2026 assessment
$2.1M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
240 Arch St
4 bd4 ba3,772 sqftCMX3built 2016
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19106 area
Old City · Society Hill
200 block of Arch 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 · 2017$150K 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$1.9M 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$2.0M 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$2.0M 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$2.0M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2018Deed / sale $2.1MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2013-05-28ZoningThis 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 · 2013-07-18Zoning/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 ↗
- Permit · 2014-04-11New 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 · 2014-06-16PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-06-16PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-07-28New 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 · 2014-08-06ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-08-26AdministrativeThis 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 · 2015-01-05SuppressionThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-02-10MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-02-20ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-04-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-04-21ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-02-05EXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAINA 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 · 2014-02-05CI INSPA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-03-19WALL DETERIORATEDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-03-19WALL FRACTUREDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-03-19WALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKSA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-03-19WALL BULGEDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-03-19ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2014-03-19CSUINITIALA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-08-12INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-08-19DEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTRA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-09-25WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2014-04-04CI INSPA 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 · 2014-08-25CSUINITIALA 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 ↗
- Certification · 2026-01-28Sprinkler 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2013-04-23Zoning 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19106 (Old City · Society Hill) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification
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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $2.1M
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew construction
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitNew construction
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationWALL DETERIORATED
- L&I violationWALL FRACTURED
- L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
- L&I violationWALL BULGED
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$5,879/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $420,000 × 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 $2,100,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0521606052026 OPA taxes $420,000 of $2,100,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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.
$420,000 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$23,517/year
$2,100,000 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: ($2,100,000 assessed − $1,680,000 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $5,879/year
Full-assessment scenario: $2,100,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $29,396/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
Bathrooms
4
Interior
3,772 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,190 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code 1
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
2 spaces
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Denied · 2013
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
200 block of Arch St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
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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.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.
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 29 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-006592 · Certified
Expires 2027-01-28
- Recorded transfer$2.1M transfer
2018
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 514863 · Violation 3724142 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 514863 · Violation 3724141 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 604503 · COMPLETED
200AMP SERVICE & WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD) CC DISTRICT
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 603931 · COMPLETED
LATERAL,HOUSE DRAIN,HOUSE TRAP,FAI & WATER SERV PA20151100263 "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"(CENTER CITY)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 591742 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 100AMP SERVICE WITH A 1-20 CIRCUIT SUB PANEL AND WIRE , 33 OUTLETS, 30 LIGHTS, 15 SWITCHES APPLIANCE CIRCUITS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 589244 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 2 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK(SFD)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 577319 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH TWO INCH (2") FIRE SERVICE LINE, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FIVE (5) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH GARAGE, BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK PER PLANS. SEPARATE PEMRITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 550097 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT #514863 TO INDICATE CHANGE IN FRAMING AND MODIFICATION OF THE PROPOSED ELEVATOR PIT FOUNDATION
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 422682 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 490588 · Violation 3290194 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 554031 · COMPLETED
INSTALL TEMP 100 AMP SERVICE 20 CKTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOME & INSTALL 3-GFCI OUTLETS 20AMP FROM 8/12/14 TO 11/12 14 AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD)
- PermitNew construction
Permit 490588 · COMPLETED
FOUNDATION WORK ONLY. ALL OTHER WORK REQUIRES ADDITIONAL PERMITS. CALL THE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 543193 · REVOKED
6-WC, 6-LAV, 4-TUBS, 1-WET BED, 1-WASH BOX, 1-KIT SINK, 2-PANTRY SINK & 1-BOOSTER PUMP (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 543226 · COMPLETED
6-WC, 6-LAV, 4-TUBS, 1-WET BED, 1-WASH BOX, 1-KIT SINK, 2-PANTRY SINK, 1-BOOSTER PUMP & 1-SEWAGE EJECTOR, CAST IRON & PEX (SFD)
- PermitNew construction
Permit 514863 · COMPLETED
PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SFD AS PER PLANS
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 418302 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationWALL DETERIORATED
Case 422682 · Violation 3115605 · Code PM-307.1/11 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWALL FRACTURED
Case 422682 · Violation 3115607 · Code PM-307.1/9 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
Case 422682 · Violation 3115604 · Code PM-307.1/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWALL BULGED
Case 422682 · Violation 3115606 · Code PM-307.1/8 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 422682 · Violation 3115603 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 422682 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
Case 418302 · Violation 3079891 · Code PM-302.5/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 418302 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 477314 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED FIVE STORY STRUCTURE FOR THE USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- PermitZoning
Permit 471933 · COMPLETED
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE (3) LOTS FROM (1) LOT TO BE KNOWN AS PARCEL "A", PARCEL "B" AND PARCEL "C"
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 20059 · CLOSED · Denied
Related permit 455060 · PERMIT FOR THE IS RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE THREE (3) LOTS FROM ONE (1) EXISTING LOT; FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (65' HIGH) ON EACH PARCEL TO INCLUDE A CELLAR, A REAR 2ND FLOOR DECK ABOVE THE FIRST FLOOR ROOF, A FRON
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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