House report

2139 Sears St

3 bd3 ba1,660 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$476K 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$472K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $455K
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR LIMIT STATE
  16. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. Deed / saleDeed / sale $135K
  19. InspectionVAC INSP
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  23. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  24. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  26. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT STAIRS, ETC
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  28. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  29. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  31. InspectionVAC INSP
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. PermitAddition
  34. PermitZoning
  35. PermitDemolition
  36. LicenseANETTA GOWANS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  37. LicenseANETTA GOWANS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

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

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$1,890/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $135,000 × 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 $472,100. 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 361123300
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $135,000 of $476,400 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 ~$1,890/year

$135,000 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$4,779/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$6,669/year

$476,400 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: ($476,400 assessed − $341,400 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,890/year Full-assessment scenario: $476,400 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,669/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
3
Interior
1,660 sqft livable area
Lot
707 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: 2137 Sears St  ·  2141 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.

ANETTA GOWANSInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 13, 2003 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2017

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. Recorded transfer$455K transfer

    2026

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 690949 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-005603 · Completed

    Install 1 Kitchen, 1 Laundry, 1 HWH, 2 Hose Bibs, 3 Showers, 1 Tub, 3 Toilets, 3 Vanity 15 TOTAL FIXTURES

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-005625 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Ductwork, 92% efficiency 80,000 btu, 3 ton AC 13 seer, 3 ton coil).

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-003088 · Completed

    Total wire of SFD Install new switches, outlets, lights, and GFCI’s per NEC 2017 Smoke detectors as per NEC 2017 New 200 AMP service install complete

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-030399 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 690949 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-030399 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-030399 · FAILED

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

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2020-005112 · Completed

    Renovation of existing 2 story single family. To add a third floor and pilot house and roof deck. To finish the basement. End product to be a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom single family home with roof deck and finished basement.

  11. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2020-008014 · Expired

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-030399 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 690949 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-030399 · Violation VI-2021-023061 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR LIMIT STATE

    Case CF-2021-030399 · Violation VI-2021-023062 · Code PM15-304.1(C) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-030399 · Violation VI-2021-023060 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-030399 · FAILED

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

  18. Recorded transfer$135K transfer

    2020

  19. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 690959 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 690949 · 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.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 690949 · 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.

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 690949 · Violation 211964037 · Code PM15-304.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  23. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 690949 · Violation 211964036 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  24. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 690949 · Violation 211964080 · Code PM15-304.19V · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 690949 · Violation 211964032 · Code PM15-304.7 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT STAIRS, ETC

    Case 690949 · Violation 211964030 · Code PM15-304.10 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 690949 · Violation 211964033 · Code PM15-304.6 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  28. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 690959 · Violation 5077164 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 690959 · Violation 5077165 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 690959 · Violation 5077166 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 690959 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 690949 · 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.

  33. PermitAddition

    Permit 869470 · EXPIRED

    RENOVATION OF EXISTING TWO STORY ROW HOUSE WITH EXISTING FRAMING. THIRD FLOOR ADDITION WITH NEW FRAMING REAR ADDITION WITH CRAWL SPACE AND NEW FRAMING PRIVATE ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) SUB CONTRACTOR DETAILS REQUIRED AS GC HAD NO EMPLOYEES.SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHORING PRIOR TO EXCAVATION FOR UNDERPINNING AND ENGINEER SHALL BE AT SITE DURING UNDERPINNING.

  34. PermitZoning

    Permit 799688 · COMPLETED

    **ADDITION AT ADJ. PROPERTY 2137 SEARS ST MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER FOR THIS PERMIT TO BE VALID; OTHERWISE, THIS PERMIT WILL BE REVOKED** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE (TO ENCLOSE ACCESS STAIRS ONLY), ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLAN/APPLICATION.

  35. PermitDemolition

    Permit 788976 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMO OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS ONLY,NO STRUCTURAL WORK ON THIS PERMIT

  36. License terminal eventANETTA GOWANS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 233427 · Inactive

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

  37. License issue eventANETTA GOWANS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 233427 · Inactive

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

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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