2026 assessment
$627K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
849 N Newkirk St
Research this property with Analyst →3 bd2 ba3 stories1,680 sqftRSA5built 1920
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19130 area
Fairmount · Spring Garden
800 block of N Newkirk 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 · 2016$245K 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$245K 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$550K 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$533K 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$550K 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$550K 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$550K 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$553K 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$553K 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$627K 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$627K 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$583K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2004Deed / sale $277KA 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 · 2015Deed / sale $239KA 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 · 2016Deed / sale $619KA 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 · 2023Deed / sale $678KA 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 · 2015-11-18Major 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 · 2015-12-21MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-12-23PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-12-29ElectricalThis 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 · 2019-12-30PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2025-08-20ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 19130 (Fairmount · Spring Garden) medianAssessmentDeed / saleAppealPermit
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- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $678K
- PermitPlumbing
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $619K
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $239K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $277K
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$3,302/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $235,865 × 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 $582,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 1513292002026 OPA taxes $235,865 of $627,300 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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 assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.
$235,865 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$5,479/year
$627,300 scenario basis
The assessment roll does not identify
- Legal basis or program
- Approval or expiration date
- Treatment after a sale
- Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math
2026: ($627,300 assessed − $391,435 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $3,302/year
Full-assessment scenario: $627,300 × 1.3998% ≈ $8,781/year
Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,680 sqft
livable area
Lot
736 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
Dismissed / Withdrawn · Dismissed · 2025
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
800 block of N Newkirk St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 847 N Newkirk St · 845 N Newkirk 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 11 dated rows
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2023-005481 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Dismissed
Related permit ZP-2023-005481 · ***MUST BE HEARD*** FOR A SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be
- Recorded transfer$678K transfer
2023
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 1038083 · COMPLETED
REPLACE WATER SERVICE MAIN TO METER AS PER 2004 PPC
- Recorded transfer$619K transfer
2016
- PermitElectrical
Permit 660758 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE, INSTALL 20 OUTLETS, 10 SWITCHES, 10 LIGHTS, 3 GFI'S, 4 SMOKES AND 2 CARBONS AS PER NEC 2008
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 658030 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING 1 KITCHEN SINK,(2)3PC BATHROOMS,1 POWDER ROOM WATER AND DRAIN LINES AND INSTALL FIXTURES (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMechanical
Permit 659449 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 652594 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION: REMOVAL OF SHEETROCK/WALL FRAMING WHETE NEEDED, DOORS, CEILING, INSULATION,. INSTALL NEW FRAMING WHERE NEEDED, AND APPROPRIATE INSULATIN THROUGOUT. INSTALL NEW HARDWOOD FLOORING ATOP EXISTING SUBFLOOR THROUGHT AND INSTALL NEW TILE IN THE BATHS A NEW WATER RESISTENT SUBFLOOR GYPSUM BACKER BOARD. INSTALL NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, STONE COUNTERS AND APPLIANCE ON THE 1ST FLOOR REAR. INSTALL NEW BATHS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. OWER WASH ALL EXTERIOR AREAS AND BRICKPOINT WHETE NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW REAR PATIO SURFACE.ROOF REMOVE NON FUNCTIONAL AIR CONDITIONER REMOVE NON FUNCTIONING EXHAUST VENTS AND REPAIR. REPLACE ENTIR ROOF SURFACE .REPLACE AND REPLICATE ALL , STEPS AND RISERS. ALL STAIRWAY OPENINGS AND LOCATIONS WILL REMAIN IN TACT.EZ PERMIT STANDARD 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.
- Recorded transfer$239K transfer
2015
- Recorded transfer$277K transfer
2004
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2023-005481 · Refused
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, 2:09 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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