House report
1303 S 17th St
3 bd2 ba3 stories1,632 sqftRSA5built 1915
Owner-occupancy signal
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$326K 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$326K 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$326K 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$330K 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$355K 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$355K 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$355K 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$543K 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$543K 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$506K 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$506K 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$423K 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 · 2014Deed / sale $80KA 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 · 2015Deed / sale $355KA 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 · 2015-02-06ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-02-13Major 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 · 2015-04-27PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-04-28MechanicalThis 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 · 2024-10-07Wall Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2007-05-31ELEC-RECEPTABLE DEFECTIVE-RESA 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 · 2007-05-31INT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RESA 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 · 2007-05-31INT S-MAINT SANI/RODENTPROOFA 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 · 2007-05-31INT S-HANDRAIL REPAIRA 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 · 2007-05-31DRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLCA 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 · 2007-05-31DRAINAGE-MAIN DRAIN REPAIR-RESA 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 · 2007-05-31SD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancyHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-05-31PROSEC- EMERG IMMED RIA 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 · 2007-05-31HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2004-09-01L_INITIALA 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 · 2007-07-03HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-08-24HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2004-12-07AND ESTELLE BROWN ELVERSON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 2015-04-29AND ESTELLE BROWN ELVERSON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA 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 ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
- LicenseAND ESTELLE BROWN ELVERSON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $355K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $80K
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationELEC-RECEPTABLE DEFECTIVE-RES
- L&I violationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES
- L&I violationINT S-MAINT SANI/RODENTPROOF
- L&I violationINT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR
- L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
- L&I violationDRAINAGE-MAIN DRAIN REPAIR-RES
- L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
- L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- LicenseAND ESTELLE BROWN ELVERSON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionL_INITIAL
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Property tax
$7,077/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $505,600 × 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 $422,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3651897002026 OPA removes $0 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.
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1300 block of S 17th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1305 S 17th St · 1307 S 17th St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 24, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 24, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Rental · Initial issue date Dec 7, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015
A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.
Open every source row 21 dated rows
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2024-008994 · Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- License terminal eventAND ESTELLE BROWN ELVERSON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 228435 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 606037 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 110,000 BTU 92% GIBSON GAS FURNACE IN BASEMENT WITH AIR AND RELATED DUCT WORK
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 605865 · COMPLETED
2-3 PIECE BATHROOMS - 1 POWDER ROOM - 1 KITCHEN SINK - 1 WATER HEATHER - 3" STACK AND 4" MAIN DRAIN (ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH THE 2004 PPC)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 589922 · COMPLETED
CONTRACTOR TO BUILD ACCORDING TO EZ ALTERATION STANDARDS.SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL,MECHANICAL,PLUMBING AND FSS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 589003 · COMPLETED
NEW 100A SERVICE, 30 CIRCUIT PANEL, 25- 120V RECEPTACLES, 15- SWITCHES, 6- HI-HATS, 6- CEILING LIGHTS, CARBON/SMOKE COMBOS, KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CIRCUITS. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING
- Recorded transfer$355K transfer
2015
- Recorded transfer$80K transfer
2014
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 115155 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 115155 · 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.
- ViolationELEC-RECEPTABLE DEFECTIVE-RES
Case 115155 · Violation 616457 · Code PM-407.2/9 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES
Case 115155 · Violation 616456 · Code PM-405.3/13 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationINT S-MAINT SANI/RODENTPROOF
Case 115155 · Violation 616455 · Code PM-305.3/1 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationINT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR
Case 115155 · Violation 616454 · Code PM-305.2/3 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
Case 115155 · Violation 616453 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationDRAINAGE-MAIN DRAIN REPAIR-RES
Case 115155 · Violation 616452 · Code PM-405.3/8 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
Case 115155 · Violation 616459 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
Case 115155 · Violation 616458 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPEXCP
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 115155 · 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.
- License issue eventAND ESTELLE BROWN ELVERSON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 228435 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL_INITIAL
Case 31882 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
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 24, 2026, 11:00 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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