2026 assessment
$101K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
2029 S 20th St
1 story1,190 sqftCMX2built 1920
Property at a glanceStore
Vista Holdings LLC
2027 published assessment
$140K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
2000 block of S 20th St
ZIP 19145
Neighborhood area
Girard Estate · South Philadelphia
Approximate · based on ZIP 19145
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $140,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2026$101K 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$140K 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 · 2016Deed / sale $127KA 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2026DemolishedThis 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 · 2022-10-26Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2023-10-11New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2025-10-07New 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 · 2026-05-16AlterationsThis 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 · 2026-05-29Full DemolitionThis 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 · 2026-07-23Minor DemolitionThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-06-07UNSAFE STRUCTUREA 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 · 2019-06-07EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7A 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 · 2019-06-07ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2022-02-05L&I investigationA 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 · 2022-03-12L&I investigationA 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 · 2023-02-01L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2023-11-17ZBA 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 assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record15 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitMinor Demolition
- PermitFull Demolition
- PermitAlterations
- TeardownDemolished
- PermitNew Construction
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $127K
Verify the public record
Property tax
$1,417/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $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 $140,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 4810000142026 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.”
Property report
Commercial property
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Store
Auto Body Shop Masonry
Owner
Vista Holdings LLC
$ / sq ft
$118
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
1,190 sqft
Lot size
1,190 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Vista Holdings LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $383K combined
• Tax bills mail to 1931 Carpenter St, Philadelphia PA, 19146
Block context
2000 block of S 20th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2027 S 20th St · 2031 S 20th 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 14 dated rows
- PermitMinor Demolition
Permit DP-2026-000536 · Issued
COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED ONE-STORY, MASONRY, RUBBLE STONE AND WOOD COMMERCIAL BUILDING BY HANDHELD METHODS. 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 PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED DEMOLITION PERMIT.
- PermitFull Demolition
Permit ZP-2026-006169 · Issued
Full demolition to create vacant lot
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2026-006518 · Completed
SEAL LATERAL
- PermitNew Construction
Permit CP-2025-003915 · Issued
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH CELLAR, SECOND-FLOOR REAR DECK, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2023-002576 · Completed · Granted
Related permit ZP-2023-002576 · PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (3 DWELLING UNITS).
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2023-002576 · Issued
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. AMENDMENT#1 TO ADD REAR DECK ON THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL AND CHANGE TO THE ROOF DECK WITH NEW ACCESS STRUCTURE. AND CHANGE TO THE FLOOR LEVEL WITH NEW STEPS AND EGRESS WELL.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 689538 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-003607 · Completed
MAKE SAFE PERMIT- TO MAKE SAFE AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS AND as per Engineer's report to repair the crack and install addtional pier and post to resolve case #689538. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #689538. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 689538 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 689538 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case 689538 · Violation 211964804 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
Case 689538 · Violation 211964803 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 689538 · Violation 211964839 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- Recorded transfer$127K transfer
2016
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 3:43 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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