2026 assessment
$299K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
228 N 53rd St
3 stories5,070 sqftRSA3built 1960
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19139 area
Walnut Hill · Haddington
200 block of N 53rd 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$190K 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$190K 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$190K 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$140K 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$146K 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$146K 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$146K 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$231K 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$231K 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$299K 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$299K 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$350K 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 · 2010-10-19Zoning/useThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-10-19Zoning 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 ↗
- Permit · 2010-12-17Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2012-06-05AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-08-02New ConstructionThis 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 · 2014-05-02MechanicalThis 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 · 2014-06-25ZoningThis 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 · 2014-10-08AdministrativeThis 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 · 2014-11-13Zoning admin reviewThis 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 · 2014-11-21AdministrativeThis 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 · 2015-03-06PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-04-06SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2015-02-02PERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMBA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2015-02-02PP_PLUMBA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2015-04-25PP_PLUMBA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2004-10-28MICHAEL W JOHNS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2015-11-02Building standards 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 19139 (Walnut Hill · Haddington) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record17 events · exact dates, newest first
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- InspectionPP_PLUMB
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
- InspectionPP_PLUMB
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitZoning admin review
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitZoning
- PermitMechanical
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseMICHAEL W JOHNS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Flags: active rental license · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$3,320/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $237,168 × 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 $349,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 4411747002026 OPA removes $61,532 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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Stories
3
Interior
5,070 sqft
livable area
Lot
7,754 sqft
Garage
2 spaces
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
A
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
CLOSED · APPROVED · 2015
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
200 block of N 53rd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 230 N 53rd St · 232-34 N 53rd St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
MICHAEL W JOHNSActive
Rental · Initial issue date Oct 28, 2004 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027
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 17 dated rows
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 26057 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 611058 · ON 8/20/15, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #611058.
- InvestigationPP_PLUMB
Case 467709 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 595541 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13-D THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY REAR STRUCTURE. THIS IS A MULTIPURPOSE SYSTEM UTILIZING A COMBINED THREE-QUARTER INCH (3/4") DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 594396 · COMPLETED
ROUGHIN WATER AND DRAIN LINES FOR 1 FULL BATH,1 HALF BATH AND 1 KITCHEN SINK-THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
Case 467709 · Violation 3463680 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationPP_PLUMB
Case 467709 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 569574 · COMPLETED
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT# 311254 FOR CHANGE IN BUILDING LAYOUT FOR PROPOSED USE.
- PermitZoning admin review
Permit 569566 · COMPLETED
TO AMEND A/P NO 298095 (CAL NO 13277) TO CHANGE TO LOCATION OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES: FOR USE AS A DWELLING UNIT ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE REAR BUILDING AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE REAR BUILDING. NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA OF STRUCTURE, NO CHANGE IN USE OF FRONT BUILDING.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 566784 · EXPIRED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT #311254 PER PA EXTENSION ACT. PERMIT EXTENDED TO JULY 1, 2016. WORK INCLUDES RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING STRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE SMALL OFFICE AND HC BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR AND RENOVATE 2ND FLOOR INTO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitZoning
Permit 541606 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF 8' X 9' X 21" HIGH REAR DECK (PROPOSED DECK AREA 70 SQ. FT.) ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH DOG KENNEL IN REAR BLDG.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 514767 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF GAS FIREPLACE PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 484653 · Expired
BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING IN OFFICE AND DWELLING AREA OF BUILDING REPLACE EXISTING SERVICE EQUIPMENT INSTALL FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (MIXED USE) BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING IN OFFICE AND DWELLING AREA OF BUILDING REPLACE EXISTING SERVICE EQUIPMENT INSTALL FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (MIXED USE)
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 408898 · EXPIRED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT #311254 PER PA EXTENSION ACT. PERMIT EXTENDED TO JULY 1, 2013. WORK INCLUDES RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING STRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE SMALL OFFICE AND HC BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR AND RENOVATE 2ND FLOOR INTO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 311254 · EXPIRED
RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING STRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE SMALL OFFICE AND HC BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR AND RENOVATE 2ND FLOOR INTO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 298095 · COMPLETED
USE OF REAR OF BLDG FROM A KENNEL AND VET OFFICE TO AN OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE AND CONVERT 2ND FLOOR OF THE REAR BLDG INTO 1 APT. INSTALL WALL SIGN INFRONT.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 13277 · OPEN · Granted with conditions
Related permit 298095 · PERMIT FOR AN ARCHITECTS OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN THE REAR BUILDING ON THE SAME LOT WITH AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IN THE FRONT BUILDING AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) FLATWALL SIGN (12'X
- License issue eventMICHAEL W JOHNS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 254849 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 24, 2026, 8:30 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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