House report
725 Ellsworth St
3 stories1,125 sqftRSA5built 1920
Owner-occupancy signal
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$218K 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$218K 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$218K 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$310K 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$336K 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$336K 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$336K 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$380K 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$380K 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$396K 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$396K 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$378K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-08-28ZoningThis 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 · 2015-08-28Major 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 · 2015-10-21ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-06-23AdditionThis 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 · 2017-06-23Zoning/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 · 2017-07-21PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-07-25ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-10-10PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-10-10MechanicalThis 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 · 2021-09-17Addition 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 · 2022-06-13AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2022-06-14Addition 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 ↗
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- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitElectrical
- PermitZoning
- PermitMajor alteration
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Property tax
$4,146/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $296,200 × 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 $378,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0211805002026 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.
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
700 block of Ellsworth St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 723 Ellsworth St · 727 Ellsworth St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 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 12 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-005773 · Completed
Homeowner dug out basement. To relocate panel to adjacent wall to be able to lower it. To clean up wiring in ceiling as the finished basement will have exposed joists. New circuit and wiring for outlet and lighting in a powder room. New circuit and wiring for outlets and lighting in basement. As per 2014 nec Please note: Total invoice cost is $7605.00. The customer has made a payment of $4000.00 and has a balance remaining of $3605.00
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-008935 · Completed
Install a new macerating toilet and vanity. Installed a tankless water heater. AS PER PPC 2018
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2021-011278 · Expired
underpinning of foundation , details as per plan. AMEND PERMIT 12-22-21 Amendment shall consist of addition of structural retaining wall to the rear of the basement. Plan edits consist of rearrangement of interior partitions to relocate/resize proposed basement bathroom and sump closet.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 822648 · COMPLETED
REPLACE FRONT RAINWATER CONDUCTOR - PA1# 2017-2822919 - "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitMechanical
Permit 822647 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF MINI SPLIT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE 4 AIR HANDLERS, 2 EXTERIOR HEAT PUMPS
- PermitElectrical
Permit 802731 · COMPLETED
WIRING NEW CIRCUITS, LIGHTS AND OUTLETS FOR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK, MASTER BEDROOM, BATH, LAUNDRY, LOFT AND DECK AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 801827 · COMPLETED
EXTENSION OF STACK VENT, DRAINS FOR WASHING MACHINE, VANITY, TOILET AND TUB.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- PermitAddition
Permit 770537 · COMPLETED
3RD FLOOR WITH ROOF DECK ADDITION TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 770520 · COMPLETED
3RD FLOOR AND ROOF DECK ADDITION TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 646636 · COMPLETED
NEW 15 AMP LINE TO PANEL, NEW 20 AMP LINE, 4 RECESSED LIGHTS, 3 FAN WIRING AND 4 OUTLETS PER 2008 NEC (SFD)SOUTH DISTRICT
- PermitZoning
Permit 629411 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AT EXISTING ATTACHED HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING; SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 629410 · COMPLETED
SINGLE-ROOM ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING KITCHEN. ACCESS NEW ROOM THROUGH EXISTING WINDOW OPENING (SILL CUT DOWN TO ACCOMODATE DOOR; NO NEW HEADER REQUIRED). SEE ATTACHED PLANS.
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, 7:36 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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