House report

945 N Leithgow St

3 bd · 3 stories · 2,093 sqft · RSA5 · built 2015

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $689K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $689K · sold 2×. On the 900 block of N Leithgow St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$9,650/year

2026 taxable assessment $689,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $689,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 057108330
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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 record
Finding

New construction

Record summary

$1.3M transfer recorded in 2014; new construction appears in a 2014 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $678K in 2015.

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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

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

$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 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
$689,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $689,400 · built 2015
Price / sq ft
$329
block $333 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+2502%
+34%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$9,650
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

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19123 median$689K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19123 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record18 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitMechanical
  2. PermitAdministrative
  3. Deed / saleDeed / sale $678K
  4. PermitPlumbing
  5. PermitMechanical
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. PermitSuppression
  8. PermitNew construction
  9. PermitZoning/use
  10. Land buyLand record $1.3M
  11. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  12. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  15. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  16. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
  17. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  18. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

The paper trail

$1.3M transfer recorded in 2014; new construction appears in a 2014 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $678K in 2015.

  1. 2013 6 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  2. 2014 $1.3MLand transferZoning/usePermitNew constructionPermitSuppressionPermitElectricalPermitMechanicalPermitPlumbingPermit
  3. 2015 AdministrativePermitMechanicalPermit$678KTransfer

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Browse 19 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitMechanical

    Permit 601728 · COMPLETED

    GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION (REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTUCTION MANUAL FOR CLEARANCES AND OTHER SPECS.)

  2. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 584171 · COMPLETED

    AMENDING BLDG PERMIT#540152 FOR REVISION TO A PARTY WALL

  3. Recorded transfer$678K transfer

    2015

  4. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 578832 · COMPLETED

    3 TOILETS,5 LAVS,2 TUBS,1 SHOWER,1 KITCHEN SINK AND WASHER (SFD)PA20143320230"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"

  5. PermitMechanical

    Permit 577535 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF TWO(2) 45,000 BTU HEATER (90+)WITH 2 TON AIR/CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND RELATED DUCTWORK.

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 574517 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE WIRING THROUGHOUT AND 200AMP SERVICE,PHONE AND TV WIRING,SMOKE AND C/O DETECTORS (SFD)

  7. PermitSuppression

    Permit 566906 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NFPA 13-R SPRINKLER SYSTEM, 2"LINE

  8. PermitNew construction

    Permit 540152 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A (4) STORY WOOD FRAMED, SFD, WITH FLAT ROOF WITH FULL CELLAR, 4TH STORY ROOF DECK WITH ACCESS FROM 4TH STORY AS PER PLANS.(PLANS, SOILS REPORT & REVIEW SUBMITTED W/ A/P #540155).

  9. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 541228 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 38 FT) WITH ROOF TERRACE (ROOF DECK).FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND ONE ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.

  10. Land recordLand record

    2014

  11. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 393591 · Violation 2876220 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 393591 · Violation 2876219 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 386900 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 386900 · Violation 2833648 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 386900 · Violation 2833646 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 386900 · Violation 2833647 · Code PM-102.4/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 386900 · Violation 2833649 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 386900 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 274584 · Inactive

    ANTHONY CATALANO · Expires 2005-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

What this record suggests

The City file documents 8 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 8 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,093 sqft
livable area
Lot
814 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Quality grade
B+
assessor's grade
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 945 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.

$689K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2015) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.85% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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

945 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.

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Where this comes from

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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