assessment: $123K2024 OPA assessment: $123K2025 OPA assessment: $159K2026 OPA assessment: $159K2011 — 2011-10-27: Use2012 — 2012-06-27: Plumbing2013 — 2013-10-11: Administrative · 2013-11-25: Child Care Facility2017 — 2017-11-30: CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE · 2017-11-30: RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER · 2017-12-07: EXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS · 2017-12-07: SMOKE ALARMS DAY CARE · 2017-12-07: ELECTRICAL -HAZARD · 2017-12-07: FIRE EXTINGUISHER DAY CARE · 2017-12-07: HANDRAILS AND GUARDS · 2017-12-07: HCEU INSP2020 — 2020-07-24: EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS · 2020-10-13: L&I investigation2021 — 2021-06-22: EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS · 2021-08-27: L&I investigation2022 — 2022-07-29: EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS · 2022-11-19: RUBBISH & GARBAGE · 2022-12-16: L&I investigation2025 — 2025-03-21: Roof Covering Replacement · 2025-04-03: Addition and/or Alterations$159K201120142017202020232026
This propertyBlock median & rangeL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
2025-04-03: Addition and/or Alterations
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Every dated record21 events · scroll to browse
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  2. PermitRoof Covering Replacement
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  11. L&I violationSMOKE ALARMS DAY CARE
  12. L&I violationELECTRICAL -HAZARD
  13. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER DAY CARE
  14. L&I violationHANDRAILS AND GUARDS
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP
  16. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  17. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  18. LicenseChild Care Facility
  19. PermitAdministrative
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitUse

The paper trail

Improved

Owner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2025.

  1. 2012 PlumbingPermit
  2. 2013 AdministrativePermit
  3. 2017 7 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  4. 2020 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  5. 2021 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2022 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  7. 2025 Roof Covering ReplacementPermitAddition and/or AlterationsPermit

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Browse 25 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-001936 · 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. Replacement installation of an existing gas boiler of same like and kind. NO OTHER WORK PERMITTED ON THIS PERMIT. No penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. NO NEW DUCTWORK proposed on ductwork or common areas

  2. PermitRoof Covering Replacement

    Permit GM-2025-002524 · 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.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-116774 · PASSED

  4. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-116774 · Violation VI-2022-087247 · COMPLIED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-116774 · FAILED

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-076285 · FAILED

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-076285 · Violation VI-2022-055727 · COMPLIED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-055174 · PASSED

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-055174 · FAILED

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-055174 · Violation VI-2021-039942 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-042667 · PASSED

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-042667 · Violation VI-2020-022647 · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-042667 · FAILED

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case 615273 · Violation 211943446 · CLOSED

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

  15. ViolationSMOKE ALARMS DAY CARE

    Case 615273 · Violation 211943497 · CLOSED

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

  16. ViolationELECTRICAL -HAZARD

    Case 615273 · Violation 211943498 · CLOSED

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

  17. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER DAY CARE

    Case 615273 · Violation 211943445 · CLOSED

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

  18. ViolationHANDRAILS AND GUARDS

    Case 615273 · Violation 211943496 · CLOSED

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

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP

    Case 615273 · FAILED

  20. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 613874 · Violation 4521437 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 613874 · Violation 4521438 · COMPLIED

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

  22. LicenseChild Care Facility

    License 608682 · Inactive

    ITIA GOLDEN (GOLDEN BABIES FAMILY DAY CARE) · Expires 2021-02-28 · Inactive 2018-04-29

  23. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 500031 · COMPLETED

    CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A FAMILY DAY ACCESSORY TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 413199 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP/FRESH AIR INLET

  25. PermitUse

    Permit 370840 · COMPLETED

    USE TO FAMILY DAYCARE

What this record suggests

The City file documents 5 permits touching plumbing, roof work. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,064 sqft
livable area
Lot
960 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
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 5948 Palmetto 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.

$164K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2000) a 30-year mortgage ran about 8.05% — 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

5948 Palmetto St sits on the 5900 block of Palmetto St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 5946 Palmetto St  ·  5950 Palmetto St

Where this comes from
Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 8:32 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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