2026 taxable assessment $205,600 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $521,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
855 N Lawrence St
3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,560 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920
Owner-occupied · assessed $306K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $521K · sold 4×. On the 800 block of N Lawrence St.
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Property summary
Assessment$305,6002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $521,000
Last sale$600KRecorded 2024
Est. tax bill$2,878/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits12Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open4 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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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 0562161002026 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
Why it mattersbuilt new under a 2022 permit, sold for $600K in 2024.
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If you’re buying
Built 1920: 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.
The investment read
How this house has moved and where it's pointed: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.
Assessed value
$305,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $521,000 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$334
block $323 · in line w/ block
Appreciation
+146%
+9%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +70% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$784K
+9%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,878
0.55% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
4.8%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
4
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$212K 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$212K 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$212K 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$269K 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$278K 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$278K 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$278K 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$306K 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$306K 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$306K 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$306K 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$521K 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 · 2024Deed / sale $600KA 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 · 2011-02-14PlumbingThis 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 · 2021-02-02New 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 · 2021-03-23Addition 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 · 2022-12-27New 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 · 2022-08-10Addition 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 · 2023-02-27New 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 · 2023-08-07New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2023-08-29AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-07-30WORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANSA 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 · 2021-07-30NEED PEA 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 · 2023-11-06FAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTSA 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 · 2023-11-06L&I investigationA 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 · 2021-10-28L&I investigationA 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 · 2022-05-16L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2004-05-06RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19123 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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 record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $600K
- L&I violationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
- L&I violationNEED PE
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitPlumbing
- LicenseRental
The paper trail
New constructionbuilt new under a 2022 permit, sold for $600K in 2024.
- 2022 Inspection failed ×2L&I visitAddition and/or AlterationsPermitNew ConstructionPermit
- 2023 New ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermit2 L&I violationsL&IInspection passedL&I visitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitAlterationsPermit
- 2024 $600KSold
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Browse 22 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$600K transfer
2024
- ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
Case CF-2023-115790 · Violation VI-2023-087281 · SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-115790
- ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
Case CF-2023-111759 · Violation VI-2023-083764 · WARNING ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-111759
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-071575 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-010392 · Expired
Install supply lines and drainage pipes for 1 tub 1 lavatory 1 toilet 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry sink
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2022-006960 · Completed
Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-018064
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2022-006959 · Completed
Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-018064
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2022-006961 · Completed
Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-018064
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2022-002543 · Completed
Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-018064
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2022-004425 · Completed
Electrical Permit for combo RP-2021-018064
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2022-003126 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-003871 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-071575 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit RP-2021-018064 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 7.5 FEET (1/4TH OF HEIGHT OF BUILDING) OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.
- ViolationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
Case CF-2021-071575 · Violation VI-2021-051843 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationNEED PE
Case CF-2021-071575 · Violation VI-2021-051844 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2021-000605 · Expired
(1) ADDITION TO EXISTING 2.5-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. EXPANSION OF EXISTING THIRD FLOOR, AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING SECOND FLOOR OVER EXISTING REAR ONE-STORY PORTION OF HOUSE. NEW TERRACE AT THIRD FLOOR GRADE, ACCESSIBLE FROM THIRD FLOOR, WITH SPIRAL STAIRS LEADING TO NEW ROOF DECK (NO ACCESS STRUCTURE). DECK SET BACK 5'+ FROM PROPERTY LINE. EXISTING THIRD FLOOR GABLE ROOF REPLACED WITH NEW SLANTED METAL ROOFING AS SHOWN. (2) RENOVATIONS THROUGHOUT: INTERIOR DEMO OF PARTITIONS, CABINETRY, AND CHIMNEY. NEW FINISHES THROUGHOUT. NEW LAYOUT AT EACH FLOOR AND BASEMENT. NEW MASTER BED AND BATH CREATED AS PART OF THIRD FLOOR ADDITION. (3) STRUCTURAL WORK AS SHOWN IN STRUCTURAL PLAN. NEW CMU FOUNDATION WALL AT REAR OF HOUSE FOR NEW ADDITION.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-000414 · Completed
The the erection of additions to an existing non-conforming structure to create a three story attached structure with a roof deck accessed by exterior spiral stairs. Size and locations per plans.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 325009 · COMPLETED
HOUSE DRAIN
- LicenseRental
License 223411 · Inactive
HILDA FRIEDMAN · Expires 2007-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22
What this record suggests
The City file documents 12 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 10 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.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,560 sqft
livable area
Lot
574 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
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 855 N Lawrence 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 (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
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+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
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down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
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rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
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NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
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year-1 return on cash in
Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.
Block context
855 N Lawrence St sits on the 800 block of N Lawrence St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 853 N Lawrence St · 857 N Lawrence 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, 1:17 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: 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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