2026 assessment
$388K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1228 S American St
3 bd2 ba3 stories1,225 sqftRSA5built 2011
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19147 area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
1200 block of S American St
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$262K 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$262K 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$262K 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$385K 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$417K 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$417K 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$417K 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$357K 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$357K 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$388K 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$388K 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$389K 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 · 2012Deed / sale $285KA 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 · 2020Deed / sale $410KA 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 · 2011-03-16Zoning/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 · 2011-05-12New 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 · 2011-06-29New 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 · 2011-07-12PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-07-14ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-07-19ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-07-20MechanicalThis 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 · 2011-08-24SuppressionThis 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 · 2014-06-03ZoningThis 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 · 2014-06-03Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2016-04-13PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-09-02PERMB- TOTAL DEMOLA 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 · 2010-09-02STOP WORK ORDERA 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 · 2010-09-02PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGEA 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 · 2010-09-02BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-10-07PERMB- CONST FOUNDATIONA 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 · 2010-10-07WORKMANLIKE- 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 · 2010-10-07BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2011-07-13PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA 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 · 2015-09-04PERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFULA 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 · 2010-11-12BP_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 ↗
- Inspection · 2011-02-23PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-04-29PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-01-25PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2011-03-08Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record27 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $410K
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationPERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFUL
- PermitZoning
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $285K
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitNew construction
- PermitNew construction
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- CONST FOUNDATION
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- TOTAL DEMOL
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
- L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
- InspectionBP_BLDG
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$4,036/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $288,300 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.
OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $388,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0213870102026 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.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,225 sqft
livable area
Lot
539 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
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2011
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1200 block of S American St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1226 S American St · 1230 S American St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 27 dated rows
- Recorded transfer$410K transfer
2020
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 683839 · COMPLETED
INSTALL WASHING MACHINE DRAIN. REPLACE SHOWER PAN & TRAP. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- ViolationPERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFUL
Case 538617 · Violation 3701387 · Code A-302.2/1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- PermitZoning
Permit 538615 · COMPLETED
ROOF TOP DECK 14.6 X 23' =/- 5FT SET BACK. 42" BLACK STEEL POWDER COATED RAILS, PILOT HOUSE; 4FTW X 11.6L WITH 8FT SLOPE AT DOOR.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 538617 · EXPIRED
ROOF TOP DECK 14.6 X 23' =/- 5FT SET BACK. 42" BLACK STEEL POWDER COATED RAILS, PILOT HOUSE; 4FTW X 11.6L WITH 8FT SLOPE AT DOOR.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 250123 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- Recorded transfer$285K transfer
2012
- PermitSuppression
Permit 356046 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 13D, 1 1/4"
- PermitMechanical
Permit 353512 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) HEAT PUMP SYSTEM....(10)SUPPLY OULETS, (3)RETURN OUTLETS
- PermitElectrical
Permit 353732 · COMPLETED
200AMP SERVICE THRU-OUT AS PER 2008 NEC
- PermitElectrical
Permit 352992 · COMPLETED
200 AMP SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DIST)
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 348735 · Violation 2143653 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 352069 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (PLUMBING) - (10) FIXTURES TOTAL
- PermitNew construction
Permit 348735 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH BASEMENT. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIRED.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 330221 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF FOUNDATIONS ONLY FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UPPER FLOORS. LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO BE LISTED ON PERMIT PRIOR TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 250123 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 313499 · COMPLETED
LEGALIZE COMPLETE DEMO OF EXISTING BLDG WITH CELLAR. NEW 3 STORY MASONRY BLDG
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 14512 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 313499 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR (NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-FIVE FEET (35'-0") IN HEIGHT) FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 250123 · FAILED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 250123 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationPERMB- CONST FOUNDATION
Case 250123 · Violation 2067097 · Code A-301.1/15 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 250123 · Violation 2067098 · 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 250123 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- TOTAL DEMOL
Case 250123 · Violation 2067099 · Code A-301.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER
Case 250123 · Violation 2067101 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
Case 250123 · Violation 2067100 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 250123 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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 27, 2026, 7:11 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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