House report

6201 Mershon St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,200 sqft · RSA5 · built 1950

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $177K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $192K · sold 2×. On the 6200 block of Mershon St.

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Property summary

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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$2,478/year

2026 taxable assessment $177,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $192,400; 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 621580400
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Choose “View period balance” to see the tax year and any credit, interest, or delinquency.
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
Finding

Recorded transfers

Record summary

2 non-nominal transfers recorded: $105K in 2005 → $115K in 2017 (+10% between recorded amounts).

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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 1950: 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’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1950: every rental unit needs a lead-safe or lead-free certificate on file with the City. Without one: fines up to $2,000/day per unit, tenants may withhold rent, courts can order rent refunded — and no eviction will stand.

Licensed rental — keep it that way

Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.

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
$177,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $192,400 · built 1950
Price / sq ft
$160
block $162 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+76%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +9% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,478
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2
licensed rental

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19149 median$192K2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19149 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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 record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  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. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  13. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  18. L&I violationRUBBISH REFRIGERATORS
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  20. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  21. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  22. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  23. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  24. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  25. LicenseRental
  26. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  27. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  28. Deed / saleDeed / sale $115K
  29. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  30. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  31. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  32. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  33. L&I violationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  34. L&I violationVACANT BLDG - VOTA
  35. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  36. LicenseRental
  37. InspectionL_CLIP
  38. Deed / saleDeed / sale $105K

The paper trail

2 non-nominal transfers recorded: $105K in 2005 → $115K in 2017 (+10% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2005 $105KTransfer
  2. 2017 $115KTransfer
  3. 2023 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  4. 2024 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  5. 2025 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  6. 2026 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

Browse the source ledger

The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.

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Browse 76 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-005855 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2026-005855 · Violation VI-2026-003739 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-005855 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-045998 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2025-045998 · Violation VI-2025-034491 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-045998 · Violation VI-2025-034492 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-076357 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-076357 · Violation VI-2024-059536 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-076357 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-021914 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2024-021914 · Violation VI-2024-017879 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-021914 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-006192 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2023-006192 · Violation VI-2023-004891 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-014474 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-014474 · Violation VI-2022-012113 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-014474 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-116087 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-116087 · Violation VI-2021-084369 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-116087 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-081637 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-081637 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-081637 · Violation VI-2021-058780 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057532 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-057532 · Violation VI-2021-041442 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057532 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-020501 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-020501 · Violation VI-2021-015848 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-010901 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-010901 · Violation VI-2021-008225 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-010901 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004301 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-004301 · Violation VI-2021-003174 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  34. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004301 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-075140 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-075140 · FAILED

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

  37. ViolationRUBBISH REFRIGERATORS

    Case CF-2020-075140 · Violation VI-2020-044119 · Code PM15-308.2.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2020-075140 · Violation VI-2020-044120 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-056768 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  40. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-056768 · Violation VI-2020-031715 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-056768 · FAILED

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

  42. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-023530 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  43. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2020-023530 · Violation VI-2020-008958 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  44. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-023530 · FAILED

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

  45. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-023530 · Violation VI-2020-008959 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  46. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 713602 · Violation 5228116 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 713602 · Violation 5228117 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 692352 · Violation 5086477 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 692352 · Violation 5086476 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 684799 · Violation 5035813 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 684799 · Violation 5035812 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 659194 · Violation 4841135 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  53. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 659194 · Violation 4841136 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  54. LicenseRental

    License 786454 · Active

    FA RONG SUN · Expires 2026-08-16

  55. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 650030 · Violation 4779563 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 650030 · Violation 4779564 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 650030 · Violation 4779565 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  58. Recorded transfer$115K transfer

    2017

  59. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 219791 · Violation 1515491 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  60. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 219791 · Violation 1515490 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  61. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 208768 · Violation 1410249 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  62. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 208768 · Violation 1410248 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  63. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 180545 · Violation 1111195 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  64. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 180545 · Violation 1111194 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  65. ViolationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 180545 · Violation 1111154 · Code PM-306.0/90 · COMPLIED

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

  66. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 180545 · Violation 1111153 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  67. ViolationVACANT BLDG - VOTA

    Case 180545 · Violation 1111155 · Code PM-306.2/90 · COMPLIED

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

  68. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 180546 · Violation 1111168 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  69. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 180546 · Violation 1111170 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  70. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 180546 · Violation 1111169 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  71. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 168925 · Violation 1018443 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  72. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 168925 · Violation 1018442 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  73. LicenseRental

    License 446683 · Inactive

    CHAO R LIN · Expires 2010-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  74. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 42553 · CLOSED

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

  75. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 42553 · FAILED

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

  76. Recorded transfer$105K transfer

    2005

What this record suggests

The dated deed and City-record sequence is assembled below. Read timing as a research lead, not proof of renovation, condition, or motive.

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.

Flags: active rental license. 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
2
Interior
1,200 sqft
livable area
Lot
982 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Garage
1 space
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 6201 Mershon 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.

$192K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2017) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.99% — 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

6201 Mershon St sits on the 6200 block of Mershon 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, 1:47 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: unavailable. “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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