2026 assessment
$1.1M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
2137 Saint James St
1,708 sqftRSA5built 1900
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19103 area
Rittenhouse · Logan Square
2100 block of St James St
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 · 2016$346K 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 · 2017$346K 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$346K 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$789K 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$815K 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$815K 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$815K 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$957K 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$957K 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2007-08-21AlterationThis 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 · 2008-10-02ZoningThis 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 · 2008-11-07AdditionThis 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 · 2008-12-01PlumbingThis 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 · 2009-02-03AdministrativeThis 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 · 2010-05-24AlterationThis 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 · 2011-02-17EXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)Repair the exterior roofHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2011-02-17HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-03-23HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2008-08-12Zoning board appealA 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 assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19103 (Rittenhouse · Logan Square) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record10 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitAlteration
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitAlteration
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$13,298/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $950,000 × 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 $1,103,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0820819002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Interior
1,708 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,057 sqft
Garage
1 space
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
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2008
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
2100 block of St James St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2135 Saint James St · 2139 Saint James 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 10 dated rows
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 266835 · 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.
- ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
Case 266835 · Violation 1984333 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 266835 · 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.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 274727 · COMPLETED
REPLACE WINDOWS RESTUCCO FACADE AS PER PLANS
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 192915 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT # 180419 TO DEPICT REVISIONS TO GARDEN ROOM ADDITION AND BALCONY. NO INCREASE IN SIZE OR AREA. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 190616 · COMPLETED
NEW 1-1/2 KIT SINK & DRAIN LINE, 1-1/W LAUNDRY TUB & DRAIN LINE, NEW 3" RAIN LEADER, NEW 1/2" HOT & COLD WATER LINE TO NEW FIXTURES, INSTALL DISH WASHER
- PermitAddition
Permit 180419 · COMPLETED
HISTDORICAL COMMISSION REGISTERED PROPERTY. FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR YARD ADDITION, ROOF DECK AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. IF OWNER IS PERFORMING THE WORK ACTIVITY; ALL CODE COMPLINACE RESPOSIBILITY SHALL BEAR ON THE OWNER.
- PermitZoning
Permit 146327 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF A 8'-8 ½" X 11'- 3 ½" ONE STORYSUN-ROOM TYPE ADDITION AT THE 2ND STORY LEVEL AND A 7'- 1 ½" X 15'- 3 ½" ROOF DECK AT THE 2ND STORY ROOF , W/ ACCESS VIA THE 3RD FLOOR AS PART OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 5579 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 146327 · PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 8'-8.5" X 11'-3.5" ONE STORY SUN-ROOM TYPE ADDITION AT THE 2ND STORY LEVEL AND A 7'-1.5"X 15'-3.5" ROOF DECK AT THE 2ND STORY ROOF, WITH ACCESS VIA THE 3RD FLOOR AS PART OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 97925 · COMPLETED
RENOVATE BATHROOM , 3RD FLOOR.REMOVE EXISTING TILE AND FIXTURES AND REPLACE
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 26, 2026, 7:35 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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