2026 taxable assessment $696,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $796,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Multi-family report
748 S 2nd St
3 stories · 2,362 sqft · RM1 · built 1915
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $796K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $796K · sold 1×. On the 700 block of S 2nd St.
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Property summary
Assessment$796,3002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $796,300
Last sale$760KRecorded 2009
Est. tax bill$9,747/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits10Every 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
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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 0231072002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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 recordNew construction
Record summarynew construction appears in a 2016 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $760K in 2009.
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If you’re buying
Built 1915: 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.
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 building, 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
$796,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $796,300 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$337
block $344 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+130%
+8%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$9,747
1.22% 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
- OPA assessment · 2016$347K 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$347K 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$347K 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$580K 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$628K 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$628K 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$628K 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$628K 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$628K 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$796K 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$796K 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$796K 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 · 2009Deed / sale $760KA 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 · 2016-07-28ZoningThis 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 · 2016-07-28AdditionThis 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 · 2016-08-08ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-09-13PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-12-09MechanicalThis 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 · 2021-02-17Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2023-07-17New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2023-09-05Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2023-12-20AlterationsThis 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 · 2024-01-25Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 medianAssessmentDeed / salePermit
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Every dated record11 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $760K
The paper trail
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2016 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $760K in 2009.
- 2009 $760KTransfer
- 2016 ZoningPermitAdditionPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermit
- 2021 Addition and/or AlterationsPermit
- 2023 New construction, addition, GFA changePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitAlterationsPermit
- 2024 Addition and/or AlterationPermit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 11 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2024-000579 · Completed
23 lights, 6 dimmers, 23 receptacles AS PER NEC 2017
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-017081 · Completed
Will supply and install new water and waste ping from existing mains for (2) new kitchen sinks. Will install fixtures with necessary supplies. Will supply and install piping for (2) new down spouts in court yard.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2023-006571 · Completed
For the erection of an additions and interior alterations to an existing attached single family per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2023-006577 · Completed
FOR ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR REAR SIDE ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CONTINUOUS USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2021-000975 · Expired
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Supply and install 2 ton Mitsubishi duct less system with 3 heads
- PermitMechanical
Permit 742424 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF (2) HVAC UNITS (INCLUDING DUCTWORK AND ALL ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES). SFD
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 721477 · COMPLETED
RENOVATE 3-BATHROOMS, 3-WATER CLOSETS, 4-LAVS, 1-BATH TUB & 2-SHOWERS THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 713271 · COMPLETED
INSTALL OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FOR 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. INSTALL OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FOR 3RD FLOOR BATH AND 2 BEDROOMS PER 2008 NEC (SFD)SOUTH DISTRICT
- PermitZoning
Permit 698155 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING REAR TWO (2) STORY PORTION TO AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR CONTINUED USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.
- PermitAddition
Permit 698153 · COMPLETED
NO CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AND LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK.
- Recorded transfer$760K transfer
2009
What this record suggests
The City file documents 10 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.
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
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.
Stories
3
Interior
2,362 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,301 sqft
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 748 S 2nd 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 (2009) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.04% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
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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, 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
748 S 2nd St sits on the 700 block of S 2nd St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 746r S 2nd St · 746 S 2nd 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, 5:27 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: 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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