2026 assessment
$558K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1309 Palethorp St
2 bd2 stories3,100 sqftRSA5built 1920
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19122 area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia
1300 block of Palethorp 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 · 2023$490K 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$490K 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$558K 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$558K 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$500K 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 · 2007Deed / sale $3KA 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 · 2009Deed / sale $145KA 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 · 2021-03-23New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2021-06-11Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-06-17Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-06-29AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-08-12Lot Line RelocationThis 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 · 2021-09-29Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2022-01-21Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2022-02-14Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2024-08-28Parking OnlyThis 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 ↗
- License · 2009-01-16MICHAEL E WILLIAMS (3 SONS TOWING): Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 · 2012-12-22MICHAEL E WILLIAMS (3 SONS TOWING): Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2024-10-21ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 19122 (Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleAppealPermitLicense
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- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitParking Only
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitLot Line Relocation
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- LicenseMICHAEL E WILLIAMS (3 SONS TOWING): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseMICHAEL E WILLIAMS (3 SONS TOWING): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $145K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $3K
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record · latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$7,811/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $558,000 × 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 $500,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 1820000092026 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.
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
2
Stories
2
Interior
3,100 sqft
livable area
Lot
3,020 sqft
Basement
Partial, unfinished
city code G
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
Completed · Denied · 2024
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1300 block of Palethorp St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1307 Palethorp St · 1317 Palethorp St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 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 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
MICHAEL E WILLIAMS (3 SONS TOWING)Inactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Jan 16, 2009 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
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.
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- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2023-008544 · Completed · Denied
Related permit ZP-2023-008544 · PERMIT FOR ONE SURFACE PARKING SPACE ACCESSORY FOR SINGLE FAMLY
- PermitParking Only
Permit ZP-2023-008544 · Cancelled
FOR THE CREATION OF ONE (1) SURFACE PARKING SPACE ACCESSORY FOR AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2021-007814 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE FIREPLACES, CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK. APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT THE DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-014862 · Completed
Relocate 400 amp service to side of residence. New EMT piping with (2) New 200 amp outdoor rated disconnects. 400 A RATED Meter socket and (2) existing 200 amp indoor panels in there current locations. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2014 NEC.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-006868 · Completed
Electrical wiring for new lighting and receptacle loads in 1st floor and 2nd floor rooms as per 2014 nec
- PermitLot Line Relocation
Permit ZP-2021-008515 · Issued
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOTLINES FROM TWO (2) LOTS [1309-13 PALETHORP & 1315 PALETHORP] TO ONE (1) LOT [LOT 1]. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-010663 · Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain. Replacing stack, kitchen sink drain line, 12x12 area drain. Interior rough plumbing to include 2 kitchen sinks, 2.5 bathrooms. New pex & PVC throughout for new work
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2021-003795 · Completed
Install hydronic-type radiant floor on the first floor. Clean and repipe the existing boiler. Install a new 2 stage h/p condenser with new air handler refrigerant lines and drain line. New ductwork with 7 supply registers and 2 return grills. See RP-07408
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2021-007408 · Completed
The renovation of an existing 2-story single family residence including new partitions, kitchens, baths, removing a portion of the existing rear roof to create a courtyard, and new roof deck on existing one-story roof.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-002158 · Issued
APPLICATION IS FOR ROOF DECK ON THE TOP OF ONE-STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. DEMOLITION OF REAR PART OF EXISTING ROOF TO CREATE OPEN COURT YARD (SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPROVED PLAN)
- License terminal eventMICHAEL E WILLIAMS (3 SONS TOWING): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 464661 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventMICHAEL E WILLIAMS (3 SONS TOWING): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 464661 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$145K transfer
2009
- Recorded transfer$3K transfer
2007
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 25, 2026, 9:20 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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