2026 taxable assessment $580,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $692,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
820 N Bambrey St
3 bd · 1 ba · 3 stories · 1,650 sqft · RSA5 · built 1923
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $681K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $692K · sold 1×. On the 800 block of N Bambrey St.
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Property summary
Assessment$680,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $692,300
Last sale$51KRecorded 2009
Est. tax bill$8,129/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits8Every 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.
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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 1512745022026 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 recordPermit on record
Record summary$51K transfer recorded in 2009. Wall Covering Replacement permit recorded in 2023.
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If you’re buying
Built 1923: 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
$680,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $692,300 · built 1923
Price / sq ft
$420
block $393 · above block
Assessment change
+138%
+8%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$8,129
1.19% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
latest deed has shared-name parties
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$291K 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$291K 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$291K 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$448K 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$448K 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$448K 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$481K 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$481K 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$681K 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$681K 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$692K 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 $51KA 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 · 2018-11-19ZoningThis 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 · 2018-11-19Addition 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 · 2018-06-13UseThis 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 · 2019-01-23AlterationsThis 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 · 2019-01-28ElectricalThis 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 · 2023-10-26Wall Covering ReplacementThis 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 19130 medianAssessmentDeed / salePermit
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Every dated record7 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAlterations
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitUse
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $51K
The paper trail
Permit on record$51K transfer recorded in 2009. Wall Covering Replacement permit recorded in 2023.
- 2009 $51KTransfer
- 2018 ZoningPermitZoningPermitUsePermitZoningPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2019 AlterationsPermitElectricalPermit
- 2023 Wall Covering ReplacementPermit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 9 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2023-009608 · Expired
EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Remove stucco and install siding at back wall.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 943811 · COMPLETED
UPGRADE SERVICE TO 200 AMP BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING AS PER NEC 2ND FLOOR RENOVATION AND 3RD FLOOR ADDITION NEW LED RECESSED LIGHTING
- PermitAlterations
Permit 943588 · Completed
ROUGHIN & FINISH 2-3PC BATHROOMS, 1-WASHER BOX & 3" PVC STACK THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitZoning
Permit 916105 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD STORY ADDITION WITH SECOND AND THIRD STORY SIDE BAY TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION / PLANS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 916107 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF A WOOD FRAME THIRD STORY ADDITION WITH SECOND AND THIRD STORY SIDE BAY ON AN EXISTING TWO STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE TO EXTEND AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES.
- PermitUse
Permit 881724 · COMPLETED
FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITHIN THE EXISTING STRUCTURE.
- PermitZoning
Permit 879305 · COMPLETED
FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS.(820 AND 822 N. BAMBREY ST.) SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.SEE AP#870253 FOR THE APPROVED PLAN.
- PermitZoning
Permit 870253 · COMPLETED
FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS.(820 AND 822 N. BAMBREY ST.) SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- Recorded transfer$51K transfer
2009
What this record suggests
The City file documents 8 permits touching bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: latest deed has shared-name parties — relationship unverified. 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
3
Interior
1,650 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,344 sqft
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
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 820 N Bambrey 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.
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
820 N Bambrey St sits on the 800 block of N Bambrey St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 818 N Bambrey St · 816 N Bambrey 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, 3:00 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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