House report

2053 Watkins St

3 bd2 ba3 stories1,800 sqftRSA5built 2021

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$490K OPA value, not a listing price
From above · selected parcel outlined; choose a neighboring polygon to open it — imagery © Esri, Maxar

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 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) median$459K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&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 record63 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealBBS Unsafe
  2. AppealLIRB-C L&I Permit Issuance
  3. Deed / saleDeed / sale $428K
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitNew Construction
  7. PermitNew Construction
  8. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  14. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  15. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. PermitNew Construction
  19. PermitZoning/use
  20. PermitNew Construction
  21. Land buyLand record $86K
  22. Land buyLand record $86K
  23. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  24. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  25. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  26. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  27. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  28. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  29. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  30. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  31. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  32. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  33. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  34. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  35. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  36. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  37. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  38. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  39. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  40. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  41. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  42. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
  43. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  44. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  45. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  46. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  47. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  48. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  49. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  50. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  51. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  52. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  53. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  54. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  55. L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
  56. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  57. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  58. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  59. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  60. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  61. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  62. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  63. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $1K with a lien entry · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,372/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $98,020 × 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 $458,600. 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 363136400
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $98,020 of $490,100 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 $1,322.87 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2006$86.48 total · $0.00 principal · $50.25 interest · $4.05 penalty2007$84.60 total · $0.00 principal · $47.44 interest · $4.26 penalty2008$92.15 total · $6.93 principal · $46.48 interest · $4.68 penalty2009$159.01 total · $66.91 principal · $43.16 interest · $4.68 penalty2010$151.89 total · $66.91 principal · $37.13 interest · $4.68 penalty2011$156.79 total · $73.53 principal · $34.19 interest · $5.15 penalty2012$153.80 total · $76.36 principal · $28.63 interest · $5.35 penalty2013$150.08 total · $79.11 principal · $22.54 interest · $5.54 penalty2014$147.21 total · $98.62 principal · $19.23 interest · $6.90 penalty2015$15.25 total · $6.28 principal · $3.43 interest · $3.21 penalty2016$203.84 total · $103.03 principal · $1.54 interest · $1.03 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 ~$1,372/year

$98,020 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$5,488/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$6,860/year

$490,100 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: ($490,100 assessed − $392,080 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,372/year Full-assessment scenario: $490,100 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,860/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
1,800 sqft livable area
Lot
630 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
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 Closed · Complete · 2023

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

Block context

2000 block of Watkins St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2051 Watkins St  ·  2055 Watkins St

No business or residential license records

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

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Open every source row 62 dated rows
  1. AppealBBS Unsafe

    Appeal HA-2020-000314 · Closed · Complete

    Violation requests were complete prior to the issue date of violation.

  2. AppealLIRB-C L&I Permit Issuance

    Appeal HA-2020-001132 · Closed · Complete

    Related permit 1033401 · Kindly accept this Notice of Appeal on behalf of Matthew Mullen and Platinum Construction and Development ("Platinum") for Suspension of Contractor License #53605, pursuant to letter dated June 30, 2020 by Will Fernandez, Esquire for the re

  3. Recorded transfer$428K transfer

    2021

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-014371 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-015772 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2020-004409 · Completed

    install 3 ton 13 seer ducane ac, install 3 ton ducane coil AND install 95% 70,000 btu ducane gas furnace as per HVAC Standard.

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2020-008015 · Completed

    Install an 200 AMP electrical service. Wire throughout a new single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, TV's, phones, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per 2014 NEC.

  8. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2020-006082 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. 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.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-015772 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-014334 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. ViolationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS

    Case CF-2020-015772 · Violation VI-2020-005361 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-015772 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2020-014334 · Violation VI-2020-004684 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2020-014334 · Violation VI-2020-004683 · 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.

  15. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2020-014371 · Violation VI-2020-004688 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-014334 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-014371 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  18. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1054875 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2016, STANDARD 13D TO INCLUDE A 1-INCH DIAMETER COMBINED SERVICE LINE.

  19. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 1033399 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND WITH PILOT HOUSE (STAIR AND LANDING ONLY) ( SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING

  20. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1033401 · Completed

    CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON A VACANT LOT (DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR TRADE JOBS. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ENGINEERED SHORING PRIOR TO EXCAVATION TO PROTECT ADJACENT PROPERTY PERMIT AMENDED ON 1/29/21 TO INCLUDE: Contractor used oversized rebar in foundation construction. Building plans have been updated to reflect field change.

  21. Land recordLand record

    2020

  22. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 638258 · Violation 4703087 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 638258 · Violation 4703086 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 581523 · Violation 4297852 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 581523 · Violation 4297851 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 553355 · Violation 4138435 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 553355 · Violation 4138436 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 532334 · Violation 3949221 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 532334 · Violation 3949222 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 510028 · Violation 3767897 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 510028 · Violation 3767896 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 496786 · Violation 3672915 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  33. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 496786 · Violation 3672916 · Code PM-302.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  34. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 481184 · Violation 3564767 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 481184 · Violation 3564768 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 439755 · Violation 3235312 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 439755 · Violation 3235311 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 424793 · Violation 3131518 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 424793 · Violation 3131519 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 413734 · Violation 3033076 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  41. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 413734 · Violation 3033077 · Code PM-102.4/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  42. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 407146 · Violation 3006426 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 407146 · Violation 3006427 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 390064 · Violation 2853504 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 390064 · Violation 2853505 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 374267 · Violation 2751604 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 374267 · Violation 2751603 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 348372 · Violation 2564315 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 348372 · Violation 2564314 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 308997 · Violation 2303881 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 308997 · Violation 2303882 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 274926 · Violation 2056224 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  53. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 274926 · Violation 2056223 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  54. ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT

    Case 228120 · Violation 1611359 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED

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

  55. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 228120 · Violation 1611360 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 228120 · Violation 1611358 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 184289 · Violation 1146613 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 184289 · Violation 1146614 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

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

  59. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 142047 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  60. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 142047 · Violation 798270 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

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

  61. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 142047 · Violation 798269 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  62. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 142047 · 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 23, 2026, 1:08 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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