House report

631 Emily St

3 bd · 1 ba · 3 stories · 1,260 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920

Absentee individual · assessed $149K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $192K · sold 1×. On the 600 block of Emily St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,084/year

2026 taxable assessment $148,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $191,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 393033310
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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.

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What stands out

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History

Why it matters

6 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2012); Inspection failed (2012); sold $130K (2017); 3 L&I violations (2018); L&I: 2 failed, 2 passed (2018); 7 L&I violations (2020); Inspection failed ×7 (2020); Inspection passed (2023).

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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 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

1 open violation: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

If you’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

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: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$148,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $191,900 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$152
block $275 · below block
Appreciation
+130%
+8%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +29% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$280K
+8%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,084
1.09% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
10.4%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
1

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19148 median$192K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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 record23 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS
  6. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES- BLIGHTED CONDITION
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DECORATIVE FEATURES
  9. InspectionVAC INSP
  10. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  11. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  12. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. Deed / saleDeed / sale $130K
  15. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  16. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  20. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  21. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  22. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  23. InspectionL_INITIAL

The paper trail

6 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2012); Inspection failed (2012); sold $130K (2017); 3 L&I violations (2018); L&I: 2 failed, 2 passed (2018); 7 L&I violations (2020); Inspection failed ×7 (2020); Inspection passed (2023).

  1. 2007 6 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2012 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  3. 2017 $130KSold
  4. 2018 3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  5. 2020 7 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×7L&I visit
  6. 2023 Inspection passedL&I visit

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

    Case CF-2020-008402 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-008402 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-024481 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-024481 · Violation VI-2020-009676 · OPEN

  5. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-008402 · Violation VI-2020-001667 · CLOSED

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

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES

    Case CF-2020-008402 · Violation VI-2020-001664 · CLOSED

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

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS

    Case CF-2020-008402 · Violation VI-2020-001665 · CLOSED

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

  8. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES- BLIGHTED CONDITION

    Case CF-2020-008402 · Violation VI-2020-001666 · CLOSED

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

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2020-008402 · Violation VI-2020-001662 · CLOSED

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

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DECORATIVE FEATURES

    Case CF-2020-008402 · Violation VI-2020-001663 · CLOSED

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

  11. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 640916 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 784081 · Inactive

    FELISHA HARRIS · Expires 2019-07-23 · Inactive 2019-09-21

  13. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 640916 · Violation 4719954 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 640916 · Violation 4719953 · 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 631097 · 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. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 640916 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 631097 · Violation 4656827 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 631097 · 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.

  19. Recorded transfer$130K transfer

    2017

  20. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 334178 · Violation 2477909 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 334178 · Violation 2477908 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 334178 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 104889 · 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.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 334178 · 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.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 104883 · 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.

  26. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 104883 · Violation 513812 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 104883 · Violation 513811 · 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.

  28. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 104883 · Violation 513810 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 104883 · Violation 513813 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 104889 · Violation 513849 · 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.

  31. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 104889 · Violation 513850 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 104883 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 104889 · 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.

  34. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 24049 · CLOSED

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

What this record suggests

1 violation is still marked open in the assembled record. The date and status belong in a current L&I check before relying on them.

Flags: 1 open L&I violation. 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
3
Interior
1,260 sqft
livable area
Lot
630 sqft
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Vacant
city code 6
Vacant
Interior condition
Vacant
city code 6
Vacant
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 631 Emily 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%
$2K/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
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

631 Emily St sits on the 600 block of Emily 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 10, 2026, 2:38 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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