House report

2236 Watkins St

3 bd2 ba1,239 sqftRSA5built 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$367K 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 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) median$310K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record42 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  2. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  3. PermitElectrical
  4. PermitPlumbing
  5. PermitMechanical
  6. PermitZoning
  7. PermitAddition
  8. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  9. PermitMajor alteration
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL
  12. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $10K
  14. Deed / saleDeed / sale $300K
  15. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  16. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  17. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  18. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  20. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT STAIRS, ETC
  26. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  27. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  31. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  32. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  33. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  34. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. L&I violationDRAINAGE-MAIN DRAIN REPAIR-RES
  39. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $11K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,399/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $99,933 × 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 $309,900. 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 364092900
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $99,933 of $367,400 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 $10,650.63 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2003$1,004.64 total · $94.19 principal · $111.62 interest · $6.59 penalty2004$621.40 total · $261.54 principal · $286.38 interest · $18.31 penalty2005$596.46 total · $261.54 principal · $262.85 interest · $18.31 penalty2006$571.51 total · $261.54 principal · $239.31 interest · $18.31 penalty2007$546.56 total · $261.54 principal · $215.77 interest · $18.31 penalty2008$556.50 total · $279.78 principal · $205.64 interest · $19.58 penalty2009$529.81 total · $279.78 principal · $180.46 interest · $19.58 penalty2010$503.12 total · $279.78 principal · $155.28 interest · $19.58 penalty2011$521.50 total · $307.48 principal · $142.98 interest · $21.52 penalty2012$510.31 total · $319.33 principal · $119.74 interest · $22.35 penalty2013$496.35 total · $330.81 principal · $94.28 interest · $23.16 penalty2014$1,503.20 total · $1,052.50 principal · $205.23 interest · $73.68 penalty2015$1,402.79 total · $1,052.50 principal · $110.51 interest · $73.68 penalty2016$1,286.48 total · $1,099.47 principal · $16.50 interest · $10.99 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 ~$1,399/year

$99,933 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$3,744/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$5,143/year

$367,400 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: ($367,400 assessed − $267,467 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,399/year Full-assessment scenario: $367,400 × 1.3998% ≈ $5,143/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
Interior
1,239 sqft livable area
Lot
658 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

2200 block of Watkins St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2234 Watkins St  ·  2238 Watkins 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 621844 · 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.

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

    Case 564110 · PASSED

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

  3. PermitElectrical

    Permit 887234 · COMPLETED

    REWIRE THROUGHOUT SWITCHES, OUTLETS, SMOKE DETECTOR & C/O DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2008 SOUTH DISTRICT

  4. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 876285 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2-WATER CLOSETS,2-LAVS,1-BATHTUB,1-LAUNDRY,1-KITCHEN SINK,1-GARBAGE DISPOSAL,1-DISHWASHER,STACK,HOUSE DRAIN AND 1-WATER HEATER.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  5. PermitMechanical

    Permit 872451 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL HVAC 85,000 BTU 95% EFF 2 TON CONDENSER BASEMENT

  6. PermitZoning

    Permit 852979 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STORY REAR ADDITION AND THIRD STORY ADDITION OVER AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE THIRD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

  7. PermitAddition

    Permit 852980 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INTERIOR / EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) STORY REAR ADDITION AND THIRD STORY ADDITION OVER AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY PORTION WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE THIRD STORY IN AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER PLAN.

  8. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 583036 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 853481 · COMPLETED

    FOR (REMOVE REMAINING DETERIORATED MEMBERS OF PREVIOUS EXISTED ROOM WHICH DETERIORATED AND COLLAPSED OR WAS REMOVED PARTIALLY AND SEAL EXPOSED PORTION OF HOUSE FROM ELEMENTS) TO RESOLVE CASE #583036. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #583036.

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 621844 · 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.

  11. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL

    Case 621844 · Violation 4586400 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 621844 · Violation 4586399 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  13. Recorded transfer$10K transfer

    2018

  14. Recorded transfer$300K transfer

    2018

  15. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 583036 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 583036 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 583036 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 583036 · Violation 4548378 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 583036 · Violation 4548379 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 583036 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 564110 · 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.

  22. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 466923 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 564110 · 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.

  24. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 564110 · Violation 4238171 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT STAIRS, ETC

    Case 564110 · Violation 4238174 · Code PM15-304.10 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 564110 · Violation 4238173 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 564110 · Violation 4238172 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 564110 · 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.

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 466923 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 466923 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 466923 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 468349 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 468349 · 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.

  34. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 466923 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 468349 · 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.

  36. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 466923 · FAILED

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 468349 · 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.

  38. ViolationDRAINAGE-MAIN DRAIN REPAIR-RES

    Case 468349 · Violation 3672276 · Code PM-405.3/8 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 468349 · Violation 3672275 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 468349 · 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.

  41. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 466923 · Violation 4212976 · Code PM-307.1/12 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 466923 · FAILED

    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 24, 2026, 7:03 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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