2026 assessment
$1.2M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
739 S 2nd St
4 bd · 4 ba · 4 stories · 3,506 sqft · RSA5 · built 1915
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
2027 published assessment
$1.2M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
700 block of S 2nd St
ZIP 19147
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
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.
Assessed value
$1,201,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $1,201,200 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$343
block $348 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+151%
+9%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$15,415
1.28% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3
latest deed has shared-name parties
- OPA assessment · 2016$479K 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$479K 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$479K 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$958K 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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 · 2009-07-14Major 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 · 2012-09-13ZoningThis 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 · 2012-09-13AdditionThis 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 · 2012-10-24ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-11-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-05-21AlterationThis 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 · 2015-01-30AlterationThis 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 · 2015-03-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-03-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2019-09-20DemolitionThis 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 · 2019-10-04PlumbingThis 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 · 2019-10-17Major 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 · 2019-10-29ElectricalThis 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 · 2025-02-11AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- License · 2004-04-27MICHAEL & ALYSSA RICKELS: 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 ↗
- License · 2012-12-22MICHAEL & ALYSSA RICKELS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2003-01-28KENNETH YOUNG (MELISSA YOUNG): 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 ↗
- License · 2009-06-30KENNETH YOUNG (MELISSA YOUNG): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) medianAssessmentPermitLicense
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Every dated record18 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAlterations
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitDemolition
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAlteration
- PermitAlteration
- LicenseMICHAEL & ALYSSA RICKELS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- PermitMajor alteration
- LicenseKENNETH YOUNG (MELISSA YOUNG): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseMICHAEL & ALYSSA RICKELS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseKENNETH YOUNG (MELISSA YOUNG): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
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Property tax
$15,415/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,101,200 × 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 $1,201,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0231020002026 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.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Stories
4
Interior
3,506 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,354 sqft
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
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
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
700 block of S 2nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 737 S 2nd St · 741 S 2nd St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 24, 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 24, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
MICHAEL & ALYSSA RICKELSInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 27, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
KENNETH YOUNG (MELISSA YOUNG)Inactive
Rental · Initial issue date Jan 28, 2003 · Terminal license date Jun 30, 2009
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
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-001799 · Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 1021692 · COMPLETED
ELECTRICAL WIRE/DEVICES AS PER 2014 NEC
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 1019751 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS-REMOVE A PORTION OF DRYWALL INSTALL TWO(2) NEW DOORS AND MODIFYING THE CLOSET AND FOYER. THIS A IS A OWNER OCCUPIED SFD. 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. 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 PEFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 1016393 · COMPLETED
INSTALL DRAINAGE AND WATER LINES TO ONE BAR SINK AS PER 2004 PPC
- PermitDemolition
Permit 1012272 · COMPLETED
EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION - FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION ON NON-BEARING PARTITION WALL AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 597507 · EXPIRED
SIDE ENTRANCE & 2ND FLOOR PLUMBING ALTERATIONS - KITCHEN SINK W/DISPOSAL, DISHWASHER, ICE MAKER LINE (ALL IN SAME LOCATION) - INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 596032 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 18LIGHTS,7SWITCHES,9RECEPTS,ADD NEW CIRCUITS AS NEEDED,NEW CIRCUITS FOR DISHWASHER AND DISPOSAL-"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"
- PermitAlteration
Permit 587779 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING - APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRIC AND HVAC.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 472276 · COMPLETED
WATERPROOFING OF EXISTING FOUNDATION WALLS. REMOVAL OF EXISTING CONCRETE FOOTWAY. REPLACING EXISTING SIDEWALK IN-KIND AS PER PLAN. WORK TO BE DONE AS PER HIS
- License terminal eventMICHAEL & ALYSSA RICKELS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 263660 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 436203 · COMPLETED
RENOVATING 3RD FL MASTER BATH, NEW FLOOR PLAN , 1-TOILET, 1-SHOWER, 2-LAVS, 1-WASHER/DRYER STACK UNIT, 1-OVER FLOW PAN, MINOR HYDRONIC HEAT WORK 1-RADIATOR (SFD)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 434561 · COMPLETED
11 HI HATS, 10 RECETPACLES, 9 SWITCHES 1 EXHAUST FAN 2 BASE BORAD ELECTRIC HEAT 1-220 VOLT 30 AMP FEEDER FOR A/C UNIT 1 SMOKE DETECTOR 110 VOLT PER 2008 NEC (SFD)
- PermitZoning
Permit 423279 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF HOUSE FOR NEW MASTER BATHROOM AND CLOSET, 3RD FLOOR.
- PermitAddition
Permit 423277 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF HOUSE FOR NEW MASTER BATHROOM AND CLOSET, 3RD FLOOR.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 225151 · COMPLETED
APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR DECKS, DATED FEB. 2007. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. REPAIR GARAGE ROOF ONLY. NO WORK PERMITTED TO GARAGE. AS PER ATTACHED SKETCH.
- License terminal eventKENNETH YOUNG (MELISSA YOUNG): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 255623 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventMICHAEL & ALYSSA RICKELS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 263660 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventKENNETH YOUNG (MELISSA YOUNG): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 255623 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 24, 2026, 11:24 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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