2026 assessment
$1.7M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
239-47 Arch St
3,030 sqftSPPOAbuilt 1740
Property at a glanceMuseum
City Of Phila & Betsy Ross House
2027 published assessment
$1.7M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
200 block of Arch St
ZIP 19106
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,662,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.6M 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$1.6M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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 · 2007-04-02ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2007-04-02OperationsThis 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 · 2007-05-30OperationsThis 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 · 2008-04-03ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2008-04-03OperationsThis 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 ↗
- License · 2008-04-03TAYLOR RENTAL 1309 (CHRIS CABA; AND DBA THE PARTY CENTER): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing 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 ↗
- Permit · 2008-05-22OperationsThis 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 · 2008-06-13OperationsThis 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 · 2009-05-13OperationsThis 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 · 2009-06-05OperationsThis 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 · 2011-05-04OperationsThis 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 · 2011-06-13Major 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 · 2012-06-15OperationsThis 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 · 2012-06-27OperationsThis 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 · 2012-09-11OperationsThis 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 · 2015-12-01ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2017-03-17MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-04-03OperationsThis 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 · 2017-05-11ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2017-08-01OperationsThis 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 · 2018-06-04OperationsThis 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 · 2020-02-21Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2020-02-24New 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 · 2020-03-11AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-04-05AlterationsThis 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 · 2024-06-27Descriptive/MiscellaneousThis 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 ↗
- License · 2010-06-11BEST DARN KETTLECORN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing 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 ↗
- License · 2010-06-11THE FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing 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 ↗
- License · 2011-04-30BEST DARN KETTLECORN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2011-04-30THE FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2008-07-01TAYLOR RENTAL 1309 (CHRIS CABA; AND DBA THE PARTY CENTER): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2002-04-19HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license 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 ↗
- License · 2003-04-30HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-03-27Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-04-04Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentPermitLicenseCertification
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- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitDescriptive/Miscellaneous
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitOperations
- PermitOperations
- PermitElectrical
- PermitOperations
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitOperations
- PermitOperations
- PermitOperations
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitOperations
- LicenseBEST DARN KETTLECORN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseTHE FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseBEST DARN KETTLECORN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseTHE FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing initially issued
- PermitOperations
- PermitOperations
- LicenseTAYLOR RENTAL 1309 (CHRIS CABA; AND DBA THE PARTY CENTER): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
- PermitOperations
- PermitOperations
- PermitElectrical
- PermitOperations
- LicenseTAYLOR RENTAL 1309 (CHRIS CABA; AND DBA THE PARTY CENTER): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
- PermitOperations
- PermitElectrical
- PermitOperations
- LicenseHISTORIC PHILADELPHIA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- LicenseHISTORIC PHILADELPHIA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$0/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $1,662,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7810042002026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.
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.”
Property report
Not a house
Museum. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
What it is
Museum
Misc Museum Masonry+Other
Owner
City Of Phila & Betsy Ross House
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$549
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City
city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,030 sqft
Lot size
9,444 sqft
Built
1740
Zoning
SPPOA
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
City Of Phila & Betsy Ross House · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 3859 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.6B combined
• Tax bills mail to 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia PA, 19102
Block context
200 block of Arch St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 229 Arch St · 249-53 Arch St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA INCInactive
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Apr 19, 2002 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2003
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.
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- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-019005 · Certified
Expires 2026-04-04
- PermitDescriptive/Miscellaneous
Permit GP-2024-005758 · Expired
Replacement-in-kind of cedar shingle roofs on historic portions of building. Removal of existing asbestos shingles from non-contributing portion of complex and replacement with asphalt shingles. All work per Philadelphia Historical commission approval.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-014882 · Certified
Expires 2025-03-27
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-005430 · Completed
Replacement only. (2) Urinals (4) Lavs (6) WC
- PermitAlterations
Permit 1056871 · Completed
REPLACEMENT ONLY 12 FIXTURES AS PER 2004 PPC
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1052207 · Completed
REMOVE 7 EXISTING BASEMENT LIGHTS REPLACE WITH NEW LIGHTS REUSE EXISTING CIRCUITRY AS PER 2017 NEC
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 1044013 · Completed
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING TOILET ROOMS WITHIN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK.
- PermitOperations
Permit 25599 · COMPLETED
06/05/18 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT 40'X 50'
- PermitOperations
Permit 25038 · COMPLETED
7/18/17 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT 30X40
- PermitElectrical
Permit 760093 · COMPLETED
INSTALL MAIN DISTRIBUTION APNEL, SUB APNEL, POWER TO MECHAICAL EQUIPMENT RE WORK EXISTING FEEDERS TO ACCOMMODATE NEW PANEL BOARDS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)
- PermitOperations
Permit 24731 · COMPLETED
4/24/17 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT 40X50
- PermitMechanical
Permit 759863 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 650117 · COMPLETED
INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WITH HORN/STROBES, SMOKE DETECTORS, HEAT DETECTORS, PULL STATIONS, REMOTE ANNUNCIATOS PANEL, CCTZ SYSTEM WITH CAMERAS, MONITORS, RACK, DVR, CABLING AS PER NFPA72
- PermitOperations
Permit 21853 · COMPLETED
ASSEMBLY TENT (1)30'X40') BETSY ROSS HOUSE
- PermitOperations
Permit 21706 · COMPLETED
08/07/2012 ERECT ONE (1) ASSEMBLY USE TENT (30;X40')FOR BETSY ROSS HOUSE DINNER
- PermitOperations
Permit 21687 · COMPLETED
06/16/2012 ERECT ONE (1) ASSEMBLY USE TENT
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 337775 · COMPLETED
REPLACE CELLAR DOORS WITH NEW BULKHEAD DOORS IN THE SAME LOCATION FOR HISTORIC PROPERTY (BETSY ROSS HOUSE)
- PermitOperations
Permit 21006 · COMPLETED
6/9/11-ERECTION OF (1)-ASSEMBLY USE TENT FOR NAGY WELCOM PARTY
- License terminal eventBEST DARN KETTLECORN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing marked inactive
License 505314 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventTHE FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing marked inactive
License 505317 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventBEST DARN KETTLECORN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing initially issued
License 505314 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventTHE FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) L&I license filing initially issued
License 505317 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitOperations
Permit 19422 · COMPLETED
6/12/09-INSTALLING TENT FOR WEATHER PROTECTED SEATING AREA
- PermitOperations
Permit 18907 · COMPLETED
5/23/09 - TENTS INSTALLED ON SITE FOR WEATHER PROTECTION
- License terminal eventTAYLOR RENTAL 1309 (CHRIS CABA; AND DBA THE PARTY CENTER): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
License 440452 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitOperations
Permit 8799 · COMPLETED
6/14/08 - TENT ERECTED ON SITE FOR FESTIVAL OF FLAGS
- PermitOperations
Permit 7650 · COMPLETED
6/11/08 - TENT ERECTED ON SITE FOR FLAG FESTIVAL
- PermitElectrical
Permit 142729 · COMPLETED
PROVIDE POWER FOR TENT FROM OWNERS EXISTING GFI RECEPTACLE FROM 4/5/08 TO 4/5/08, PER 2005 NEC (CC DIST)
- PermitOperations
Permit 4460 · COMPLETED
4/5/08 - TENT ERECTED ON SITE FOR SATURDAY EVENT
- License issue eventTAYLOR RENTAL 1309 (CHRIS CABA; AND DBA THE PARTY CENTER): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
License 440452 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitOperations
Permit 1266 · COMPLETED
ERECT TENT ON MAY 30, 2007
- PermitElectrical
Permit 66185 · COMPLETED
PROVIDE POWER TO TENT LGIHTS FROM EXISTING GFI RECEPT. FROM 4/4/07 TO 4/11/07 (CENTER CITY DIST)
- PermitOperations
Permit 1080 · COMPLETED
ERECT TWO TENTS (9X20 & 30X45) TO BE CONNECTED AS ONE TENT AT THE BETSY ROSS HOUSE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2007
- License terminal eventHISTORIC PHILADELPHIA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 199585 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventHISTORIC PHILADELPHIA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 199585 · Inactive
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 11:07 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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