House report

2138 Sears St

3 bd2 ba2 stories1,200 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$400K 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$250K$500KZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$434K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseJonathan Edelman: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  2. PermitAlterations
  3. PermitChange of Use
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  7. LicenseJAMES BURTON..: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationPARTIAL DEMOLITION
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  19. LicenseJAMES BURTON..: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  20. Deed / saleDeed / sale $120K
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. InspectionVAC INSP
  23. InspectionVAC INSP
  24. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  25. InspectionVAC INSP
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. LicenseJAMES BURTON (BURTON RENOVATIONS LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  35. LicenseJAMES BURTON (BURTON RENOVATIONS LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  36. PermitPlumbing
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · active rental license. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$2,327/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $166,262 × 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 $434,200. 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 361125600
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $166,262 of $399,600 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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 ~$2,327/year

$166,262 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$3,267/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$5,594/year

$399,600 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: ($399,600 assessed − $233,338 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $2,327/year Full-assessment scenario: $399,600 × 1.3998% ≈ $5,594/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
2
Interior
1,200 sqft livable area
Lot
760 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Block context

2100 block of Sears St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2136 Sears St  ·  2140 Sears St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

Jonathan EdelmanActive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 15, 2023 · Filed expiration Mar 14, 2027

JAMES BURTON..Inactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Nov 18, 2019 · Terminal license date Jan 16, 2021

JAMES BURTON (BURTON RENOVATIONS LLC)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 17, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 37 dated rows
  1. License issue eventJonathan Edelman: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 918851 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  2. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2022-017247 · Expired

    CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET

  3. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-009511 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Single-Family

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-004179 · Completed

    Install Direct vent 60k BTU Gas Fired Furnace Install New Duct with a Total of (8)Diffusers/Registers Throughout house Install 2 ton AC system -Outdoor unit in yard RP-2020 001334

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-007018 · Completed

    2138 SEARS ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146-4536 TYPE OF WORK- ADDITION, BACK BEDROOM, KITCHEN, HALF-BATH DEDICATED CIRCUITS - 9 TOTAL 1 KITCHEN GFCI 20 AMP 2 KITCHEN GFCI 20 AMP 3 FRIDGE 20 AMP 4 RANGE/MICRO 20 AMP 5 DISHWASHER 20 AMP 6 GARBAGE DISPOSAL 15 AMP 7 BATHROOM GFCI 20 AMP 8 LIGHTING, OUTLETS AFCI 15 AMP 9 A/C 2-POLE 30 AMP UPSTAIRS NEW BEDROOM WORK 1 OUTLETS- 5 OUTLETS ADDED UNDER NEW AFCI 15 AMP CIRCUIT WITH 14/2 ROMEX 2 LIGHTING- SWITCH LEGS FOR 4 LIGHTS WERE RAN FOR 4 WAFER LED LIGHTS TO SINGLE SWITCH BY DOOR IN 14/2 ROMEX 3 SMOKE DETECTOR ADDED- 14/3 WIRE RAN TO ROUND BOX FOR SMOKE DETECTOR FROM EXISTING SMOKE DETECTOR IN HALL KITCHEN NEW WORK 2 DEDICATED 20 AMP CIRCUITS WERE RAN, BOTH LOAD OFF TO ANOTHER LOCATION WHERE THERE WILL BE A 20 AMP OUTLET IN 12/2 ROMEX NEW DEDICATED 20 AMP LINES FOR THE FRIDGE, RANGE/MICRO, DISHWASHER WERE RAN IN 12/2 ROMEX NEW DEDICATED 15 AMP CIRCUIT (14/2 ROMEX) FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL RAN TO SWITCH BY SINK, THEN SWITCH LEG RAN UNDER THE SINK FROM THAT SWITCH LOCATION FOR GFCI DEVICE LIGHTING- 3 SWITCH LEGS WERE RAN FOR 3 WAFER LED LIGHTS THAT IS 3 WAY CONTROLLED FROM ENTRY OF KITCHEN AND BACKDOOR SWITCH LOCATION BACK DOOR LIGHT SWITCH LEG RAN FROM BACK DOOR SWITCH LOCATION FED FROM NEW AFCI 15 AMP CIRCUIT OUTDOOR WP GFCI WAS RAN OFF OF NEW AFCI 15 AMP CIRCUIT 10/2 HOMERUN RAN TO NEW A/C LOCATION WHERE IT WILL PLACED IN A 30 AMP NON FUSED DISCONNECT AND LOADED TO UNIT HALF-BATH NEW WORK DEDICATED 20 AMP CIRCUIT RAN FOR BATHROOM GFCI SWITCH FED FROM NEW AFCI 15 AMP CIRCUIT THAT CONTROLS AN EXHAUST FAN, AND VANITY LIGHT LIGHTING SWITCHLEG TOTALS 9 1 EXHAUST FAN As per 2014 nec

  6. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-012150 · Completed

    Rough and finish (7) fixtures

  7. License terminal eventJAMES BURTON..: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 829552 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-004888 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2020-001334 · Completed

    Construction of rear two (2) story addition per submitted plans.

  10. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2020-007445 · Completed

    FOR THE DEMO OF A REAR STRUCTURE. FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION (NTE 38 FT.) TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS. FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-004888 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-004888 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-004888 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-004888 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-004888 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationPARTIAL DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2020-004888 · Violation VI-2020-001055 · Code A-301.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-004888 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 630074 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. License issue eventJAMES BURTON..: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 829552 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  20. Recorded transfer$120K transfer

    2019

  21. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 630074 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  22. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 630074 · CLOSED

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

  23. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 630074 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 630074 · Violation 4912643 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 630074 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 526267 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 526267 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  28. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 526267 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 526267 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 526267 · 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.

  31. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 526267 · Violation 4111411 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 85243 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 526267 · 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.

  34. License terminal eventJAMES BURTON (BURTON RENOVATIONS LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 599839 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  35. License issue eventJAMES BURTON (BURTON RENOVATIONS LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 599839 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  36. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 271469 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 85243 · 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 27, 2026, 5:11 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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