2026 assessment
$599K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1517 Palethorp St
3 bd2 ba2,076 sqftRSA5built 2020
Property at a glanceHouse
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19122 area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia
1500 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 · 2019$163K 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$163K 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$599K 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$599K 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$599K 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$599K 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$599K 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$599K 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$698K 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 $630KA 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 · 2016-09-07UseThis 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 · 2019-04-17Zoning/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 · 2019-09-25Major 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 · 2019-11-22New 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 · 2020-02-14New 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 · 2020-06-30New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2020-08-04New 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 · 2020-08-05New 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 · 2020-08-08New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2019-07-06UNSAFE STRUCTUREA 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 · 2019-07-06ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2019-07-06EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7A 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 · 2019-07-06CSUINITIALA 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 · 2019-07-24WORKMANLIKE- 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-07-24PERMB- PARTIAL 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2019-07-24BP_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 · 2019-12-10STOP 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2019-12-10BP_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 · 2020-02-01WORKMANLIKE- 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-02-01PERMB- NO NEED BUT MUST COMPLYA 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 · 2020-02-01BP_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 · 2019-09-05BP_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 · 2019-10-21BP_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 · 2019-10-31CSUINITIALA 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 · 2020-01-09BP_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 · 2022-08-10L&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 ↗
- License · 2025-11-20James Preston: 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2019-04-10Zoning 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 19122 (Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseJames Preston: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationPERMB- NO NEED BUT MUST COMPLY
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $630K
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitNew Construction
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationPERMB- PARTIAL DEMOL
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitUse
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · active rental license · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
Verify the public record
Property tax
$1,676/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $119,700 × 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 $698,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 1820922802026 OPA taxes $119,700 of $598,500 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.
$119,700 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$6,702/year
$598,500 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: ($598,500 assessed − $478,800 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,676/year
Full-assessment scenario: $598,500 × 1.3998% ≈ $8,378/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
2
Interior
2,076 sqft
livable area
Lot
783 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
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted · 2019
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1500 block of Palethorp St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1515 Palethorp St · 1519 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.
James PrestonActive
Rental · Initial issue date Nov 20, 2025 · Filed expiration Nov 19, 2026
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 29 dated rows
- License issue eventJames Preston: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 0994032 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 723144 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2020-006195 · Completed
new plumbing piping and fixtures installed PPC 2018
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2020-004946 · Completed
200amp service, recess lights, switches, outlets, GFCI's smoke and carbon detectors, all cable and phone wiring AS PER 2014 NEC
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2020-002614 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2020-004446 · Completed
For Exterior Plumbing to include CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, 1" WATER SERVICE as per 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1043968 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH ONE AND HALF INCH (1-1/2") BACKFLOW PREVENTER, AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 723144 · Violation 229314973 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- NO NEED BUT MUST COMPLY
Case 723144 · Violation 229314974 · Code A-301.2/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 723144 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 718627 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- Recorded transfer$630K transfer
2020
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER
Case 718627 · Violation 5265319 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 718627 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1024984 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTSCHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR ND ROOF DECK (W/ ACCESS STRUCTUE ABOVE FOURTH STORY); REAR BALCON ON SECOND FLOOR; ONE CAR GARAGE ACCESSIBLE FROM SHARED DRIVE AISLE IN REAR. UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT WITH SPECIAL INSPECIONS.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 694278 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 697108 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 1004081 · COMPLETED
FOR COMPLIANCE OF CASE VIOLATION #694278 TO REMOVE THE REMAINING BEARING WALL STRUCTURE IDENTIFIED TO BE UNSTABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLAN AND ENGINEER'S STATEMENT. (IEBC 2018) **SEPARATE PERMITS REQ'D FOR ALL WORKSCOPE THAT DOES NOT ADDRESS CASE VIOLATION #694278.**
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 697108 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 697108 · Violation 5172705 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- PARTIAL DEMOL
Case 697108 · Violation 5172706 · Code A-301.1/6 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 697108 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case 694278 · Violation 5098974 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 694278 · Violation 5098973 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
Case 694278 · Violation 5098975 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 694278 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 928288 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK, A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND A DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (HOUSEHOLD LIVING) WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING (INTERIOR).
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 36229 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 928288 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK, A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND A DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (HOUSEHOLD LIVING) WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-S
- PermitUse
Permit 715111 · COMPLETED
FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE SEVENTEEN (17) LOTS (LOT 1 THROUGH LOT 17) FROM ONE (1) EXISTING LOT (171 79 JEFFERSON ST) AND TO CREATE AN EASEMENT AT THE REAR OF LOT 1 THROUGH LOT 17. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. ON LOTS 1- 8 AND 10-17: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND A DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR REAR (LOCATED OVER THE EASEMENT). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) INTERIOR ACCESSORY PARKING SPACE. PARKING ACCESSED BY THE SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT. ON LOT 9: VACANT LOT. USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. PROVISO: REVISED PLANS CONSISTING OF 1 PAGE STAMPED TODAY (3/30/16) BY THE ZBA
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, 2:36 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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