2026 taxable assessment $177,360 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $886,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
969 N Lawrence St
3 bd · 3 stories · 2,464 sqft · RSA5 · built 2020
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $887K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $887K · sold 6×. On the 900 block of N Lawrence St.
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Property summary
Assessment$886,8002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $886,800
Last sale$935KRecorded 2025
Est. tax bill$2,483/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $12,413/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits10Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open2 historical across 2 cases
“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 0571213062026 OPA taxes $177,360 of $886,800 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 recordNew construction
Record summary$762K transfer recorded in 2020; new construction appears in a 2018 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $935K in 2025.
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 $2,483/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $12,413/yr — $9,930/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.
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
$886,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $886,800 · built 2020
Price / sq ft
$360
block $307 · above block
Assessment change
+3078%
+37%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,483
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
6
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$28K 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$97K 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$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 · 2020$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 · 2021$762K 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$762K 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$762K 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$762K 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$887K 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$887K 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$887K 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 · 2020Deed / sale $762KA 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 · 2025Deed / sale $935KA 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 · 2017-08-29ZoningThis 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 · 2017-09-25Zoning/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 · 2017-12-05New 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 · 2018-03-05SuppressionThis 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 · 2018-11-14ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-04-03PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-03-28MechanicalThis 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 · 2021-01-22AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-01-26INSP RPT NOT SUBMITTEDA 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 · 2018-08-21PERMB- 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2021-01-28L&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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19123 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $935K
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationINSP RPT NOT SUBMITTED
- PermitAlterations
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $762K
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
The paper trail
New construction$762K transfer recorded in 2020; new construction appears in a 2018 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown, followed by a recorded transfer of $935K in 2025.
- 2018 SuppressionPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermitPlumbingPermitL&I violationL&IElectricalPermit
- 2020 $762KTransfer
- 2021 AlterationsPermitL&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2025 $935KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 16 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$935K transfer
2025
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-006363 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationINSP RPT NOT SUBMITTED
Case CF-2021-006363 · Violation VI-2021-004720 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-006363 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-001178 · Completed
Excavate footway to repair fresh water leak on either the 1'' water service or 2' fire service. The philadelphia water dept served a notice stating there was a fresh water leak.
- Recorded transfer$762K transfer
2020
- PermitElectrical
Permit 927264 · COMPLETED
NEW 200A SERVICE WIRING OF LIGHTS, SWITCHES, OUTLETS, SMOKE/CO DETECTORS. LOW VOLTAGE WIRING OF PHONE CABLE AND DOORBELL PER 2008 NEC
- ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
Case 830768 · Violation 4784361 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 864028 · COMPLETED
HOUSE DRAIN, STACK, HWH AND 3-TOILETS, 3-LAVS, 3-TUBS, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 1-LAUNDRY, 1-DISHWASHER & 1-DISPOSAL THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMechanical
Permit 862443 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 HVAC UNIT WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 861726 · COMPLETED
NEW HOUSE DRAIN CURB TRAP FAI 1" DOMESTIC SERVICE AS PER PHILADELPHIA 2004 PLUMBING CODE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 861219 · COMPLETED
200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH GROUNDING.WIRING THROUGHOUT OF LIGHTS,SWITCHES,OUTLETS AND SMOKE/CO DETECTORS.LOW VOLTAGE WIRING OF PHONE,CABLE AND DOOR PER 2008 NEC (SFD)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 856597 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE, 2" WILKINS 350XL BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TALCO 13-ULV50-R FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **SEE A/P 854639 FOR PLANS**
- PermitNew construction
Permit 830768 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A 4 STORY STRUCTURE PLUS CELLAR TO CONTAIN (1) SFD W/ (1) INTERNAL PARKING STALL AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY PILOT HOUSE (TO CONTAIN STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY), AS PER PLANS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 817140 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN AATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ABOVE ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE WITH INTERIOR ACCESSORY PARKING FOR ONE VEHICLE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING(SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PROVISO PLAN STAMPED BY THE ZBA 0N 8/19/2017 AS PER ATTACHED LETTER FROM SHARON SULETTA FOR THE ZBA
- PermitZoning
Permit 811736 · COMPLETED
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE 3 NEW PARCELS FROM 4 EXISTING LOTS PER SURVEY DRAWING NUMBER 20171004S.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 10 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 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 assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $2,483/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$12,413/year — $9,930/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: ($886,800 assessed − $709,418 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $2,483/yr
full-assessment scenario: $886,800 × 1.3998% ≈ $12,413/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
Stories
3
Interior
2,464 sqft
livable area
Lot
750 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code 1
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
969 N Lawrence St sits on the 900 block of N Lawrence St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 967 N Lawrence St · 971 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, 12:48 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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