2026 assessment
$539K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1631 Emerson St
4 bd2 stories2,520 sqftRSA3built 2015
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19152 area
Rhawnhurst
1600 block of Emerson 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 · 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$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 · 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$450K 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$450K 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$539K 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$539K 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$567K 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 · 2016Deed / sale $400KA 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 · 2015-04-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-05-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-06-10ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-12-17Zoning/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 · 2016-07-27MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-07-27PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFOA 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 · 2016-07-27PERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYSA 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 · 2016-07-27BP_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 · 2015-04-28SWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICEA 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 · 2015-04-28PERM - 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-04-28LISTED CONDIT DOES NOT 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-06-12UNSAFE 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 · 2023-06-12FOUNDATION DEFICIENCIESA 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 · 2023-06-12L&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 · 2015-06-02PERM - 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-06-02WORKMANLIKE- 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 · 2015-06-02PERM - 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 · 2015-04-23BP_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 · 2015-05-06BP_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 · 2016-07-28BP_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 · 2023-06-26L&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 record25 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMechanical
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $400K
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitDemolition
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$4,026/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $287,627 × 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 $567,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 5620821402026 OPA taxes $287,627 of $539,300 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.
$287,627 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$3,523/year
$539,300 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: ($539,300 assessed − $251,673 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $4,026/year
Full-assessment scenario: $539,300 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,549/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
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
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: 1629 Emerson St · 1633 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 25 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-054838 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case CF-2023-054838 · Violation VI-2023-041087 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES
Case CF-2023-054838 · Violation VI-2023-041088 · Code PM15-304.1(F) · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-054838 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 546537 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 710597 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)
- ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
Case 546537 · Violation 4023815 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
Case 546537 · Violation 4023814 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 546537 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$400K transfer
2016
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 651734 · 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 654402 · 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.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 616466 · COMPLETED
NEW WIRING THRU-OUT WITH 200A UNDERGROUND SERVICE AS PER CODE
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 567954 · Violation 3580388 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 567954 · Violation 3580387 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 611561 · Violation 3580402 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 611561 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE PLUMBING SYSTEM FOR 3 PIECE 2 PIECE BATHROOMS KITCHEN WASHER NEW 5X4 CURB TRAP WITH FAI HOUSE DRAIN 6" CURB TRAP AND STORM DRAIN TO BACK YARD AND 3/4" WATER SERVICE
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 476873 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
Case 476873 · Violation 3536154 · Code A-504.1/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 476873 · Violation 3536152 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY
Case 476873 · Violation 3536153 · Code A-501.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 476873 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 604043 · COMPLETED
INTSALL 2 FULL BATHS - 1 POWDER ROOM - KITCHEN SINK - PIPING FOR WASHER (EAST DISTRICT)
- PermitNew construction
Permit 567954 · 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 555157 · 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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