House report

1917 S Bonsall St

3 bd2 ba2 stories896 sqftRM1built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$255K 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 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) median$247K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $255K
  2. PermitNew Construction
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. PermitElectrical
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  8. L&I violationLARGE VACANT PROP-OPENINGS
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. InspectionVAC INSP
  11. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  12. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  13. InspectionVAC INSP
  14. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. PermitPlumbing
  17. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  18. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL
  22. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  23. L&I violationVACANT PROP-BLIGHTED COND
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI
  28. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  29. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  30. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
  31. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  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. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  36. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  37. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  38. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $21K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$2,175/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $155,400 × 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 $246,800. 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 482271900
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $20,996.04 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1997$1,818.96 total · $544.36 principal · $939.02 interest · $38.11 penalty1998$1,761.15 total · $544.36 principal · $890.03 interest · $38.11 penalty1999$1,703.33 total · $544.36 principal · $841.03 interest · $38.11 penalty2000$929.72 total · $304.12 principal · $442.49 interest · $21.29 penalty2001$897.43 total · $304.12 principal · $415.12 interest · $21.29 penalty2002$865.13 total · $304.12 principal · $387.75 interest · $21.29 penalty2003$832.83 total · $304.12 principal · $360.38 interest · $21.29 penalty2004$800.54 total · $304.12 principal · $333.01 interest · $21.29 penalty2005$768.24 total · $304.12 principal · $305.64 interest · $21.29 penalty2006$735.94 total · $304.12 principal · $278.27 interest · $21.29 penalty2007$1,050.46 total · $459.22 principal · $378.85 interest · $32.15 penalty2008$1,072.95 total · $492.67 principal · $362.12 interest · $34.49 penalty2009$1,020.63 total · $492.67 principal · $317.78 interest · $34.49 penalty2010$968.31 total · $492.67 principal · $273.44 interest · $34.49 penalty2011$1,004.29 total · $541.43 principal · $251.76 interest · $37.90 penalty2012$982.36 total · $562.29 principal · $210.86 interest · $39.36 penalty2013$954.99 total · $582.51 principal · $166.02 interest · $40.78 penalty2014$1,155.81 total · $705.78 principal · $137.62 interest · $49.40 penalty2015$1,080.86 total · $705.78 principal · $74.10 interest · $49.40 penalty2016$592.11 total · $460.39 principal · $6.90 interest · $4.60 penalty

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
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
896 sqft livable area
Lot
756 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
D- assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1 city zoning code

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

Block context

1900 block of S Bonsall St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1915 S Bonsall St  ·  1919 S Bonsall St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 39 dated rows
  1. Recorded transfer$255K transfer

    2021

  2. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 936431 · Completed

    SFD) HEAT PUMP AND DUCTWORK INSTALLATION.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit 935236 · Completed

    INSTALL 1 KITCHEN SINK 1 DISPOSAL 2 TOILETS 2 LAVS 1 BATHTUBS 1 WASHER

  4. PermitElectrical

    Permit 934493 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE, METER, PANEL AND REWIRE THROUGHOUT PER 2008 NEC.

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 925018 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT STADARD ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.

  6. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 616125 · 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.

  7. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 616125 · Violation 4539067 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  8. ViolationLARGE VACANT PROP-OPENINGS

    Case 616125 · Violation 4539068 · Code PM15-902.1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 616125 · 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.

  10. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 602353 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 602353 · Violation 4439688 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 602353 · Violation 4439687 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 602353 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  14. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 311149 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 539270 · 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. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 730186 · EXPIRED

    WATER DRAINS FOR 2 WC 2 LAV 1 TUB 1 KS 1WM AND 1HWH.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  17. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 518410 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 518410 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 518410 · 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.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 518410 · 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.

  21. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL

    Case 518410 · Violation 3952891 · Code PM15-901.1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  22. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 518410 · Violation 3952890 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  23. ViolationVACANT PROP-BLIGHTED COND

    Case 518410 · Violation 3952892 · Code PM15-901.2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 518410 · 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 311149 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 311149 · 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.

  27. ViolationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI

    Case 311149 · Violation 2394305 · Code PM-304.5/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 311149 · Violation 2394303 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    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 the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  29. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 311149 · Violation 2394307 · Code PM-306.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  30. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)

    Case 311149 · Violation 2394306 · Code PM-304.8/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  31. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 311149 · Violation 2394304 · Code PM-304.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 311149 · 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 238733 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 238733 · 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.

  35. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 238733 · Violation 1762507 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 238733 · Violation 1762508 · 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.

  37. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 238733 · Violation 1762509 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 238733 · Violation 1762506 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 238733 · 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.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 8:12 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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