2026 taxable assessment $60,293 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $224,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
733 N 40th St
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,269 sqft · RSA5 · built 2009
Entity-held · assessed $226K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $224K · sold 1×. On the 700 block of N 40th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$226,1002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $224,200
Last sale$835KRecorded 2016
Est. tax bill$844/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $3,165/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits7Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
“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 2431143052026 OPA taxes $60,293 of $226,100 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.
See the assessment math →Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $1,385.29 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2013$0.01 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty2015$1,385.28 total · $957.88 principal · $100.57 interest · $67.05 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 recordNew construction
Record summarynew construction appears in a 2007 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $835K in 2016.
View supporting records →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
Verify the current tax bill and exemption
The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $844/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $3,165/yr — $2,321/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.
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
$1,385 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.
If you’re the landlord
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.
Who's behind it
Union Hill Properties LP & Dhc Holdings LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 12 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $2.6M combined
• Tax bills mail to 402 Highgate Dr, Ambler PA, 19002 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
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
$226,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $224,200 · built 2009
Price / sq ft
$177
block $150 · above block
Assessment change
+102%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -1% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$844
0.37% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
licensed rental
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$111K 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$125K 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$125K 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$147K 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$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 · 2021$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 · 2022$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 · 2023$225K 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$225K 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$226K 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$226K 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$224K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2016Deed / sale $835KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2007-01-19ZoningThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2007-01-19Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2007-12-17New constructionThis 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 · 2008-12-04PlumbingThis 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 · 2008-07-01ElectricalThis 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 · 2008-12-09Fast form buildingThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2006-12-28BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2017-04-11RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 medianAssessmentDeed / salePermitInspectionLicense
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Highlight
Every dated record9 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRental
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $835K
- PermitFast form building
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning
- PermitZoning/use
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
The paper trail
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2007 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $835K in 2016.
- 2007 ZoningPermitZoning/usePermitNew constructionPermit
- 2008 PlumbingPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitFast form buildingPermit
- 2016 $835KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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.
Browse 10 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseRental
License 734833 · Active
Union Hill Properties, LP · Expires 2027-05-14
- Recorded transfer$835K transfer
2016
- PermitFast form building
Permit 192052 · COMPLETED
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 191194 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW LATERAL
- PermitElectrical
Permit 160589 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF A 200AMP SERVICE, BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING AND COMMUNICATION POINTS AS PER 2005 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 158227 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW PLUMBING SYSTEM
- PermitNew construction
Permit 118423 · COMPLETED
THE ERECTION OF A 3 BEDROOM, SEMI DETACHED, SINGLE FAMILY HOME NOT TO EXCEED 35'HIGH (UNIT TYPE "A") IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS APPROVED UNDER A/P #112862.
- PermitZoning
Permit 50836 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE 4 LOTS FROM 5 LOTS, ERECT NEW S.F.D. ON EACH LOT.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 50858 · COMPLETED
ERECT NEW S.F.D. ON EACH LOT.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 96150 · CLOSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 7 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $1K with a lien entry. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $844/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$3,165/year — $2,321/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.
2026: ($226,100 assessed − $165,806 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $844/yr
full-assessment scenario: $226,100 × 1.3998% ≈ $3,165/yr
The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.
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
1,269 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,253 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
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 733 N 40th 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.
When this house last sold (2016) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.65% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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
733 N 40th St sits on the 700 block of N 40th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 731 N 40th St · 735 N 40th 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, 12:51 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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