2026 taxable assessment $102,420 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $512,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
938 N Leithgow St
3 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 1,374 sqft · RSA5 · built 2017
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $512K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $512K · sold 4×. On the 900 block of N Leithgow St.
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Property summary
Assessment$512,1002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $512,100
Last sale$558KRecorded 2021
Est. tax bill$1,434/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $7,168/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits13Every 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 0571133002026 OPA taxes $102,420 of $512,100 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.
See the assessment math →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.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
What stands out
From the public recordTorn down & rebuilt
Record summarydemolition was recorded in 2017, followed by a 2017 construction permit and a $558K transfer in 2021.
View supporting records →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
Verify the current tax bill and exemption
The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,434/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $7,168/yr — $5,734/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.
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.
If you own it
Verify which assessment relief applies
OPA shows a material assessment exemption, but this record does not identify its legal basis or transfer treatment. Ask OPA for the approval history; if the current treatment ends, an eligible owner-occupant may need to apply separately for Homestead relief.
If you’re the landlord
Licensed rental — keep it that way
Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.
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
$512,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $512,100 · built 2017
Price / sq ft
$373
block $333 · above block
Assessment change
+534%
+18%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,434
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4
licensed rental
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$81K 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$81K 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$452K 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$452K 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$467K 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$467K 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$467K 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$474K 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$474K 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$512K 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$512K 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$512K 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2017DemolishedThis 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2018Deed / sale $455KA 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 · 2021Deed / sale $558KA 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 · 2015-08-18AlterationThis 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 · 2016-06-21Zoning/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 · 2016-11-18ZoningThis 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 · 2017-02-01Zoning/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 · 2017-06-09DemolitionThis 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 · 2017-11-02PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-05-02New 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 · 2017-07-05SuppressionThis 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 · 2017-10-19ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-12-06MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-08-04WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2017-09-29BP_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 ↗
- License · 2023-10-02RentalA 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 / saleTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRental
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $558K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $455K
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- PermitSuppression
- PermitDemolition
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- TeardownDemolished
- PermitZoning
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitAlteration
The paper trail
Torn down & rebuiltdemolition was recorded in 2017, followed by a 2017 construction permit and a $558K transfer in 2021.
- 2017 New constructionPermitDemolitionPermitL&I violationL&ISuppressionPermitDemolishedTeardownL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermit
- 2018 $455KTransfer
- 2021 $558KTransfer
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Browse 19 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseRental
License 934642 · Active
Ben Hinge · Expires 2026-10-01
- Recorded transfer$558K transfer
2021
- Recorded transfer$455K transfer
2018
- PermitMechanical
Permit 836838 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 HVAC UNIT WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 829041 · COMPLETED
INSTALL HOUSE DRAIN, DRAINAGE AND WATER SUPPLY FOR 3-WC, 4-LAV, 1-TUB, 2-SHOWERS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 GARBAGE DISPOSAL, 1 DISHWASHER, 1 WASHER, 1 YARD DRAIN, 1 SEWAGE RT, 1 WATER HEATER THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 825330 · COMPLETED
INSTALL A 200AMP SERVICE AND COMPLETE ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE BUILDING WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKE & CO DETECTORS,PHONE,CATV AND DOORBELL AS PER NEC 2008 (CC DISTRICT)
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 597567 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 813724 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1" WATER SERVICE,5"LATERAL,CURB TRAP,FAI AND MAIN DRAIN-PA1#20172412727-"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"
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 597567 · Violation 4408641 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 597567 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 796746 · COMPLETED
THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. SEE AP#792670 FOR PLANS AND CALCS.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 763222 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE PER SUBMITTED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN. VALID SIDEWALK CLOSURE PERMIT TO BE SECURED FOR PROPOSED TEMPORARY FENCING. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION B-3306. **ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF DEMOLITION WORK.** *PERMIT RECEIVED FROM DOWNSTAIRS 6/15/17*
- PermitNew construction
Permit 772819 · COMPLETED
FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED VIA AN OPEN STAIR WELL ON THE THIRD FLOOR AS PER PLANS, SEE A/P#770810 FOR PLANS,
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 773098 · COMPLETED
SEAL LATERAL AND REMOVE CURB TRAP PA20170960430 SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitDemolition
Permit 763219 · COMPLETED
EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 745822 · COMPLETED
FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL STRUCTURES AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING(NTE 38FT IN HEIGHT) WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE. FENCE WALL IN THE REAR TO REMAIN(NTE 6FT IN HEIGHT) WITH A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THE LEGALIZATION.(SEE AP#745917)
- PermitZoning
Permit 734394 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE FOUR (4) LOTS FROM FOUR (4) DEEDED LOTS (417 & 419 ST JOHN NEUMANN WAY AND 938 & 940 N LEITHGOW ST). PARCEL # 1 - VACANT LOT; PARCEL #3 & 4 - REMAIN SAME- NO CHANGE; PARCEL # 2 - COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 698829 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO(2) STORY ADDITION ON THE TOP OF EXISTING ONE(1) STORY STRUCTURE ( NTE 38' HIGH); DECK AT SECOND FLOOR ; ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ENCLOSED STAIRCASE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 631737 · COMPLETED
UPPER FLAT ROOF REMOVE EXISTING ROOF DOWN TO DECKING. REPLACE DRAIN WITH A NEW CUSTOM MADE COPPER TUBE. SECURE A BASE SHEET TO ENTIRE DECK. INSTALL A WHITE GRANULATED MODIFIED BITUMEN ROOFING SYSTEM. RE-FLASH ALL ROOF PROTRASIONS.FABRICATE AND INSTALL NEW ALUMINUM ROOF EDGING.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 13 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 13 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 · active rental license. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,434/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$7,168/year — $5,734/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.
2026: ($512,100 assessed − $409,657 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,434/yr
full-assessment scenario: $512,100 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,168/yr
The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.
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
1,374 sqft
livable area
Lot
576 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 938 N Leithgow 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 (2021) a 30-year mortgage ran about 2.96% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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
938 N Leithgow St sits on the 900 block of N Leithgow St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 936 N Leithgow St · 940 N Leithgow 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, 5:48 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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