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208 N 21st St

4 bd3,960 sqftRSA5built 2018

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$2.6M 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$2.5M$5.0MZIP 19103 (Rittenhouse · Logan Square) median$2.1M2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19103 (Rittenhouse · Logan Square) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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  1. PermitMechanical
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  3. PermitMechanical
  4. PermitMechanical
  5. PermitMechanical
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. PermitElectrical
  8. PermitPlumbing
  9. PermitPlumbing
  10. PermitPlumbing
  11. PermitElectrical
  12. PermitElectrical
  13. PermitElectrical
  14. PermitElectrical
  15. PermitElectrical
  16. PermitElectrical
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. PermitElectrical
  19. PermitSuppression
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitPlumbing
  22. PermitPlumbing
  23. PermitPlumbing
  24. PermitPlumbing
  25. PermitAdministrative
  26. PermitMechanical
  27. PermitMechanical
  28. PermitMechanical
  29. PermitMechanical
  30. PermitMechanical
  31. PermitMechanical
  32. PermitMechanical
  33. PermitMechanical
  34. PermitPlumbing
  35. L&I violationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
  36. L&I violationPERMB- JOIST/RAFTR XSECT DIFER
  37. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  38. InspectionBP_BLDG
  39. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  40. L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
  41. InspectionBP_BLDG
  42. PermitDemolition
  43. PermitZoning admin review
  44. PermitZoning/use
  45. PermitNew construction
  46. PermitAdministrative
  47. PermitAdministrative
  48. PermitAdministrative
  49. PermitAdministrative
  50. PermitAdministrative
  51. PermitAdministrative
  52. PermitAdministrative
  53. PermitAdministrative
  54. PermitZoning
  55. PermitPlumbing
  56. AppealZoning board appeal

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).

Verify the public record

$7,206/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $514,820 × 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 $2,100,000. 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 083099430
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $514,820 of $2,574,100 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.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$7,206/year

$514,820 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$28,826/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$36,032/year

$2,574,100 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: ($2,574,100 assessed − $2,059,280 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $7,206/year Full-assessment scenario: $2,574,100 × 1.3998% ≈ $36,032/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
Interior
3,960 sqft livable area
Lot
1,556 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
2 spaces
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 · 2015

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

Block context

200 block of N 21st St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 210 N 21st St  ·  212r N 21st 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 56 dated rows
  1. PermitMechanical

    Permit 970634 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALL A VENT FREE HVF-42-LC FIREPLACE PER MANUFACTURE'S SPECIFICATIONS. NO WALL OR ROOF PENETRATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION IF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.

  2. PermitMechanical

    Permit 970629 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALL A VENT FREE HVF-42-LC FIREPLACE PER MANUFACTURE'S SPECIFICATIONS. NO WALL OR ROOF PENETRATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION IF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.

  3. PermitMechanical

    Permit 955320 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL A VENT FREE FIREPLACE PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS INTO FRAMING PROVIDED BY OTHERS. NO ROOF OR WALL PENETRATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

  4. PermitMechanical

    Permit 935872 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE INTO FRAMING PROVIDED BY OTHERS PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. NO ROOF OR WALL PENETRATIONS REQUIRED.

  5. PermitMechanical

    Permit 935869 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE INTO FRAMING PROVIDED BY OTHERS PER MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. NO ROOF OR WALL PENETRATIONS REQUIRED

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 903092 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FIRE ALARM TO MONITOR EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT PER NFPA 72

  7. PermitElectrical

    Permit 882824 · COMPLETED

    NEW 100AMP SERVICE FOR THE PUMP ROOM AND 100AMP HOUSE PANEL.PROVIDE SERVICE TO PUMP ROOM FIRE PANELS,WIRE FOR LIGHTING AND BASEBOARD HEAT PER 2008 NEC (SFD)

  8. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 881100 · COMPLETED

    EXT PLUMBING SEE #813904 - STUB UP UNDERGROUND PLUMBING ONLY IN BASEMENT FOR BATHROOM 1 WATER CLOSET, BATHTUB, LAVY SINK, STACK & EJECTION PUMP - CAST IRON COPPER WASTE, COPPER WATER SUPPLY- THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  9. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 869462 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL INSIDE HOUSE DRAIN, STACK, WATER HEATER, 6-TOILETS, 7-LAV, 2-TUBS, 2-SHOWER, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 2-LAUNDRY TUB, GARBAGE DISPOSAL & 1-BAR SINK THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  10. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 869466 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL INSIDE HOUSE DRAIN, STACK, WATER HEATER, 6-TOILETS, 7-LAV, 2-TUBS, 2-SHOWER, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 2-LAUNDRY TUB, GARBAGE DISPOSAL & 1-BAR SINK THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  11. PermitElectrical

    Permit 856707 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200AMP SERVICE AND WIRING THROUGHOUT PER 2008 NEC(SFD)

  12. PermitElectrical

    Permit 856702 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200AMP SERVICE AND WIRING THROUGHOUT PER 2008 NEC(SFD)

  13. PermitElectrical

    Permit 853760 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW 200AMP SERVICE AND WIRING THROUGHOUT BUILDING WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2008 (CC DISTRICT)

  14. PermitElectrical

    Permit 853005 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200AMP COMPLETE SERVICE & WIRING SWITCHES, OUTLETS, LIGHTS AND LOW VOLTAGE PHONE & CABLE AS PER NEC 2008 CC DISTRICT

  15. PermitElectrical

    Permit 853006 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200AMP COMPLETE SERVICE & WIRING SWITCHES, OUTLETS, LIGHTS AND LOW VOLTAGE PHONE & CABLE AS PER NEC 2008 CC DISTRICT

  16. PermitElectrical

    Permit 853004 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200AMP COMPLETE SERVICE & WIRING SWITCHES, OUTLETS, LIGHTS AND LOW VOLTAGE PHONE & CABLE AS PER NEC 2008 CC DISTRICT

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 851584 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200AMP SERVICE WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER NEC 2008

  18. PermitElectrical

    Permit 851585 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200AMP SERVICE WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER NEC 2008

  19. PermitSuppression

    Permit 839727 · COMPLETED

    AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS SERVED BY COMMON PRIVATE FIRE MAIN PER APPROVED PLANS W. TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO & OHE-HALF (2 1/2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION (BFP) ASSEMBLY, & LISTED COMMON SITE FIRE PUMP ASSEMBLY TO SERVE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MULTIPLE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAIN, & PUMP ASSEMBLY INSTALL PER NFPA 13R/24/20.

  20. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 846890 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING HOUSE DRAIN, STACKS, 6 TOILETS, 7 LAV, 2 TUB, 2 SHOWER, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 LAUNDRY TUB AND 1 WATER HEATER.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  21. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 846900 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING HOUSE DRAIN, STACKS, 6 TOILETS, 7 LAV, 2 TUB, 2 SHOWER, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 LAUNDRY TUB AND 1 WATER HEATER.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  22. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 846891 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING HOUSE DRAIN, STACKS, 6 TOILETS, 7 LAV, 2 TUB, 2 SHOWER, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 LAUNDRY TUB AND 1 WATER HEATER.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  23. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 834101 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING HOUSE DRAIN,STACKS,5 TOILET,6 LAVS,3 TUBS,1 SHOWER,1 KITCHEN SINK,1 LAUNDRY TUB AND WATER HEATER(SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 834102 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING HOUSE DRAIN,STACKS,5 TOILET,6 LAVS,3 TUBS,1 SHOWER,1 KITCHEN SINK,1 LAUNDRY TUB AND WATER HEATER(SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  25. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 816322 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT #674330 ISSUED CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT (4)STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH GARAGE AND FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. ALL CHANGES ARE AS PER PLANS.

  26. PermitMechanical

    Permit 827339 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT FURNACES & AC WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)

  27. PermitMechanical

    Permit 827341 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT FURNACES & AC WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)

  28. PermitMechanical

    Permit 827343 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT FURNACES & AC WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)

  29. PermitMechanical

    Permit 827345 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT FURNACES & AC WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)

  30. PermitMechanical

    Permit 827350 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT FURNACES & AC WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)

  31. PermitMechanical

    Permit 827799 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT FURNACES & AC WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)

  32. PermitMechanical

    Permit 827802 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT FURNACES & AC WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)

  33. PermitMechanical

    Permit 827809 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT FURNACES & AC WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)

  34. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 813904 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION:EXTERIOR PLUMBING;SITE WORK FOR 8 HOMES; 2" DIP PRIVATE DOMESTIC MAIN;5 INCH SANITARY & 10 INCH STORM SEWERS; EIGHT 5" CURB TRAP/FAI; ONE 10" SITE CURB TRAP/FAI; 2 INLETS 1 TRENCH DRAIN 1 BACKFLOR PREVENTER 8 RAIN LEADERS - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  35. ViolationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG

    Case 674330 · Violation 4411440 · Code A-302.10/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  36. ViolationPERMB- JOIST/RAFTR XSECT DIFER

    Case 674330 · Violation 4411441 · Code A-302.10/9 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  37. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 674330 · Violation 4411439 · Code A-302.10/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  38. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 568972 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  39. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 568972 · Violation 4191848 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP

    Case 568972 · Violation 4191849 · Code A-302.8/31 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 568972 · FAILED

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

  42. PermitDemolition

    Permit 688027 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY STRUCTURE. FULL SIDEWALK AND STREET CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.6/10/16 OWNER WAS ISSUED PERMIT.

  43. PermitZoning admin review

    Permit 671090 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FOR PERMITS #644164 AS PER REVISED PLANS.

  44. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 648869 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF BRICK BUILDING COMBINED WITH 212 N 21ST

  45. PermitNew construction

    Permit 674330 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT (8) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS SEPARATED BY TWO HOUR FIRE RATED FIREWALL. EACH DWELLING UNIT IS AN ATTACHED FOUR STORY STRUCTURE WITH GARAGE, ROOF DECK WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE AND FULL FINISHED BASEMENT AS PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCIES FOR EACH BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRE FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  46. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 676125 · COMPLETED

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY. SEE APPLICATION 674330 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

  47. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 676126 · COMPLETED

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY. SEE APPLICATION 674330 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

  48. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 676127 · COMPLETED

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY. SEE APPLICATION 674330 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

  49. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 676128 · COMPLETED

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY. SEE APPLICATION 674330 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

  50. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 676129 · COMPLETED

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY. SEE APPLICATION 674330 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

  51. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 676130 · COMPLETED

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY. SEE APPLICATION 674330 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

  52. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 676131 · COMPLETED

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY. SEE APPLICATION 674330 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

  53. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 676132 · COMPLETED

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY. SEE APPLICATION 674330 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

  54. PermitZoning

    Permit 644164 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS (208-10 AND 212 N. 21ST STREET). PERMIT IS ALSO FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH FIVE (5) PILOT HOUSES AND TEN (10) INTERIOR PARKING SPACES (TWO (2) PER UNIT) IN BUILDING 'A' AND THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH THREE (3) PILOT HOUSES AND FOUR (4) INTERIOR PARKING SPACES (TWO (2) PER UNIT). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (EIGHT (8) TOTAL UNITS, FIVE (5) IN BUILDING 'A' AND THREE (3) IN UNIT 'B') WITH A TOTAL OF TEN (10) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES AND FIVE (5) ROOF DECKS IN BUILDING 'A' AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) UNITS) WITH A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES AND THREE (3) ROOF DECKS IN BUILDING 'B'. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

  55. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 659240 · COMPLETED

    SEAL LATERAL AND REMOVE CURB TRAP PA20153431949 (COMMERCIAL)CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  56. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 26399 · OPEN · Granted

    Related permit 644164 · PERMIT FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS (208 AND 210 N. 21ST STREET). PERMIT IS ALSO FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH F

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 2:18 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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