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515 Mercy St

2 bd2 ba2 stories1,064 sqftRSA5built 1929

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$275K 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 19148 (Pennsport · Lower Moyamensing) median$300K2011201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 (Pennsport · Lower Moyamensing) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record57 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $340K
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. PermitNew Construction
  4. InspectionBP_BLDG
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $340K
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  8. InspectionBP_BLDG
  9. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  10. InspectionBP_BLDG
  11. PermitPlumbing
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $158K
  14. PermitZoning
  15. AppealZoning board appeal
  16. InspectionBP_BLDG
  17. InspectionBP_BLDG
  18. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  19. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL/REPL STAIRWAY
  20. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  21. L&I violationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
  22. L&I violationPERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATION
  23. InspectionBP_BLDG
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. PermitElectrical
  28. PermitMechanical
  29. PermitElectrical
  30. PermitPlumbing
  31. PermitUse
  32. PermitMajor alteration
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  36. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  37. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  38. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  44. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  47. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  48. L&I violationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP
  49. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  55. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  56. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  57. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $5K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$2,444/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $174,600 × 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 $299,900. 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 392054600
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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 $4,993.72 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1997$272.65 total · $0.00 principal · $202.54 interest · $8.52 penalty1998$259.74 total · $0.00 principal · $191.60 interest · $8.52 penalty1999$246.82 total · $0.00 principal · $180.65 interest · $8.52 penalty2000$233.90 total · $0.00 principal · $169.70 interest · $8.52 penalty2001$220.98 total · $0.00 principal · $158.75 interest · $8.52 penalty2002$208.05 total · $0.00 principal · $147.80 interest · $8.52 penalty2003$197.23 total · $0.00 principal · $138.63 interest · $8.52 penalty2004$184.38 total · $0.00 principal · $127.73 interest · $8.52 penalty2005$171.46 total · $0.00 principal · $116.78 interest · $8.52 penalty2006$158.54 total · $0.00 principal · $105.83 interest · $8.52 penalty2007$145.82 total · $0.00 principal · $95.06 interest · $8.52 penalty2008$142.02 total · $0.00 principal · $91.21 interest · $9.15 penalty2009$128.12 total · $0.00 principal · $79.44 interest · $9.15 penalty2010$114.24 total · $0.00 principal · $67.67 interest · $9.15 penalty2011$107.98 total · $0.00 principal · $61.44 interest · $10.06 penalty2012$96.15 total · $0.00 principal · $51.25 interest · $10.45 penalty2013$83.08 total · $0.00 principal · $39.43 interest · $10.82 penalty2014$413.13 total · $0.00 principal · $185.75 interest · $77.56 penalty2015$459.38 total · $119.12 principal · $105.94 interest · $77.56 penalty2016$1,150.05 total · $973.91 principal · $14.60 interest · $9.74 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
2
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,064 sqft livable area
Lot
623 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 OPEN · Granted · 2018

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

Block context

500 block of Mercy St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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 23, 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 57 dated rows
  1. Recorded transfer$340K transfer

    2024

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 618812 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1048293 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALL ONE HVAC SYSTEM 80000BTU, 92% EFFICIENCY 2.5TON A/C For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  4. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 686685 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1039993 · Completed

    INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE AND REWIRE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER 2014 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  6. Recorded transfer$340K transfer

    2020

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 987231 · Completed

    TO REPLACE FRONT WALL AS PER PLAN.

  8. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 686685 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 686685 · Violation 5092631 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 686685 · FAILED

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

  11. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 967803 · EXPIRED

    BASEMENT INSTALL 1 W/C, 1 LAV, 1 LAUNDRY TUB, 1ST FLR INSTALL 1 KITCHEN SINK, 2ND FLR INSTALL 2 W/C, 2 LAVS, 2 BATHTUBS, INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 911058 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING WITH THE ERECTION OF A TWO REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. WORK TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK AND UNDERPINNING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  13. Recorded transfer$158K transfer

    2019

  14. PermitZoning

    Permit 852900 · COMPLETED

    LEGALIZE A PREVIOUSLY ERECTED (2) STORY REAR ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.USED AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  15. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 33400 · OPEN · Granted

    Related permit 852900 · PERMIT FOR LEGALIZE A PREVIOUSLY ERECTED (2) STORY REAR ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. USED AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. (SIZE AND LOCATION PER SUBMITTED PLAN)

  16. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 618812 · CLOSED

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

  17. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 618812 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 618812 · Violation 211945452 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL/REPL STAIRWAY

    Case 618812 · Violation 211945494 · Code A-301.1/74 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 618812 · Violation 211945493 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG

    Case 618812 · Violation 211945454 · Code A-302.10/3 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationPERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATION

    Case 618812 · Violation 211945453 · Code A-301.1/37 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 618812 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 301042 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 421385 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 577331 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. PermitElectrical

    Permit 808648 · EXPIRED

    RE-WIRE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER 2008 NEC.RUN WIRES FOR HVAC (SFD)

  28. PermitMechanical

    Permit 808658 · EXPIRED

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION IF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.

  29. PermitElectrical

    Permit 803582 · EXPIRED

    RUN WIRES, INSTALL JUNCTION BOXES, LIGHTS, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, EXHAUST FANS, WATER HEATER, ABD DRYER ARE ELECTRIC, TV/CAT5 LINES, INSTALL 200AMPS SERVICE, METER SOCKET, INSTALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND INSTALL GROUNDING AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  30. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 803162 · EXPIRED

    INSTALL ROUGH PLUMBING 1 WATER CLOSETS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 LAVY SINKS, 1 LAUNDRY TUB, 2 STALL SHOWERS, 1 WATER HEATER - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  31. PermitUse

    Permit 802768 · COMPLETED

    USE REDUCTION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.

  32. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 802638 · EXPIRED

    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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 577331 · 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 577331 · 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.

  35. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 577331 · Violation 4377329 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 577331 · Violation 4377332 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 577331 · Violation 4377331 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 577331 · Violation 4377330 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

    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 577331 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 564106 · 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.

  41. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 564106 · Violation 4149269 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 564106 · 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.

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

    Case 421385 · 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.

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

    Case 430161 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 430161 · 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.

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 430161 · 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.

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 421385 · 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.

  48. ViolationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP

    Case 430161 · Violation 3328282 · Code PM-302.4/3 · COMPLIED

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

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 430161 · 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.

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 421385 · 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.

  51. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 421385 · Violation 3448341 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 421385 · 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.

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

    Case 301042 · 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.

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 301042 · 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.

  55. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 301042 · Violation 2643517 · Code PM-102.0/1 · 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 301042 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 301042 · 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 24, 2026, 2:34 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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