House report

6741 Gillespie St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,170 sqft · RSA5 · built 1950

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $213K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $218K · sold 3×. On the 6700 block of Gillespie St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,979/year

2026 taxable assessment $212,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $218,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 552452100
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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

From the public record
Finding

Multiple recorded transfers

Record summary

3 non-nominal transfers recorded: $62K in 2001 → $190K in 2023 (+209% 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 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
$212,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $218,400 · built 1950
Price / sq ft
$187
block $184 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+79%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +3% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,979
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19135 median$218K2001200620112016202120262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19135 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 record30 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $190K
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  8. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  9. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  10. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  11. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  12. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  13. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  14. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  15. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  16. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  17. L&I violationSTEPS - EXTERIOR
  18. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  19. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  20. L&I violationANIMAL DROPPINGS
  21. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  22. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  23. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  24. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  27. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  28. LicenseRental
  29. Deed / saleDeed / sale $125K
  30. Deed / saleDeed / sale $62K

The paper trail

3 non-nominal transfers recorded: $62K in 2001 → $190K in 2023 (+209% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2001 $62KTransfer
  2. 2005 $125KTransfer
  3. 2007 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2018 5 L&I violationsL&I
  5. 2019 2 L&I violationsL&I
  6. 2021 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  7. 2022 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  8. 2023 $190KTransferInspection passedL&I visit

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Browse 38 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-078064 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. Recorded transfer$190K transfer

    2023

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-117135 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-117135 · Violation VI-2022-087507 · 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.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-117135 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-078064 · FAILED

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

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES

    Case CF-2022-078064 · Violation VI-2022-057030 · Code PM15-304.10 · COMPLIED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-039741 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-039741 · Violation VI-2021-029450 · 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.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-039741 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 684318 · Violation 5032684 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 684318 · Violation 5032683 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 652713 · Violation 4796441 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 652713 · Violation 4796440 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 636763 · Violation 4692778 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 636763 · Violation 4692776 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 636763 · Violation 4692777 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 587945 · Violation 4345031 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 587945 · Violation 4345030 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 558449 · Violation 4105132 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 558449 · Violation 4105133 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 532094 · Violation 3960964 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationSTEPS - EXTERIOR

    Case 532094 · Violation 3960965 · Code CP-335 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 448219 · Violation 3294293 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 448219 · Violation 3294294 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationANIMAL DROPPINGS

    Case 416971 · Violation 3066094 · Code CP-311 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 416971 · Violation 3066093 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 395878 · Violation 2890074 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 395878 · Violation 2890073 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 290196 · Violation 2165988 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 290196 · Violation 2165989 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

    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 121131 · 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.

  33. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 121131 · Violation 629182 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 121131 · Violation 629181 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 121131 · 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.

  36. LicenseRental

    License 369858 · Inactive

    ALAN LAM · Expires 2023-02-28 · Inactive 2023-04-29

  37. Recorded transfer$125K transfer

    2005

  38. Recorded transfer$62K transfer

    2001

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.

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
1,170 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,440 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
Yes
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 6741 Gillespie 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.

$190K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2023) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.81% — 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

6741 Gillespie St sits on the 6700 block of Gillespie 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, 12:18 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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