2026 assessment
$917K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1836-38 Sepviva St
Research this property with Analyst →3 bd3,836 sqftRSA5built 1915
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19125 area
Fishtown · East Kensington
1800 block of Sepviva 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$438K 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$438K 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$438K 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$529K 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$570K 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$570K 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$570K 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$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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$917K 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$917K 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$947K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2012-08-13ZoningThis 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 · 2012-08-13ZoningThis 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 · 2012-08-15UseThis 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 · 2012-12-05ZoningThis 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 · 2013-02-20Major 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 · 2013-05-22ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-06-13PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-08-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-09-06MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-08-30PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-03-03NON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-03-03EXT ADDRESS NUMBERSA 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 · 2015-03-03DRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROPA 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 · 2015-03-03PERM Z- NEW USEA 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 · 2015-03-03HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2015-03-19HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2008-02-29Zoning 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2012-11-27Zoning 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 19125 (Fishtown · East Kensington) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record18 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
- L&I violationEXT ADDRESS NUMBERS
- L&I violationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitUse
- PermitZoning
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
Flags: 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$12,833/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $916,800 × 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 $947,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 1814765002026 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
3
Interior
3,836 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,941 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
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
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
CLOSED · Granted · 2012
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1800 block of Sepviva St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1834 Sepviva St · 1832 Sepviva St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 31, 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 18 dated rows
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 718552 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 5"LATERAL,CURB TRAP & FAI-PA1#20162293058-SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 470173 · 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.
- ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
Case 470173 · Violation 3485189 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED
The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT ADDRESS NUMBERS
Case 470173 · Violation 3485191 · Code FC-505.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP
Case 470173 · Violation 3485192 · Code PM-302.4/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 470173 · Violation 3485190 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 470173 · 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.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 493347 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 2 LENNOX HEAT PUMP UNITS INCLUDING DUCTWORK (600 CFM, 18,000 BTU & 1200 CFM, 36,000 BTU) - SFD
- PermitElectrical
Permit 488878 · COMPLETED
TOTAL WIRING OF SFD, ALL RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, LIGHTING, WIRING OF A/C UNIT, HEATERS, DISHWASHER, GARBAGE DISPOSAL, 120V BATTERY BACK UP SMOKE DETECTORS, 200A SERVICE, PHONE AND CABLE AS PER 2008 NEC(SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 477407 · COMPLETED
REROUGH HOUSE, INSTALLING 4-TOILETS, 4-LAVS, 2-TUBS, 1-LAUNDRY BOX, 2-KITCHENS SINK, 1-SHOWER, 2-LAUNDRY TUBS & RAINLEADER (2FD)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 471708 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF A 4.0KW ROOF-TOP SOLAR SYSTEM USING MICRO-INVERTERS.PER STREAMLINED STANDARDS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 444980 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND AN ADDITION ROOF DECK TO AN EXISTING THREE STORY MASONRY AND WOOD FRAMED STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS THE OWNERS PRIMARY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. RENOVATIONS INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR WALL AT REAR PROPERTY LINE, INSTALLATION OF ROOF DECK, DETACHED ACCESSORY GARDEN SHED; SKYLIGHTS, INTERIOR PARTITIONS, FINISHES AND FIXTURES, EXTERIOR ENVELOPE UPGRADES AND NEW MECHANICAL HVAC SYSTEM. ZONING PERMITS ATTACHED. ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUIRED.
- PermitZoning
Permit 421082 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND AN ADDITION(ROOF DECK AND STAIR ENCLOSURE) TO AN EXISTING 3 STORY MASONRY AND WOOD FRAMED STRUCTURE, WORK INCLUDES PARTIAL DEMOLITION, RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS AT REAR OF PROPERTY LINE, INSTALLATION OF ROOF DECK, STAIR ENCLOSURE, DETACHED ACCESSORY GARDEN SHED, SKYLIGHTS, INTERIOR PARTITIONS, FINISHES AND FIXTURES, EXTERIOR ENVELOPE UPGRADES, AND A NEW MECHANICAL (HVAC) SYSTEM
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 19004 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 421082 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF TOP SUN DECK WITH AN ACCESSORY PILOT HOUSE AND A REAR YARD ACCESSORY STORAGE SHED (SIZE AND LOCATION TO BE AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION), AS PART OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitUse
Permit 422059 · COMPLETED
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ACCESSORY PARKING.
- PermitZoning
Permit 421592 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES FROM TWO (2) LOTS INTO ONE (1) LOT.
- PermitZoning
Permit 418902 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES FROM TWO (2) LOTS INTO ONE (1) LOT.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 4521 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 117847 · PERMIT FOR THE CREATION OF TWO OFF-STREET PRIVATE OPEN AIR PARKING SPACES 8'6" X 18' EACH AS THE MAIN USE. NOTE: THE LOT THAT IS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR PARKING IS OWNED BY ADJACENT OWNER AND WILL BE USED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVEL
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 Aug 1, 2026, 12:30 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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