2026 taxable assessment $187,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $312,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
617 Mckean St
3 stories · 1,460 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $287K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $312K. On the 600 block of Mc Kean St.
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Property summary
Assessment$287,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $312,200
Last sale—No sale value available
Est. tax bill$2,618/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquency$40KCity snapshot · Jun 2022
Permits4Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open2 historical across 2 cases
“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 3930233002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$40,067.80 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 1998–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
$22,529.78 principal$12,300.21 interest$1,744.01 penalty$3,493.80 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $235,700 total assessment, $235,700 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $19,809.65 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
1998$509.72 total · $0.00 principal · $392.47 interest · $19.89 penalty2000$678.80 total · $22.36 principal · $507.37 interest · $25.55 penalty2002$100.80 total · $27.90 principal · $35.57 interest · $1.95 penalty2003$986.55 total · $361.89 principal · $428.84 interest · $25.33 penalty2004$158.96 total · $52.98 principal · $58.02 interest · $3.71 penalty2005$97.86 total · $30.33 principal · $30.48 interest · $2.12 penalty2006$579.25 total · $237.22 principal · $217.06 interest · $16.61 penalty2007$914.44 total · $398.39 principal · $328.67 interest · $27.89 penalty2008$936.91 total · $428.80 principal · $315.17 interest · $30.02 penalty2009$891.37 total · $428.80 principal · $276.58 interest · $30.02 penalty2010$1,195.71 total · $611.27 principal · $339.25 interest · $42.79 penalty2011$1,240.37 total · $671.77 principal · $312.37 interest · $47.02 penalty2012$1,213.19 total · $697.67 principal · $261.62 interest · $48.84 penalty2013$1,179.19 total · $722.74 principal · $205.98 interest · $50.59 penalty2014$3,297.34 total · $2,140.45 principal · $417.38 interest · $149.83 penalty2015$3,070.03 total · $2,140.45 principal · $224.74 interest · $149.83 penalty2016$2,759.16 total · $2,454.91 principal · $36.82 interest · $24.55 penalty
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 on record
Record summaryBathroom & Kitchen Remodel permit recorded in 2025.
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If you’re buying
Built 1920: 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
$19,810 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.
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
$287,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $312,200 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$214
block $214 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+105%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +9% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,618
0.91% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$40K
recorded then · verify current
Times sold
0
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$153K 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 · 2017$153K 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 · 2018$153K 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 · 2019$218K 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 · 2020$236K 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 · 2021$236K 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 · 2022$236K 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 · 2023$255K 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 · 2024$255K 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 · 2025$287K 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$287K 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$312K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2012-02-08PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2014-08-12ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2021-08-19Roof Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2025-09-02Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelThis 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 · 2009-07-28VACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)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.Read Philadelphia Code §9-3905 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-06-22LICENSE-RES SFD/2FDA 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 · 2009-08-05HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-07-09HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-08-31PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record9 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitBathroom & Kitchen Remodel
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
The paper trail
Permit on recordBathroom & Kitchen Remodel permit recorded in 2025.
- 2009 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
- 2010 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2012 PlumbingPermit
- 2014 ElectricalPermit
- 2021 Roof Covering ReplacementPermit
- 2025 Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelPermit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 11 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitBathroom & Kitchen Remodel
Permit PP-2025-011267 · Completed
Replace Underfloor Plumbing in 2nd Floor Bathroom with Fixture replacement of (1) Tub (1) Toilet (1) Lav with pipe Replacement
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2021-008938 · Expired
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.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 554823 · COMPLETED
100A SERVICE W/CIRCUIT BREAKERS, C/O DETECTOR, DOORBELL. ADD PORCELAIN FIXTURE AND WIRING TO CIRCUIT, PULLCHAIN, REPLACE 12- SWITCHES, GFI'S TO EXISTING CKT, REPL (20)RECEPTACLES, INSTALL NEW RECEPTACLES AND WIRING TO BREAKER, INSTALL 2- SMOKE DETECTOR ...IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 387210 · COMPLETED
REPLACE CURB TRAP - W/S - LATERAL - MAIN DRAIN - YARD DRAIN - AND REROUGH
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 240554 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 240554 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 240554 · 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.
- ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
Case 240554 · Violation 1744710 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 208380 · 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.
- ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
Case 208380 · Violation 1406919 · Code PM-306.0/1 · ERROR
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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 208380 · 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 4 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: $40K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $20K 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.
Stories
3
Interior
1,460 sqft
livable area
Lot
890 sqft
Basement
Basement
city code J
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
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 617 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.
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
617 Mckean St sits on the 600 block of Mc Kean St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 615 Mckean St · 619 Mckean St
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 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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