House report

1505 S Bambrey St

3 bd3 ba1,479 sqftRSA5built 2022

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$450K OPA value, not a listing price
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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.

$0$250K$500KZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$377K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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.

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Every dated record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $480K
  2. PermitNew Construction
  3. PermitNew Construction
  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  5. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  6. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  7. PermitNew Construction
  8. PermitMinor Demolition
  9. PermitNew Construction
  10. PermitAlterations
  11. PermitFull Demolition
  12. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  13. Land buyLand record $303K
  14. TeardownDemolished
  15. LicenseDELL FOSTER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  24. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  29. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  30. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  31. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. LicenseDELL FOSTER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  36. InspectionL_INITIAL

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,260/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $90,000 × 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 $377,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 364202100
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $90,000 of $450,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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.”

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$1,260/year

$90,000 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$5,039/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$6,299/year

$450,000 scenario basis

The assessment roll does not identify
  • Legal basis or program
  • Approval or expiration date
  • Treatment after a sale
  • Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math 2026: ($450,000 assessed − $360,000 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,260/year Full-assessment scenario: $450,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,299/year

Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Interior
1,479 sqft livable area
Lot
616 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Quality grade
S+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1500 block of S Bambrey St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1507 S Bambrey St  ·  1509 S Bambrey St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

DELL FOSTERInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date May 11, 2005 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2018

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 35 dated rows
  1. Recorded transfer$480K transfer

    2022

  2. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2021-002926 · Completed

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ******************NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBIMG, MECH., OR ELECTRICAL WORK.*****************************************************

  3. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2021-013567 · Completed

    Install a 200 AMP electrical service. Wire throughout a new single family: switches, lights, receptacles, TV's, phones, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per 2014 NEC.

  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-007724 · Completed

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ******************NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBIMG, MECH., OR ELECTRICAL WORK.*****************************************************

  5. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-007725 · Completed

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ******************NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBIMG, MECH., OR ELECTRICAL WORK.*****************************************************

  6. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-007723 · Completed

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ******************NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBIMG, MECH., OR ELECTRICAL WORK.*****************************************************

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2021-002041 · Completed

    For the installation of a Residential Fire Sprinkler System (RFSS) in accordance with NFPA 13D and L&I Code Bulletin No. 1001-R1 (using a new one (1) inch combined fire/domestic service line as per PWD Utility Plan dated 01/27/2021), throughout a three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as Group R-3 (SFD), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see RP-2021-004643 for new construction permit.

  8. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2021-000657 · Completed

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND AND WITH HAND-HELD TOOLS ONLY. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS TO BE TREATED

  9. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2021-004643 · Completed

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ******************NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBIMG, MECH., OR ELECTRICAL WORK.*****************************************************

  10. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-007258 · Completed

    Sealing of lateral

  11. PermitFull Demolition

    Permit ZP-2021-002755 · Issued

    FOR A COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON LOT.

  12. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-000102 · Completed

    For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown on application/plan.

  13. Land recordLand record

    2021

  14. License terminal eventDELL FOSTER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 317927 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 611005 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 611005 · 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.

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 611005 · Violation 4530619 · Code 9-3905 · 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 611005 · 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. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 473598 · NONE

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 473598 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 473598 · 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.

  22. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 473598 · Violation 3799640 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 473598 · Violation 3799641 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 473598 · 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.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 338558 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 338558 · 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.

  27. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 338558 · Violation 2543391 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 338558 · Violation 2543389 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 338558 · Violation 2543390 · Code PM-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 338562 · Violation 2503793 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 338558 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 338562 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 338562 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  34. License issue eventDELL FOSTER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 317927 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  35. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 19525 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 12:04 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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