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4538 N 17th St

3 bd1 ba2 stories1,296 sqftRM1built 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$39K 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$100K$200KZIP 19140 (Hunting Park · Nicetown–Tioga) median$144K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19140 (Hunting Park · Nicetown–Tioga) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record57 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. PermitRoof Covering Replacement
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  6. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  7. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  9. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  19. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionVAC INSP
  26. InspectionVAC INSP
  27. InspectionVAC INSP
  28. Deed / saleDeed / sale $15K
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  31. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  32. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  33. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  34. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL
  35. InspectionVAC INSP
  36. InspectionVAC INSP
  37. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  38. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  39. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  40. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 12
  41. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  42. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  43. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  47. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  48. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  49. LicenseEDWIN SANTIAGO: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  53. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  54. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  55. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  56. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  57. LicenseEDWIN SANTIAGO: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $28K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$539/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $38,500 × 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 $144,000. 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 132150300
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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 $27,902.63 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1996$1,741.19 total · $320.55 principal · $572.17 interest · $22.44 penalty1997$1,929.31 total · $577.82 principal · $996.74 interest · $40.45 penalty1998$1,867.94 total · $577.82 principal · $944.73 interest · $40.45 penalty2000$1,824.21 total · $577.82 principal · $840.72 interest · $40.45 penalty2001$1,980.91 total · $681.21 principal · $929.85 interest · $47.68 penalty2002$2,093.72 total · $748.12 principal · $953.85 interest · $52.37 penalty2003$2,014.27 total · $748.12 principal · $886.52 interest · $52.37 penalty2004$1,422.08 total · $547.41 principal · $599.42 interest · $38.32 penalty2005$1,363.94 total · $547.41 principal · $550.15 interest · $38.32 penalty2006$1,305.80 total · $547.41 principal · $500.88 interest · $38.32 penalty2007$1,247.67 total · $547.41 principal · $451.62 interest · $38.32 penalty2008$1,280.19 total · $589.98 principal · $433.63 interest · $41.30 penalty2009$1,217.54 total · $589.98 principal · $380.53 interest · $41.30 penalty2010$1,154.88 total · $589.98 principal · $327.43 interest · $41.30 penalty2011$1,198.01 total · $648.38 principal · $301.49 interest · $45.39 penalty2012$1,171.76 total · $673.37 principal · $252.51 interest · $47.14 penalty2013$1,138.95 total · $697.57 principal · $198.81 interest · $48.83 penalty2014$854.49 total · $503.91 principal · $98.26 interest · $35.27 penalty2015$800.97 total · $503.91 principal · $52.91 interest · $35.27 penalty2016$294.80 total · $186.74 principal · $2.80 interest · $1.87 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
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,296 sqft livable area
Lot
992 sqft
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
Quality grade
C 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

4500 block of N 17th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4536 N 17th St  ·  4540 N 17th St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

EDWIN SANTIAGOInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 8, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 57 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-010693 · Completed

    Installation of a 5.7kWdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment In Accordance with attached EZ standard

  2. PermitRoof Covering Replacement

    Permit GM-2024-009890 · Expired

    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.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-090558 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-090558 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-090558 · Violation VI-2022-066646 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  6. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-090558 · Violation VI-2022-066642 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2022-090558 · Violation VI-2022-066643 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2022-090558 · Violation VI-2022-066644 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2022-090558 · Violation VI-2022-066645 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 640445 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-075779 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 717600 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-075779 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-075779 · Violation VI-2020-044652 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-075779 · Violation VI-2020-044655 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-075779 · Violation VI-2020-044654 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2020-075779 · Violation VI-2020-044653 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-075779 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 717600 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 717600 · CLOSED

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

  26. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 717601 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 717600 · FAILED

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

  28. Recorded transfer$15K transfer

    2020

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 717600 · Violation 211980160 · Code PM15-304.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  31. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 717600 · Violation 211980161 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  32. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 717600 · Violation 211980162 · Code PM15-304.7 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  33. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 717601 · Violation 5257206 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL

    Case 717601 · Violation 5257207 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 717600 · FAILED

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

  36. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 717601 · FAILED

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

  37. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  38. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  39. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  40. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 12

    Case 640445 · Violation 211950436 · Code PM15-304.1L · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 640445 · Violation 211950435 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  42. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 640445 · Violation 211950434 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  43. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 640445 · FAILED

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

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 420048 · 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.

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 420048 · 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.

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

    Case 420048 · Violation 3179662 · Code PM-306.0/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

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

    Case 420048 · Violation 3179661 · 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.

  48. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 420048 · 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.

  49. License terminal eventEDWIN SANTIAGO: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 245050 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 325495 · 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.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 325495 · 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.

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

    Case 325495 · Violation 2459418 · 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.

  53. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 325495 · Violation 2459419 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  54. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 325495 · Violation 2459416 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 325495 · Violation 2459417 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  56. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 325495 · 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.

  57. License issue eventEDWIN SANTIAGO: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 245050 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 7:03 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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