House report

77 E Seymour St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,344 sqft · RSA5 · built 1900

Owner-occupied · assessed $179K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $187K · sold 2×. On the 0 block of E Seymour St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,099/year

2026 taxable assessment $78,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $186,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 121037150
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 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 record
Finding

Renovated & sold on

Why it matters

Bought for $26K in 2017, addition and/or alteration permit in 2018, sold for $127K in 2018 (+388%).

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Finding

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Why it matters

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

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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 1900: 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.

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
$178,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $186,900 · built 1900
Price / sq ft
$139
block $115 · above block
Assessment change
+135%
+8%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +5% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,099
0.59% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19144 median$187K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 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 record29 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  4. PermitElectrical
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $127K
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  9. Deed / saleDeed / sale $26K
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  12. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  13. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  14. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  17. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  20. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  21. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  22. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  25. L&I violationDRAINAGE-MAIN DRAIN REPAIR-RES
  26. L&I violationHEAT HOT AIR SYSTEM DEFECT-RES
  27. L&I violationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
  28. L&I violationHEAT FAC INSTALL-RES
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

Bought for $26K in 2017, addition and/or alteration permit in 2018, sold for $127K in 2018 (+388%).

  1. 2015 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  2. 2016 4 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  3. 2017 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit$26KSold
  4. 2018 Addition and/or AlterationPermitElectricalPermit$127KSold
  5. 2020 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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

    Case CF-2020-026586 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-026586 · Violation VI-2020-010721 · COMPLIED

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

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-026586 · Violation VI-2020-010720 · COMPLIED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-026586 · FAILED

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

  5. PermitElectrical

    Permit 878364 · COMPLETED

    AS PER BLDG PERMIT 878364 INSTALL 15 RECESSED LIGHTS, AND WATER HEATER.AS PER NEC 2008

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 866470 · Issued

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.

  7. Recorded transfer$127K transfer

    2018

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 577593 · 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.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 577593 · 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.

  10. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 577593 · Violation 4307037 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  11. Recorded transfer$26K transfer

    2017

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 557956 · 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.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 557956 · 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.

  14. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 557956 · Violation 4152042 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  15. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 557956 · Violation 4152043 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  16. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 521829 · Violation 3855088 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 521829 · Violation 3855087 · 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 491190 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 491190 · 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.

  20. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 491190 · Violation 3681797 · 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 491190 · Violation 3681798 · 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 449701 · 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 449701 · 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.

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

    Case 449701 · Violation 3341638 · 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.

  25. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 449701 · Violation 3341637 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 449701 · Violation 3341639 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 98799 · Violation 471690 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 98799 · 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.

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

    Case 98799 · Violation 471691 · 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.

  30. ViolationDRAINAGE-MAIN DRAIN REPAIR-RES

    Case 98799 · Violation 471695 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationHEAT HOT AIR SYSTEM DEFECT-RES

    Case 98799 · Violation 471694 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES

    Case 98799 · Violation 471693 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationHEAT FAC INSTALL-RES

    Case 98799 · Violation 471692 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 98799 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 2 permits touching electrical work. 2 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
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,344 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,300 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
No
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.

Where the record looks off

Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Run the numbers

What owning 77 E Seymour 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.

$187K
20%
6.875%
$775/mo

When this house last sold (2018) a 30-year mortgage ran about 4.54% — 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

77 E Seymour St sits on the 0 block of E Seymour St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 75 E Seymour St  ·  79 E Seymour St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 4:08 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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