House report

2147 Catharine St

4 bd3 stories2,105 sqftRSA5built 2024

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$1.0M 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$1.0M$2.0MZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$1.1M2011201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&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 record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.0M
  2. TeardownDemolished
  3. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  5. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  6. PermitNew Construction
  7. PermitNew Construction
  8. PermitNew Construction
  9. PermitExcavation
  10. PermitNew Construction
  11. PermitMinor Demolition
  12. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  13. PermitFull Demolition
  14. PermitAlterations
  15. PermitParty Wall Protection
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  18. InspectionVAC INSP
  19. InspectionVAC INSP
  20. InspectionVAC INSP
  21. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  22. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  23. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  24. InspectionVAC INSP
  25. InspectionVAC INSP
  26. AppealZoning board appeal
  27. PermitAlteration
  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 violationVACANT PROP-BLIGHTED COND
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  37. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  38. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. PermitMechanical
  41. PermitElectrical
  42. PermitAlteration
  43. PermitPlumbing

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $8K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$3,971/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $283,665 × 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 $1,133,400. 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 302081410
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $283,665 of $1,037,800 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 $7,539.06 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$2,814.03 total · $2,041.05 principal · $214.31 interest · $142.87 penalty2016$4,725.03 total · $4,264.28 principal · $63.96 interest · $42.64 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 ~$3,971/year

$283,665 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$10,556/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$14,527/year

$1,037,800 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: ($1,037,800 assessed − $754,135 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $3,971/year Full-assessment scenario: $1,037,800 × 1.3998% ≈ $14,527/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
Stories
3
Interior
2,105 sqft livable area
Lot
900 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
1 CLOSED · Granted with conditions · 2018

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

Block context

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

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Next door: 2145 Catharine St  ·  2149 Catharine 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 42 dated rows
  1. Recorded transfer$1.0M transfer

    2025

  2. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-010452 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2023-005355

  3. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-010450 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2023-005355

  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-010451 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2023-005355

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2023-007063 · Completed

    Electrical Permit for combo RP-2023-005355

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2023-002224 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2023-003290 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2023-005355

  8. PermitExcavation

    Permit SP-2023-000686 · Completed

    Excavation Permit for RP-2023-005355

  9. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2023-005355 · Completed

    5/8/2024 - Change of DPRC ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY.

  10. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2023-000626 · Expired

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE.

  11. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2023-003110 · Completed

    Erection of an attached structure with cellar, roof deck with access structure (maximum size not to exceed 125 sq. feet, maximum height not to exceed 10 feet, and for roof access only) (size and location as shown on plan) to use as single-family household living.

  12. PermitFull Demolition

    Permit ZP-2023-003332 · Issued

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  13. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-004403 · Expired

    SEAL LATERAL FOR COMPLETE DEMO

  14. PermitParty Wall Protection

    Permit GM-2023-002427 · 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.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 638919 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 638919 · 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.

  17. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 638919 · CLOSED

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

  18. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 638919 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 638921 · CLOSED

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

  20. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 638919 · Violation 211948203 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 638921 · Violation 4707307 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  22. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 638921 · Violation 4707306 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  23. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 638919 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 638921 · FAILED

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

  25. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 31272 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 789286 · PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE (TO ENCLOSE ACCESS STAIRS ONLY), SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLAN/APPLICATION.

  26. PermitAlteration

    Permit 701398 · EXPIRED

    LIGHT DEMO,NEW FLOOR SHEATHING,INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALLS AND GYPSUM,REPLACING WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENING

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

    Case 508626 · PASSED

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 508626 · 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.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 508626 · 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.

  30. ViolationVACANT PROP-BLIGHTED COND

    Case 508626 · Violation 3818322 · Code PM15-901.2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 508626 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 404095 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 404095 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 404095 · 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.

  35. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 404095 · Violation 3257552 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 404095 · Violation 3257551 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 404095 · Violation 3257550 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 404095 · 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.

  39. PermitMechanical

    Permit 367105 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE GOODMAN GMS090 WARM AIR FURNACE

  40. PermitElectrical

    Permit 370067 · COMPLETED

    SFD-REPLACE DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURES;REPLACE DEFECTIVE /PAINTED SWITCHES AND RECEPTS. CHECK EXISTING SMOKE ALARM SYSTEMS. INSURE DEVICES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY & MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. REPLACE 100A SERVICE CABLE PER 2008 NEC

  41. PermitAlteration

    Permit 365633 · EXPIRED

    MINOR PAINTING, PATCHING AND REAPIRING RESIDENTIAL UNIT FOR OCCUPANCY

  42. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 363043 · COMPLETED

    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EXISTING FIXTURES - REPLACE GAS HOT WATER HEATER

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 7:56 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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