2026 assessment
$534K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1629 Emerson St
4 bd2 stories2,520 sqftRSA3built 2015
Property at a glanceHouse
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19152 area
Rhawnhurst
1600 block of Emerson St
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Open City history ↗1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2023-029457
IN VIOLATIONZoning Required For Construction
- Zoning Required For Construction
A-301.1/64
OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.
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$70K 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$70K 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$395K 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$395K 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$408K 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$408K 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$408K 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$408K 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$408K 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$534K 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$534K 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$393K 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 · 2017Deed / sale $422KA 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 · 2014-08-14Zoning/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 · 2014-10-20New 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 · 2015-12-17Zoning/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 · 2015-12-17DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2016-08-15PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-09-16MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-09-16MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-11-23ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-04-13ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTIONA 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 · 2023-04-13L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-04-10INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 · 2015-04-10PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2023-06-28L&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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19152 (Rhawnhurst) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record14 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $422K
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitDemolition
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · 1 L&I violation row marked OPEN. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$1,494/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $106,720 × 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 $393,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 5620821352026 OPA taxes $106,720 of $533,600 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.
$106,720 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$5,975/year
$533,600 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: ($533,600 assessed − $426,880 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,494/year
Full-assessment scenario: $533,600 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,469/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
4
Stories
2
Interior
2,520 sqft
livable area
Lot
3,848 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Other
city code E
Central air
Yes
Garage
2 spaces
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
B-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1600 block of Emerson St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1627 Emerson St · 1631 Emerson St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 27, 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 14 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-029457 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Case CF-2023-029457 · Violation VI-2023-023234 · Code A-301.1/64 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-029457 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$422K transfer
2017
- PermitElectrical
Permit 739008 · COMPLETED
WIRING THROUGHOUT WITH 200AMP PANEL SERVICE AND GROUND, WIRING OF SWITCHES, LIGHTS, OUTLETS, AND SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 712806 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DIRECT-VENT SEALED GAS FIREPLACE IN AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. APPLIANCE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL EXHAUST TERMINATIONS SHALL BE LOCATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 804 OF THE 2009 IMC.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 720857 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) HEAT PUMP WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 714871 · COMPLETED
NEW 5 AND 6" CURB TRAP TYING INTO EXISTING LATERAL FOR STORM, NEW 3/4" WATER SERVICE. COMPLETE PLUMBING SYSTEM FOR BASEMENT BATHROOM, 1ST FLOOR: KS, POWDER ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY-PA1#20162280929-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 651733 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE ON THE LOT. THE STRUCTURE CURRENTLY SPANS 8244 SUMMERDALE ST, 1627 EMERSON ST, 1629 EMERSON ST AND 1631 EMERSON ST. THE PORTION OF THE STRUCTURE ON 8244 SUMMERDALE ST IS TO BE PARTIALLY DEMOLISHED (FRONT PORTION TO REMAIN); THE PORTION OF THE STRUCTURE ON 1627 EMERSON ST, 1629 EMERSON ST AND 1631 EMERSON ST TO BE COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. FOR USE AS VACANT LOT. SEE A/P NO 644965.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 654401 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE STRUCTURE (SPANNING 1619 EMERSON ST, 1621 EMERSON ST AND 1623 EMERSON STREET) AND FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF ONE STRUCTURE (SPANNING 1627 EMERSON ST, 1629 EMERSON ST, 1631 EMERSON ST AND 8244 SUMMERDALE AVE); THE ONLY PORTION OF THE BUILDING TO REMAIN IS ENTIRELY WITHIN 8244 SUMMERDALE AVE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. ERECTION OF A NEW MASONRY EXTERIOR WALL ON THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE STRUCTURE. NO OPENINGS PERMITTED ON WALL. SEE A/P NO 621783 FOR APPROVED PLANS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS.
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 567953 · Violation 3580325 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 567953 · Violation 3580324 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 567953 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH A CELLAR AND (1) INTERIOR PARKING SPACE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.(REVIEW, PLANS AND REPORTS SUBMITTED ON A/P #566718)
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 555156 · COMPLETED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SFD.
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 28, 2026, 4:58 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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