2026 assessment
$514K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1937 N 4th St
3 bd3 ba3 stories1,857 sqftRM1built 2020
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19122 area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia
1900 block of N 4th 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$5K 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$18K 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$18K 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$18K 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$18K 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$18K 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$18K 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$99K 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$99K 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$514K 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$514K 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$526K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2019Land record $25KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2021Deed / sale $440KA 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 · 2019-09-04Zoning/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 · 2019-09-04New 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 · 2020-06-18New 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 · 2020-08-04New 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 · 2020-11-03New 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 · 2020-12-27New 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 · 2026-06-29Roof Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2013-03-05EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAIA 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 · 2013-03-05CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19122 (Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationPermit
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Every dated record11 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $440K
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitNew Construction
- Land buyLand record $25K
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $9K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$1,439/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $102,780 × 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 $525,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 1833220102026 OPA taxes $102,780 of $513,900 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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 $8,500.35 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
1978$612.22 total · $150.12 principal · $430.09 interest · $10.51 penalty1979$588.22 total · $150.12 principal · $421.09 interest · $10.51 penalty1980$606.02 total · $156.23 principal · $428.85 interest · $10.94 penalty1981$651.27 total · $170.78 principal · $458.54 interest · $11.95 penalty1982$182.11 total · $46.58 principal · $122.27 interest · $3.26 penalty1983$189.98 total · $49.51 principal · $127.00 interest · $3.47 penalty1984$196.19 total · $52.08 principal · $130.46 interest · $3.65 penalty1985$194.95 total · $52.62 principal · $128.65 interest · $3.68 penalty1986$193.54 total · $53.12 principal · $126.70 interest · $3.72 penalty1987$190.35 total · $53.12 principal · $123.51 interest · $3.72 penalty1988$175.16 total · $49.52 principal · $112.17 interest · $3.47 penalty1989$170.87 total · $49.12 principal · $108.31 interest · $3.44 penalty1990$209.45 total · $52.10 principal · $111.75 interest · $3.65 penalty1991$215.59 total · $54.74 principal · $114.13 interest · $3.83 penalty1992$223.50 total · $54.74 principal · $110.84 interest · $3.83 penalty1993$219.63 total · $54.74 principal · $107.56 interest · $3.83 penalty1994$215.76 total · $54.74 principal · $104.28 interest · $3.83 penalty1995$211.88 total · $54.74 principal · $100.99 interest · $3.83 penalty1996$208.01 total · $54.74 principal · $97.71 interest · $3.83 penalty1997$204.14 total · $54.74 principal · $94.43 interest · $3.83 penalty1998$198.32 total · $54.74 principal · $89.50 interest · $3.83 penalty1999$192.51 total · $54.74 principal · $84.57 interest · $3.83 penalty2000$186.70 total · $54.74 principal · $79.65 interest · $3.83 penalty2001$180.88 total · $54.74 principal · $74.72 interest · $3.83 penalty2002$175.06 total · $54.74 principal · $69.79 interest · $3.83 penalty2003$169.26 total · $54.74 principal · $64.87 interest · $3.83 penalty2004$163.44 total · $54.74 principal · $59.94 interest · $3.83 penalty2005$157.62 total · $54.74 principal · $55.01 interest · $3.83 penalty2006$151.82 total · $54.74 principal · $50.09 interest · $3.83 penalty2007$146.00 total · $54.74 principal · $45.16 interest · $3.83 penalty2008$146.69 total · $57.79 principal · $42.47 interest · $4.05 penalty2009$140.55 total · $57.79 principal · $37.27 interest · $4.05 penalty2010$134.41 total · $57.79 principal · $32.07 interest · $4.05 penalty2011$138.63 total · $63.50 principal · $29.53 interest · $4.45 penalty2012$136.05 total · $65.95 principal · $24.73 interest · $4.62 penalty2013$132.83 total · $68.32 principal · $19.47 interest · $4.78 penalty2014$108.11 total · $72.43 principal · $14.12 interest · $5.07 penalty2015$100.42 total · $72.43 principal · $7.60 interest · $5.07 penalty2016$82.21 total · $75.66 principal · $1.14 interest · $0.76 penalty
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.
$102,780 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$5,755/year
$513,900 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: ($513,900 assessed − $411,120 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,439/year
Full-assessment scenario: $513,900 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,194/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
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,857 sqft
livable area
Lot
799 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
RM1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1900 block of N 4th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1935 N 4th St · 1939 N 4th 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.
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 11 dated rows
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2026-005583 · Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Recorded transfer$440K transfer
2021
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2020-006600 · Completed
HVAC system being installed: Install (1) One 92% EFF 60,000 BTU Gas furnace exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (back) install ductwork,(14) grilles, registers and diffusers, installing (1) One 2-Ton Coil & (1) One 2-Ton 13 SEER A/C condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (SFD) Residential Bldg. Permit #RF-1006540
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2020-003987 · Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2020-005528 · Completed
Install 200 amp service with grounding and bonding. Install wiring for devices, fixtures, CO/smoke, mechanical, coax, and CAT. Install fixtures and devices as per 2014 nec
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2020-000640 · Completed
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1" COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 1006539 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1006540 · Completed
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS.
- Land recordLand record
2019
- ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
Case 371577 · Violation 2731911 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 371577 · Violation 2731910 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
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 26, 2026, 4:21 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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