2026 assessment
$933K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
314 S American St
3 stories1,725 sqftRSA5built 1800
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19106 area
Old City · Society Hill
300 block of S American 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$579K 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$579K 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$579K 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$623K 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$689K 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$689K 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$689K 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$842K 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$842K 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$933K 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$933K 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$919K 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 · 2009Deed / sale $600KA 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 · 2010-06-24Major 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 · 2010-07-14PlumbingThis 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 · 2010-07-19ElectricalThis 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 · 2025-01-14Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This 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 · 2025-02-20Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2025-02-27Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2025-03-03Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-05-13AlterationsThis 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19106 (Old City · Society Hill) medianAssessmentDeed / salePermit
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- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $600K
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Property tax
$11,666/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $833,400 × 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 $919,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0510461002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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.
Stories
3
Interior
1,725 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,022 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
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
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
300 block of S American St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 312 S American St · 316 S American St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 23, 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 9 dated rows
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-004802 · Completed
FIXTURE REPLACEMENT OF 6 FIXTURES. 3 WATER CLOSETS/URINALS AND 3 LAVATORYS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2025-001090 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2025-001981 · Completed
EZ PERMIT STANDARDS 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. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR. All exterior work shall including placement of any exterior equipment and fixtures to be reviewed by PHC staff in individual mechanical and electrical permits(As per PHC conditions). Remove tile in existing bathrooms. New HVAC on 3rd floor. Upgrade switches, outlets and light fixtures. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing permits applied separately.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-001090 · Completed
1st Floor 3 Hall-Supply and replace switch 1 Supply 2 gang screwless plate 1 Supply 1 gang screwless plate 2 Replace customer supplied wall fixture 1 Replace customer supplied ceiling fixture 2 Supply and install 4" LED recessed fixture ( controlled with existing ceiling and wall fixtures) 2 Living Room- Supply and replace dimmer 1 Supply 2 gang screwless plate 1 Replace customer supplied ceiling fixture 4 Supply and replace 4" LED recessed fixture 4 Replace receptacle and plate 2 Dining Room- Supply and replace dimmer 1 Supply 2 gang screwless plate 2 Replace customer supplied wall fixture 1 Move and replace customer supplied ceiling fixture 3 Replace receptacle and plate 2 Kitchen-Supply and replace switch 3 Supply and replace dimmer 2 Supply 3 gang screwless plate 5 Replace GFI protected receptacle and plate 1 Replace customer supplied ceiling fixture 6 Supply and replace 4" LED recessed fixture 1 Supply and replace closet fixture ( 24" LED ) 1 Supply and replace switch/ receptacle combo in closet 1 Powder Room-Supply and replace switch 1 Supply and replace dimmer 1 Replace GFI protected receptacle and plate 1 Supply 3 gang screwless plate 2 Replace customer supplied wall fixture 2nd Floor 3 Stairs-Supply and replace switch 1 Supply 3 gang screwless plate 1 Replace customer supplied wall fixture 1 Supply and replace closet fixture (LED ), clean up wiring in closet 2 Hall-Supply and replace switch 1 Supply 2 gang screwless plate 1 Replace customer supplied ceiling fixture 1 Supply and replace surface fixture with 4" LED fixture 2 Front Room- Supply and replace dimmer 1 Supply 2 gang screwless plate 1 Replace customer supplied ceiling fixture 6 Supply and replace 4" LED recessed fixture 5 Replace receptacle and plate 2 Bathroom-Supply and replace combo switch 1 Replace GFI protected receptacle 2 Supply 1 gang screwless plate 2 Replace customer supplied wall fixture 1 Remove bas
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit GM-2024-011038 · Expired
EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Accepted. No exterior work. (As per PHC conditions) Floor tile removal in one full bath, Wall and floor tile removal in a second full bath, and wood floor removal in a powder room.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 291825 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 15 LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTALL 15 NEW RECESS LIGHTS WITH 4 SWITCHES, INSTALL GFI OUTLET IN POWDER RM. KITCHEN REMODEL TO INCLUDE 4 GFI OUTLETS, 120 VOLT OUTLETS FOR REFRIG,M/W,D/W, DISPOSAL AND GAS RANGE. INSTALL UNDER CABINET LIGHTS. PER NEC CODE 2008.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 291140 · COMPLETED
KIT RENOVATION, RELOCATE SOIL STACK, POWDER ROOM, FIXTURES SAME LOCATION
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 283133 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AS PER PLANS TO A SFD.
- Recorded transfer$600K transfer
2009
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
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 23, 2026, 6:50 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: unavailable. “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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