House report

1509 S Opal St

4 bd3 ba1,701 sqftRSA5built 2018

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$455K 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 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$464K201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitMechanical
  2. PermitElectrical
  3. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  4. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  5. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  9. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  14. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  15. PermitPlumbing
  16. PermitSuppression
  17. PermitDemolition
  18. PermitNew construction
  19. PermitZoning/use
  20. TeardownDemolished
  21. Deed / saleDeed / sale $425K
  22. PermitPlumbing
  23. PermitZoning/use
  24. AppealZoning board appeal
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  28. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  29. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  30. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  31. L&I violationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI
  32. L&I violationEXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVE
  33. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  34. L&I violationVACANT PROP-BLIGHTED COND
  35. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  36. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,273/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $90,960 × 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 $464,100. 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 363223000
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $90,960 of $454,800 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

See the assessment math →
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 $3,225.87 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2010$165.68 total · $0.00 principal · $104.65 interest · $15.75 penalty2011$157.78 total · $0.00 principal · $96.39 interest · $17.31 penalty2012$140.22 total · $0.00 principal · $80.85 interest · $17.98 penalty2013$120.67 total · $0.00 principal · $63.63 interest · $18.63 penalty2014$496.74 total · $142.71 principal · $137.39 interest · $54.15 penalty2015$1,174.87 total · $773.58 principal · $81.22 interest · $54.15 penalty2016$969.91 total · $808.11 principal · $12.12 interest · $8.08 penalty

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.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$1,273/year

$90,960 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$5,093/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$6,366/year

$454,800 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: ($454,800 assessed − $363,840 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,273/year Full-assessment scenario: $454,800 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,366/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
4
Bathrooms
3
Interior
1,701 sqft livable area
Lot
672 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 OPEN · Granted with conditions · 2017

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

Block context

1500 block of S Opal St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1511 S Opal St  ·  1513 S Opal St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

Verify with the City ↗
Open every source row 27 dated rows
  1. PermitMechanical

    Permit 894323 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)

  2. PermitElectrical

    Permit 893026 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200AMP MAIN SERVICE, 40 CIRCUIT PANEL, METER, GROUNDING AND INSTALL ALL WIRING & DEVICES RECEPTS, SWITCHES, LIGHTS, FIXTURES, SMOKES/CO DETECTORS PHONE & CABLE TV WIRING AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  3. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 831887 · Violation 4712377 · Code A-104.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 391362 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 541985 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  6. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 869107 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 3-WATER CLOSETS,4-LAVS,1-SHOWER,2-BATHTUBS,1-KITCHEN SINK,1-GARBAGE DISPOSAL,1-WASHER BOX,1-WATER HEATER,PEX AND PVC THROUGHOUT,1"WATER SERVICE,HOUSE DRAIN,TRAP,FAI,STACK AND AREA DRAIN-PA1#20181083965-"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"THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  7. PermitSuppression

    Permit 844140 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THORUGHOUT NEW THREE STORY TOWNHOUSE TO INLCUDE A 1-INCH COMBIED LINE.

  8. PermitDemolition

    Permit 836488 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING, DETACHED, TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND AND WITH HAND HELD TOOLS ONLY. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 7 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS TO BE TREATED

  9. PermitNew construction

    Permit 831887 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY TOWNHOUSE WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOTHOUSE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P. AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  10. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 836480 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING, DETACHED,2-STORY STRUCTURE.SEE AP#836488 FOR APPROVED PLAN.

  11. Recorded transfer$425K transfer

    2018

  12. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 835394 · COMPLETED

    SEALING OF 5" LATERAL. IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2004 PPC

  13. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 787532 · COMPLETED

    FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE; AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAX HEIGHT NTE 38 FT) WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. USE AS HOUSEHOLD LIVING SINGLE DWELLING.

  14. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 31567 · OPEN · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 787532 · PERMIT FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE; AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAX HEIGHT NTE 38 FT) WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOW

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 575824 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 575824 · 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.

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 541985 · Violation 4251478 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 541985 · Violation 4251479 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 391362 · Violation 3126048 · Code PM-304.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 391362 · Violation 3126047 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI

    Case 391362 · Violation 3126049 · Code PM-304.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVE

    Case 391362 · Violation 3126050 · Code PM-312.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 575824 · Violation 4281958 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationVACANT PROP-BLIGHTED COND

    Case 575824 · Violation 4281959 · Code PM15-901.2 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 575824 · Violation 4281957 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 575824 · Violation 4281956 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 575824 · 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 26, 2026, 3:24 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: 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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