House report

6546 N 17th St

3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,356 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $250K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $256K · sold 1×. On the 6500 block of N 17th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$3,504/year

2026 taxable assessment $250,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $256,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 172215500
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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 to do with this

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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.

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
$250,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $256,300 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$189
block $142 · above block
Assessment change
+245%
+12%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,504
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19126 median$256K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19126 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record35 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitPlumbing
  2. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  3. PermitMechanical
  4. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  5. PermitElectrical
  6. PermitPlumbing
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $153K
  8. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  9. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  10. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  11. PermitMajor alteration
  12. PermitAlteration
  13. PermitZoning
  14. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  15. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  18. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. L&I violationDRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR
  21. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  22. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  26. L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
  27. L&I violationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI
  28. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  31. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  32. InspectionBRU INSP
  33. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  34. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  35. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

The paper trail

$153K transfer recorded in 2015. Plumbing permit recorded in 2017.

  1. 2014 Inspection failed ×3L&I visitMajor alterationPermitAlterationPermitZoningPermitMajor alterationPermitMajor alterationPermit
  2. 2015 PlumbingPermitElectricalPermitMechanicalPermit$153KTransferInspection passed ×2L&I visit
  3. 2017 PlumbingPermit

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Browse 41 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 785269 · COMPLETED

    CURB TRAP AND FAI PA20171360554 (SFD)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  2. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 296730 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. PermitMechanical

    Permit 588926 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF (1) HVAC UNIT (INCLUDING DUCTWORK/ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES).

  4. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 426962 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. PermitElectrical

    Permit 588470 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 100AMP SERVICE & COMPLETE REWIRE & OUTLETS PROPERLY SPACE & LIGHTING AS NEEDED AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD) NORTH DISTRICT

  6. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 588591 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF 3 WC,3 LAVS,1 BATH TUB,1 KITCHEN AND 1 LAUNDRY (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  7. Recorded transfer$153K transfer

    2015

  8. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 463782 · Violation 3425171 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 463782 · Violation 3425172 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 573758 · Violation 3416964 · Code A-302.8/30 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  11. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 575934 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. APPLICANTS AGGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR DATED FEBRUARY 2007. ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND THE IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES

  12. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 573722 · COMPLETED

    ENCLOSE EXISTING FRONT PORCH AS PER PLANS.

  13. PermitAlteration

    Permit 573739 · COMPLETED

    SEAL OFF REAR GARAGE DOOR AND INSTALL A NEW MAN DOOR AS PER PLANS NO OFF STREET PARKING REQUIRED

  14. PermitZoning

    Permit 573748 · COMPLETED

    REAR YARD SUN DECK 10FT X 12FT NO ROOF NO STAIRS ATTACHED ACCESSORY TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.

  15. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 573758 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF A 10FT X 12FT DECK IN REAR OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR DECKS, DATED FEBRUARY 2011. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND THE IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES.

  16. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 426962 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 426962 · Violation 3183405 · Code PM-307.1/2 · 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 412611 · 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.

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 412611 · 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.

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

    Case 412611 · Violation 3089524 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    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 the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 412611 · Violation 3089525 · Code PM-306.0/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    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 the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 380732 · 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.

  23. ViolationDRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR

    Case 380732 · Violation 2793794 · Code PM-302.4/8 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 380732 · Violation 2793792 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT

    Case 380732 · Violation 2793793 · Code PM-302.4/6 · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 380732 · 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.

  27. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 296730 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 296730 · 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.

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

    Case 296730 · Violation 2528158 · Code PM-102.4/2 · 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.

  30. ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC

    Case 296730 · Violation 2528160 · Code PM-304.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI

    Case 296730 · Violation 2528159 · Code PM-304.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 296730 · Violation 2528161 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 240211 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 240211 · 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.

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

    Case 240211 · Violation 2027324 · Code PM-102.4/2 · 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.

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

    Case 240211 · Violation 2027323 · Code PM-306.0/1 · 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.

  37. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 163907 · CLOSED

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

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

    Case 163907 · Violation 976560 · Code A-503.2/2 · 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.

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

    Case 163907 · Violation 976561 · Code PM-306.0/1 · 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.

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

    Case 163907 · Violation 976562 · Code PM-102.4/2 · 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.

  41. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 163907 · FAILED

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 9 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 9 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,356 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,408 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
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 6546 N 17th 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.

$256K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2015) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.85% — 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

6546 N 17th St sits on the 6500 block of N 17th 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, 8:54 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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