House report

2634 Emerald St

4 bd2 ba2,417 sqftRSA5built 2016

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$565K 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$500K$1.0MZIP 19125 (Fishtown · East Kensington) median$433K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19125 (Fishtown · East Kensington) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $325K
  2. PermitSuppression
  3. PermitMechanical
  4. L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
  5. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE
  6. PermitPlumbing
  7. PermitElectrical
  8. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  9. L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
  10. PermitNew construction
  11. PermitZoning/use
  12. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  13. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  14. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  15. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  16. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  17. L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
  18. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  19. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  20. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
  21. L&I violationROOF FIRE DAMAGED ID
  22. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  23. L&I violationUNFIT PROP STANDARD
  24. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED ID
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. L&I violationROOF FIRE DAMAGED
  27. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED
  28. L&I violationWALL FIRE DAMAGED
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  31. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  32. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $21K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$4,745/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $339,000 × 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 $432,500. 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 311074500
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $339,000 of $565,000 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 $21,490.44 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1988$626.99 total · $0.00 principal · $580.74 interest · $46.25 penalty1989$845.78 total · $0.00 principal · $807.70 interest · $38.08 penalty1990$870.22 total · $0.00 principal · $841.85 interest · $28.37 penalty1991$761.81 total · $0.00 principal · $736.26 interest · $25.55 penalty1992$739.92 total · $0.00 principal · $714.37 interest · $25.55 penalty1993$777.85 total · $0.00 principal · $750.18 interest · $27.67 penalty1994$754.13 total · $0.00 principal · $726.46 interest · $27.67 penalty1995$730.41 total · $0.00 principal · $702.74 interest · $27.67 penalty1996$706.69 total · $0.00 principal · $679.02 interest · $27.67 penalty1997$682.97 total · $0.00 principal · $655.30 interest · $27.67 penalty1998$1,071.09 total · $317.25 principal · $641.13 interest · $27.67 penalty1999$1,117.07 total · $395.35 principal · $610.82 interest · $27.67 penalty2000$1,153.36 total · $395.35 principal · $575.24 interest · $27.67 penalty2001$1,175.07 total · $447.05 principal · $610.22 interest · $31.29 penalty2002$1,132.43 total · $447.05 principal · $569.99 interest · $31.29 penalty2003$1,089.78 total · $447.05 principal · $529.75 interest · $31.29 penalty2004$1,047.13 total · $447.05 principal · $489.52 interest · $31.29 penalty2005$1,004.48 total · $447.05 principal · $449.28 interest · $31.29 penalty2006$961.83 total · $447.05 principal · $409.05 interest · $31.29 penalty2007$919.18 total · $447.05 principal · $368.81 interest · $31.29 penalty2008$876.54 total · $447.05 principal · $328.58 interest · $31.29 penalty2009$833.88 total · $447.05 principal · $288.34 interest · $31.29 penalty2010$791.24 total · $447.05 principal · $248.11 interest · $31.29 penalty2011$820.59 total · $491.30 principal · $228.45 interest · $34.39 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.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$4,745/year

$339,000 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$3,164/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$7,909/year

$565,000 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: ($565,000 assessed − $226,000 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $4,745/year Full-assessment scenario: $565,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,909/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
Bathrooms
2
Interior
2,417 sqft livable area
Lot
1,044 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code 1
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Block context

2600 block of Emerald St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2632 Emerald St  ·  2636 Emerald 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 34 dated rows
  1. Recorded transfer$325K transfer

    2016

  2. PermitSuppression

    Permit 645006 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLTION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D, WITH A 1-1/2" INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  3. PermitMechanical

    Permit 644041 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 90,000 BTU WARM AIR HEAT WITH DUCT WORK AND 2 1/2 TON A/C

  4. ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT

    Case 566162 · Violation 3763970 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE

    Case 566162 · Violation 3763969 · Code A-104.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  6. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 626010 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE STACK WASTE AND WATER LINE AND SET FIXTURES 3WC,2 BT,3 LAVS,1 KS NA D1 LAUNDRY (SFD)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  7. PermitElectrical

    Permit 622722 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE. TOTAL WIRE AS PER 2008 NEC. (EAST DISTRICT)

  8. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 566162 · Violation 3763967 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT

    Case 566162 · Violation 3763968 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED

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

  10. PermitNew construction

    Permit 566162 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK & PILOTHOUSE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.

  11. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 561547 · COMPLETED

    NEW ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STAIR ENCLOSURE AND ROOF DECKS AS SHOWN IN THE SUBMITTED PLAN/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  12. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 267680 · Violation 1993239 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 267680 · Violation 1993238 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 238575 · Violation 1711228 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 238575 · Violation 1711229 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 230556 · Violation 1638501 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT

    Case 230556 · Violation 1638502 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 230556 · Violation 1638503 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 147337 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU

    Case 147337 · Violation 842101 · Code PM-307.1/19 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationROOF FIRE DAMAGED ID

    Case 147337 · Violation 842099 · Code PM-308.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 147337 · Violation 842098 · Code PM-308.1/11 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationUNFIT PROP STANDARD

    Case 147337 · Violation 842102 · Code PM-307.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED ID

    Case 147337 · Violation 842100 · Code PM-308.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 147337 · FAILED

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

  26. ViolationROOF FIRE DAMAGED

    Case 117574 · Violation 603353 · Code PM-307.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED

    Case 117574 · Violation 603374 · Code PM-307.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationWALL FIRE DAMAGED

    Case 117574 · Violation 603361 · Code PM-307.1/13 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 117574 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 115353 · Violation 587901 · 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.

  31. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 115353 · Violation 587902 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 115353 · Violation 587903 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 115353 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 115353 · 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 25, 2026, 11:51 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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