House report

608 Mckean St

4 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 2,014 sqft · RSA5 · built 2019

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $524K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $557K · sold 4×. On the 600 block of Mc Kean St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,466/year

2026 taxable assessment $104,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $557,400; 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 393026800
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $104,700 of $523,500 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$7,328/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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
Finding

New construction

Record summary

$95K transfer recorded in 2017; new construction appears in a 2017 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $510K in 2024.

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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

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,466/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $7,328/yr — $5,862/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.

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

Verify which assessment relief applies

OPA shows a material assessment exemption, but this record does not identify its legal basis or transfer treatment. Ask OPA for the approval history; if the current treatment ends, an eligible owner-occupant may need to apply separately for Homestead relief.

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
$523,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $557,400 · built 2019
Price / sq ft
$277
block $214 · above block
Assessment change
+4123%
+41%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,466
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4

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

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19148 median$557K2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&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 record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $510K
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $395K
  3. PermitZoning/use
  4. PermitAdministrative
  5. L&I violationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT
  6. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  7. PermitElectrical
  8. PermitPlumbing
  9. PermitMechanical
  10. PermitSuppression
  11. PermitZoning/use
  12. PermitNew construction
  13. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  14. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  15. Land buyLand record $95K
  16. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  17. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  18. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  19. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  20. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  21. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  22. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  23. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  24. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  25. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  26. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  27. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  28. L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  31. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  32. InspectionL_CLIP
  33. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  34. InspectionL_CLIP

The paper trail

$95K transfer recorded in 2017; new construction appears in a 2017 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $510K in 2024.

  1. 2017 $95KLand transferZoning/usePermitNew constructionPermit
  2. 2018 SuppressionPermitMechanicalPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitZoning/usePermitAdministrativePermit2 L&I violationsL&I
  3. 2019 $395KTransfer
  4. 2024 $510KTransfer

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Browse 40 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$510K transfer

    2024

  2. Recorded transfer$395K transfer

    2019

  3. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 873709 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION 3-STORY SINGLE FAMILY, TOWNHOUSE WITH BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK ACCESSIBLE BY A PILOR HOUSE, THIS IS AN UPDATE TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ZONING PERMIT #834453, BUILDING HEIGHT INCREASED TO 35'-9" FROM ORIGINAL PLANS.

  4. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 866257 · COMPLETED

    TO AMEND THE PERMIT (A/P # 834454) TO REFLECT THE INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT TO 35'9" AS PER PLAN.

  5. ViolationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT

    Case 627239 · Violation 4628319 · Code CP-802 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 627239 · Violation 4628318 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  7. PermitElectrical

    Permit 855345 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200AMP SERVICE WITH METER SOCKET PANEL AND GROUNDING INSTALL SWITCHES OUTLETS TV AND PHONE POINTS SMOKE AND CO DETECTORS THROUGHOUT AS PER NEC 2008 SOUTH DISTRICT

  8. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 854249 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL HD, CT, FAI 1" COMBO PA20180520095 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTALL 3-WC, 3-LAV, 1-TUB, 2-SH, 1-KS 1-WM, 1-GD SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

  9. PermitMechanical

    Permit 853743 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL TWO 60,000 BTU WITH 90% AND 2 TWO TON A/C UNITS WITH RELATED DUCT WORK

  10. PermitSuppression

    Permit 844138 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 13D FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A COMBINED 1 INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH WATER METER ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D.

  11. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 834453 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY AN ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

  12. PermitNew construction

    Permit 834454 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS,

  13. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 604120 · Violation 4451951 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 604120 · Violation 4451950 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 590159 · Violation 4360264 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 590159 · Violation 4360265 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  17. Land recordLand record

    2017

  18. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 537998 · Violation 3967275 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 537998 · Violation 3967274 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 505446 · Violation 3733025 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 505446 · Violation 3733024 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 495191 · Violation 3661485 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 495191 · Violation 3661486 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 379320 · Violation 2785396 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 379320 · Violation 2785395 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 361166 · Violation 2653629 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 361166 · Violation 2653630 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 314336 · Violation 2349186 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 314336 · Violation 2349187 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 277210 · Violation 2072837 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 277210 · Violation 2072836 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 204533 · Violation 1374019 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT

    Case 204533 · Violation 1374018 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 140986 · 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. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 140986 · Violation 790495 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 140986 · Violation 790494 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 46771 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 140986 · 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.

  39. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 396413 · Inactive

    GUMBO BROS LLC · Expires 2011-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  40. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 46771 · FAILED

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 8 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 8 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,466/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$7,328/year$5,862/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.

2016: ~$185/yr2017: ~$452/yr2018: ~$452/yr2019: ~$452/yr2020: ~$452/yr2021: ~$896/yr2022: ~$896/yr2023: ~$1,345/yr2024: ~$1,345/yr2025: ~$1,466/yr2026: ~$1,466/yr20162026
2026~$1,466/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($523,500 assessed − $418,771 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,466/yr full-assessment scenario: $523,500 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,328/yr The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.

The property, on paper

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

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,014 sqft
livable area
Lot
882 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
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 608 Mckean 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.

$510K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — 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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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

608 Mckean St sits on the 600 block of Mc Kean St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 606 Mckean St  ·  610 Mckean St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 10:44 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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