2026 taxable assessment $898,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $788,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Multi-family report
770 S 15th St
5 bd · 4 ba · 3 stories · 2,920 sqft · RM1 · built 1915
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $899K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $788K · sold 2×. On the 700 block of S 15th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$898,5002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $788,200
Last sale$895KRecorded 2021
Est. tax bill$12,577/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits12Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open3 historical across 3 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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OPA 3012772002026 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 recordPermit between transfers
Record summary$895K transfer in 2021; addition permit in 2014; $895K transfer in 2021 (+180% between recorded amounts).
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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.
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 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
$898,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $788,200 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$270
block $329 · below block
Assessment change
+59%
+4%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -12% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$12,577
1.4% 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
- OPA assessment · 2016$495K 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$495K 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$495K 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$769K 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$752K 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$752K 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$752K 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$899K 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$899K 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$899K 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$899K 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$788K 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 · 2021Deed / sale $895KA 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 · 2013-11-15DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2014-10-28Zoning/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 · 2014-10-28Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2014-12-19AdditionThis 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 · 2015-04-01MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-05-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-05-21ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-06-08SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2016-05-26PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-10-16COULD NOT ENTERA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-05-22WALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSEDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-23PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-11-17BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2014-08-07CSUINITIALA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2014-08-07BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2014-05-20Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record17 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $895K
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitDemolition
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
The paper trail
Permit between transfers$895K transfer in 2021; addition permit in 2014; $895K transfer in 2021 (+180% between recorded amounts).
- 2014 2 L&I violationsL&IAdditionPermitL&I: 3 failed, 2 passedL&I visitZoning/usePermitMajor alterationPermitAdditionPermit
- 2015 MechanicalPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitSuppressionPermit
- 2016 PlumbingPermit
- 2021 $895KTransfer
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Browse 23 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$895K transfer
2021
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 695214 · COMPLETED
REPLACE CURB TRAP 5X4 AND FAI-PA1#20161460015-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitSuppression
Permit 613132 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SERVICE FOR A 3-STORY TWO-FAMILY DWELLING W/ ROOF ACCESS PILOT HOUSE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 612012 · COMPLETED
REWIRE 2 FAMILY DWELLING, SWITCHES, RECEPTS, LIGHTS, INTERCONNECTED SMOKES, TO INCLUDE A 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH 2 METERS NO COMMOM AREAS AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUGHT DISTRICT)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 607620 · COMPLETED
NEW (3)3 PIECE BATHROOM ROUGH IN TOILET, VANITY,SHOWER/TUBS, NEW PEX LINES. NEW KITCHEN ROUGH-IN/LAUNDRY HOOK UPS AND NEW HOTWATER HEATERS (TWO FAMILY)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMechanical
Permit 597470 · COMPLETED
EZ MECHANICAL APPLIANCE INSTALLATION. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) DIRECT VENT GAS FIRED HEATING UNITS WITH AIR CONDITIONING WITHIN TWO SEPARATE DWELLING UNITS TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. NO PENETRATIONS OF FIRE RESISTIVE RATED ASSEMBLIES PERMITTED. TWO (2) RUDD R95PA 95% EFF. & 14 SEER UNITS TO BE INSTALLED CONTROLLED BY PROGRAMABLE THEREMOSTATS. INSTALLATION PER IFGC 2009 & MANUFACTURES SPECIFICATIONS. SPECIFICATIONS TO BE ON SITE. **POST THIS PERMIT**
- PermitAddition
Permit 579213 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF A ROOF TOP ACCESS TOER FOR ROOF TOP DECK AS PART OF CONSTRUCTION FOR PERMIT AS PART OF TWO FAMILY DWELLING
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 564165 · COMPLETED
ROOF TOP DECK WITH ENCLOSED STAIR TOWER CONNECTING FROM 3RD FLOOR TO ROOF DECK.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 567371 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCT A 3 STORY SIDE WALL THAT HAS COLLAPSED ONE STORY BAY AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL AND UNDERPINNING AS PER PLANS
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 432889 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 438874 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 438874 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAddition
Permit 543842 · COMPLETED
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR 1ST AND 2ND STORY, AND CONSTRUCT NEW ADDITION WITH SECOND STORY ROOF DECK, INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, NEW 3RD STORY ROOF AND FLOOR JOIST REPLACEMENT THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED (SEE ESU PERMIT AP #3539540 THAT INCLUDES REAR DEMOLITION OF 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS)
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 438874 · Violation 3279500 · Code A-302.11/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 517789 · COMPLETED
DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR (1) STORY PORTION OF STRUCTURE AND (2) STORY REAR BAY, CONSTRUCT NEW REAR ROOF. DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR PORTION OF 3RD FLOOR ROOF, CONSTRUCT REAR (2) STORY ADDITION WITH REAR 3RD FLOOR BAY AT LOCATION OF FORMER, ON 2ND FLOOR REAR ROOF FOR USE AS A TWO FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 539540 · COMPLETED
REMOVING 2ND & 3RD FLOOR ADDITIONS IMMEDIATE DANGER CASE. DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR (1) STORY PORTION OF STRUCTURE AND (2) STORY REAR BAY, DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR PORTION OF 3RD FLOOR ROOF. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN ZONING APPLICATION #517789
- ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
Case 432889 · Violation 3189610 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 432889 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 22610 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 517789 · PERMIT FOR DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR (1) STORY PORTION OF STRUCTURE AND (2) STORY REAR BAY, CONSTRUCT NEW REAR ROOF. DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR PORTION OF 3RD FLOOR ROOF, CONSTRUCT REAR (2) STORY ADDITION WITH REAR 3RD FLOOR BAY AT LOCATION OF FOR
- PermitDemolition
Permit 506215 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR OF DEMO OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS ONLY,NO STRUCTURAL ON THIS PERMIT.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 183750 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER
Case 183750 · Violation 1140748 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPEXCP
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 183750 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 12 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 12 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on 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.
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Stories
3
Interior
2,920 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,280 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2014
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
770 S 15th St sits on the 700 block of S 15th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 768 S 15th St · 768 S 15th 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 11, 2026, 3:39 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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