2026 taxable assessment $518,173 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $706,600; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
827 N 5th St
3 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 2,034 sqft · RSA5 · built 2016
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $707K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $707K · sold 2×. On the 800 block of N 5th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$706,6002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $706,600
Last sale$715KRecorded 2023
Est. tax bill$7,253/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits11Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open1 historical across 1 case
“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 0562316002026 OPA removes $188,427 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 summary$553K transfer recorded in 2016; new construction appears in a 2013 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $715K in 2023.
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If you’re buying
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
$706,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $706,600 · built 2016
Price / sq ft
$347
block $292 · above block
Assessment change
+1925%
+31%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$7,253
1.03% effective, reduced taxable assessment
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$35K 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$567K 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$567K 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$567K 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$586K 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$586K 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$586K 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$590K 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$590K 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$707K 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$707K 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$707K 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 $553KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2023Deed / sale $715KA 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 · 2013-06-13Zoning/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 · 2013-07-16Zoning admin reviewThis 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 · 2013-09-09New 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 · 2013-12-31SuppressionThis 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 · 2014-02-25PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-05-09MechanicalThis 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 · 2014-07-01ZoningThis 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 · 2014-07-01AdministrativeThis 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 · 2014-09-23New 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 · 2015-04-13ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-16PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMITA 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19123 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermit
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $715K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $553K
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitZoning
- PermitAdministrative
- L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning admin review
- PermitZoning/use
The paper trail
New construction$553K transfer recorded in 2016; new construction appears in a 2013 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $715K in 2023.
- 2013 New constructionPermitSuppressionPermit
- 2014 PlumbingPermitMechanicalPermitZoningPermitAdministrativePermitL&I violationL&INew ConstructionPermit
- 2015 ElectricalPermitElectricalPermit
- 2016 $553KTransfer
- 2023 $715KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 14 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$715K transfer
2023
- Recorded transfer$553K transfer
2016
- PermitElectrical
Permit 597701 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 10 250W SOLAR PANELS WITH MICROINVERTERS, METERS, DISCONNECTS & WIRING TO MEETS THE 2008 NEC.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 597689 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 40 RECEPTCACLES, 23 SWITCHES, 120V SMOKE DETECTORS, 35 LIGHT FIXTURES & 200A SERVICE AS PER 2008 NEC.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 563450 · Cancelled
INSTALL 8 250W SOLAR PANELS WITH MICROVERTERS. INCLUDES METRS, DISCONNECTS, WIRING TO MEET 2008 NEC.
- PermitZoning
Permit 544312 · COMPLETED
AMEND ZONING PERMIT 477806 TO MODIFY LOCATIONS ON INTERIOR WALLS ON FLOORS 2 AND 3 AND MODIFY REAR DECK ON FLOOR 3 AS SHOWN IN PLANS
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 544313 · COMPLETED
AMEND BUILDING PERMIT 491033 TO MODIFY LOCATIONS ON INTERIOR WALLS ON FLOORS 2 AND 3 AND MODIFY REAR DECK ON FLOOR 3 AS SHOWN IN PLANS
- ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
Case 491033 · Violation 3218906 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 535207 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF 2 HVAC UNIT (INCLUDING DUCTWORK/ACCESSORIES).S
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 521312 · COMPLETED
BASEMENT 1 TOILET,1 LAV,1ST FLOOR KITCHEN SINK,2ND FL TOILET,1 LAV,TUB AND 3RD FL 1 TOILET,2 LAVS AND 1 TUB (SFD)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 507892 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT. THIS IS A MULTI-PURPOSE SYSTEM UTILIZING A COMBINED ONE INCH (1") DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING).
- PermitNew construction
Permit 491033 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF A THREE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON VACANT LOT WITH CELLAR FOR STORAGE AND UTILITIES.
- PermitZoning admin review
Permit 477806 · COMPLETED
TO AMEND APPLICATION #432243 TO INCREASE THE BUILDING FOOTPRINT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 432243 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF (1) SFD WITH BASEMENT FOR STORAGE, (3) STORIES WITH FRONT STEPS AND AWNING;.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 11 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing. 10 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. 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
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,034 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,126 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
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
B
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 827 N 5th 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 (2023) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.81% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
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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
827 N 5th St sits on the 800 block of N 5th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 825 N 5th St · 829 N 5th 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, 11:13 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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