2026 assessment
$821K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1531 E Montgomery Ave
3 bd2 ba3 stories2,376 sqftRSA5built 2016
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19125 area
Fishtown · East Kensington
1500 block of E Montgomery Ave
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$460K 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$460K 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$475K 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$512K 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$512K 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$512K 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$650K 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$650K 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$821K 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$821K 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$805K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2016Land record $15KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2015-02-06UseThis 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 · 2015-06-22Zoning/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 · 2015-06-22New 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 · 2015-10-23MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-11-17SuppressionThis 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 · 2015-11-24ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-11-27PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-03-18PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-08-18ZoningThis 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 · 2024-11-07Wall Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2016-01-13EQUIP NOT PER LABEL & LISTINGA 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 · 2016-01-13ELECTRICAL AGENCYA 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 · 2016-01-13ELECTRICAL INSPECTORA 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 · 2016-01-13RECEPT REQ'D-WALL COUNTER SPACA 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 · 2016-01-13RACEWAY-SECURE & SUPPORTA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2016-01-13EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-09-28WIRE/EQUIP-REPLACE DEFEC/DAMAGA 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 · 2016-09-28NOT CONFORM TO PRC/NECA 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 · 2016-09-28NOT CONFORM TO PRC/NECA 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 · 2016-09-28ELECTRICAL AGENCYA 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 · 2016-09-28ELECTRICAL INSPECTORA 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 · 2016-09-28WIRE/EQUIP-REPLACE DEFEC/DAMAGA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2016-09-28EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-09-28EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-07-08WORKMANLIKE- 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 · 2015-08-05WORKMANLIKE- 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 · 2015-08-05DEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTRA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2016-09-30EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-09-30EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-10-12EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19125 (Fishtown · East Kensington) medianAssessmentLand buyL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- L&I violationWIRE/EQUIP-REPLACE DEFEC/DAMAG
- L&I violationNOT CONFORM TO PRC/NEC
- L&I violationNOT CONFORM TO PRC/NEC
- L&I violationELECTRICAL AGENCY
- L&I violationELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
- L&I violationWIRE/EQUIP-REPLACE DEFEC/DAMAG
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- PermitZoning
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationEQUIP NOT PER LABEL & LISTING
- L&I violationELECTRICAL AGENCY
- L&I violationELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
- L&I violationRECEPT REQ'D-WALL COUNTER SPAC
- L&I violationRACEWAY-SECURE & SUPPORT
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- Land buyLand record $15K
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMechanical
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitNew construction
- PermitUse
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$4,594/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $328,200 × 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 $805,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 1811770052026 OPA taxes $328,200 of $820,500 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.
$328,200 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$6,891/year
$820,500 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: ($820,500 assessed − $492,300 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $4,594/year
Full-assessment scenario: $820,500 × 1.3998% ≈ $11,485/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
2,376 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,091 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
B
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
1500 block of E Montgomery Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1529 E Montgomery Ave · 1527 E Montgomery Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 23, 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 31 dated rows
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2024-009925 · Completed
EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 516534 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 557310 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 557302 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationWIRE/EQUIP-REPLACE DEFEC/DAMAG
Case 557302 · Violation 4096970 · Code E-1201.1/100 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationNOT CONFORM TO PRC/NEC
Case 557302 · Violation 4096968 · Code E-1201.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationNOT CONFORM TO PRC/NEC
Case 557310 · Violation 4096998 · Code E-1201.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationELECTRICAL AGENCY
Case 557310 · Violation 4096996 · Code 09-1304(3) · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
Case 557310 · Violation 4096997 · Code 09-1305(3) · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWIRE/EQUIP-REPLACE DEFEC/DAMAG
Case 557310 · Violation 4096999 · Code E-1201.1/100 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 557302 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 557310 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning
Permit 714007 · COMPLETED
ZONING APPLICATION FOR LOT LINE RELOCATION AS INDICATED ON PERMIT PLAN. 1531 E MONTGOMERY AVE WILL BE EXTEND FROM 18,000 TO 18.331'1531 E MONTGOMERY AVE WILL CHANGE FROM 1142 SQ FT TO 1162 SQ FT. 1525-29 MONTGOMERY WILL CHANGE ITS SIZE FROM 52.865' TO 52.535' OT WILL CHANGE FROM 3835 SQ FT TO 3815 SQ FT NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND EXACT LOT RELOCATION AND SIZE ARE ENCLOSED
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 677612 · COMPLETED
LATERAL, CURB TRAP & FAI, HOUSE DRAIN & WATER LINE PA20160780377 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
- ViolationEQUIP NOT PER LABEL & LISTING
Case 516534 · Violation 3820268 · Code E-1201.1/106 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationELECTRICAL AGENCY
Case 516534 · Violation 3820266 · Code 09-1304(3) · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
Case 516534 · Violation 3820267 · Code 09-1305(3) · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationRECEPT REQ'D-WALL COUNTER SPAC
Case 516534 · Violation 3820269 · Code E-1201.1/206 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationRACEWAY-SECURE & SUPPORT
Case 516534 · Violation 3820270 · Code E-1201.1/301 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 516534 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Land recordLand record
2016
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 654676 · COMPLETED
3 WC, 3 LAV, 3 TUBS, 1 KITCHEN SINK. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004**NOV SENT CERT MAIL 6/11/19
- PermitElectrical
Permit 654315 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200AMP INSTALL 20 OUTLETS 1 GFCI 10 SWITCHES, 10 LIGHTS, 3 SMOKE 2 CARBONS AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 646346 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1" COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 647335 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (2) HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 600526 · Violation 3758894 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 600526 · Violation 3758895 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 600526 · Violation 3758892 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 600516 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED 3 STORY SFD WITH BASEMENT AND 2 BAY WINDOW AND ROOF DECK WITH PROTECTIVE RAILING AND A PILOT HOUSE FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 600526 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY LIGHTFRAMED STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT, TWO (2) BAY WINDOW, ROOF DECK WITH PROTECTIVE RAILING AND ACCESS PILOT HOUSE. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION.**
- PermitUse
Permit 588790 · COMPLETED
SUBDIVISION
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 23, 2026, 6:41 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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