2026 assessment
$507K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
738 Wharton St
3 bd2 ba3 stories2,115 sqftRSA5built 2015
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19147 area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
700 block of Wharton 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 · 2017$495K 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$495K 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$495K 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$536K 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$536K 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$536K 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$584K 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$584K 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$507K 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$507K 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$540K 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2014DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Deed / sale · 2015Deed / sale $498KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2022Deed / sale $700KA 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 · 2014-01-23Zoning/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 · 2014-06-12ZoningThis 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 · 2014-06-12ZoningThis 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 · 2014-06-12ZoningThis 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 · 2014-06-12ZoningThis 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 · 2014-07-08Zoning/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 · 2014-10-14DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2014-10-20New constructionThis 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 · 2015-02-04SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2015-02-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-05-21ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-06-05MechanicalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-02-17WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-05-02WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- License · 2025-03-27Mitchell Bassion: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2014-06-10Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitLicense
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Every dated record19 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseMitchell Bassion: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $700K
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $498K
- PermitNew construction
- PermitDemolition
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- PermitZoning
- PermitZoning
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitZoning/use
- TeardownDemolished
Flags: active rental license · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$7,091/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $506,600 × 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 $540,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0120041102026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
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.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
2,115 sqft
livable area
Lot
748 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
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
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2014
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
700 block of Wharton St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 736 Wharton St · 740-42 Wharton St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
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.
Mitchell BassionActive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 27, 2025 · Filed expiration Mar 26, 2027
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 18 dated rows
- License issue eventMitchell Bassion: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 0974813 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$700K transfer
2022
- PermitMechanical
Permit 613076 · COMPLETED
INSTALL ONE 90% FORCED AIR FURNACE IN BASEMENT, INSTALL ONE 90% FORCED AIR FURNACE IN 2ND MECH ROOM
- PermitElectrical
Permit 611818 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION: COMPLETE WIRING THROUGHOUT, 200A SERVICE... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 563575 · Violation 3541084 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 563575 · Violation 3541083 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 588812 · COMPLETED
INSTALL LATERAL,CT,FAI AND INSTALL 3 BATHS AND KITCHEN(SFD)PA20150060645 "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"
- PermitSuppression
Permit 586334 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM W. ONE (1) INCH COMBINED FIRE & DOMESTIC SERVICE LINE TO SERVE A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED THREE (3) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE, W. BASEMENT & ROOFTOP STRUCTURE, RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D.
- Recorded transfer$498K transfer
2015
- PermitNew construction
Permit 563575 · COMPLETED
APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE STORY SFD WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK AS PER PLANS.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 552633 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF TWO ATTACHED STRUCTURES (BUILDING A- TWO STORY STRUCTURE AND BUILDING B- ONE STORY STRUCTURE) FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND STORAGE GARAGE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN B-1302. SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIN 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 542314 · COMPLETED
FOR USE AS 3 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. 3 STORY HIGH WITH CELLAR AND ROOFTOP DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES. BUILDING HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 38 FEET WITH 6 FOOT HIGH REAR YARD FENCE.
- PermitZoning
Permit 525002 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE 3 LOTS FROM ONE LOT. FOR USE AS 3 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. 3 STORY HIGH WITH CELLAR AND ROOFTOP DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES. BUILDING HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 38 FEET WITH 6 FOOT HIGH REAR YARD FENCE.
- PermitZoning
Permit 542311 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE 3 LOTS FROM ONE LOT. FOR USE AS 3 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. 3 STORY HIGH WITH CELLAR AND ROOFTOP DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES. BUILDING HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 38 FEET WITH 6 FOOT HIGH REAR YARD FENCE.
- PermitZoning
Permit 542312 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE 3 LOTS FROM ONE LOT. FOR USE AS 3 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. 3 STORY HIGH WITH CELLAR AND ROOFTOP DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES. BUILDING HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 38 FEET WITH 6 FOOT HIGH REAR YARD FENCE.
- PermitZoning
Permit 542313 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE 3 LOTS FROM ONE LOT. FOR USE AS 3 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. 3 STORY HIGH WITH CELLAR AND ROOFTOP DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES. BUILDING HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 38 FEET WITH 6 FOOT HIGH REAR YARD FENCE.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 22708 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 525002 · PERMIT THE APPLICATION IS FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE THREE (3) NEW LOTS FROM FOUR (4) EXISTING LOTS (738-44 WHARTON STREET - PREMISES A, B AND C); FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING (NTE 38 FEET HIGH) TO INCLUDE A PENTH
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 516222 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND ONE-STORY GARAGE TO CREATE A VACANT LOT.
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, 2:08 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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