House report

242 Montrose St

4 bd5 ba3,106 sqftRSA5built 2025

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$1.6M 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 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) median$1.6M2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. AppealLIRB SVN Appeal
  3. AppealLIRB SVN Appeal
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationALTER EXISTING PLUMBING
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.6M
  8. L&I violationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED
  9. L&I violationPOSTING OF PERMITS
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  13. L&I violationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
  17. L&I violationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
  21. L&I violationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. PermitNew Construction
  25. PermitNew Construction
  26. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. L&I violationSAFEGUARDSB- EXCAVATION/ FOUNDATIONS
  29. L&I violationSAFEGUARDSB- PARTY WALL PROTECTION
  30. PermitNew Construction
  31. PermitAlterations
  32. PermitMinor Demolition
  33. PermitAlterations
  34. PermitFull Demolition
  35. PermitNew Construction
  36. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  37. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  38. LicenseFISHER JOSEPH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  39. LicenseFISHER JOSEPH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · 3 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$4,479/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $320,000 × 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 $1,600,000. 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 021000040
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $320,000 of $1,600,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$4,479/year

$320,000 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$17,918/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$22,397/year

$1,600,000 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: ($1,600,000 assessed − $1,280,000 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $4,479/year Full-assessment scenario: $1,600,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $22,397/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
5
Interior
3,106 sqft livable area
Lot
1,850 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
3 spaces
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
3 Closed · Complete · 2025

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

Block context

200 block of Montrose St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 240 Montrose St  ·  244 Montrose St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

FISHER JOSEPHInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 9, 2003 · Terminal license date Aug 20, 2007

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 39 dated rows
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-005774 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-10

  2. AppealLIRB SVN Appeal

    Appeal HA-2024-004056 · Closed · Complete

    See Attached

  3. AppealLIRB SVN Appeal

    Appeal HA-2024-004058 · Closed · Complete

    See Attached

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-047515 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. ViolationALTER EXISTING PLUMBING

    Case CF-2025-047515 · Violation VI-2025-035615 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-047515 · FAILED

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

  7. Recorded transfer$1.6M transfer

    2025

  8. ViolationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED

    Case CF-2024-095603 · Violation VI-2024-073548 · Code B-3306.2 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  9. ViolationPOSTING OF PERMITS

    Case CF-2024-095605 · Violation VI-2024-073551 · Code A-302.8 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-095603 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-095605 · FAILED

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

  12. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-015099 · Completed

    Install 1) 5" Curb Trap and Fresh Air Inlet, install a new 6" Curb Trap and Fresh Air Inlet. Install all drain and water lines to all fixtures for inside. 5 WC, 5 VANITY, 4 Tub and Showers, 1 KS, 1 LS & 1 HWH.

  13. ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS

    Case CF-2023-115705 · Violation VI-2023-087225 · Code A-202.4 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-115705

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-102119 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS

    Case CF-2023-102598 · Violation VI-2023-076242 · Code A-202.4 · WARNING ISSUED

    Resolution: WARNING ISSUED

  17. ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS

    Case CF-2023-102638 · Violation VI-2023-076244 · Code A-202.4 · WARNING ISSUED

    Resolution: WARNING ISSUED

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-102598

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-102638

  20. ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK

    Case CF-2023-102119 · Violation VI-2023-075950 · Code A-402.1/1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. ViolationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED

    Case CF-2023-102119 · Violation VI-2023-075954 · Code B-3306.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-102119 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-116749 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2021-000890 · Completed

    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 ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON 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.(Work includes Planned Unit Development (PUD) 3 of three (3) single family dwelling units)

  25. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2021-001422 · Completed

    AMEND PERMIT 4/2/2024 - CHANE OF AGENCY 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 ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON 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.(Work includes Planned Unit Development (PUD) 3 of three (3) single family dwelling units)

  26. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-002506 · Completed

    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 ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON 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.(Work includes Planned Unit Development (PUD) 3 of three (3) single family dwelling units)

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-116749 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationSAFEGUARDSB- EXCAVATION/ FOUNDATIONS

    Case CF-2022-116749 · Violation VI-2022-087200 · Code B-3304 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationSAFEGUARDSB- PARTY WALL PROTECTION

    Case CF-2022-116749 · Violation VI-2022-087201 · Code B-3306 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2022-002892 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.

  31. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-021983 · Expired

    SEALING LATERAL PPC 2018

  32. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2021-001112 · Expired

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A ONE-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON THE LOT. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 6 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.

  33. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-009553 · Completed

    SEALING LATERAL PPC 2018

  34. PermitFull Demolition

    Permit ZP-2021-005946 · Completed

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON LOT

  35. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2020-012070 · Completed

    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 ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON 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.(Work includes Planned Unit Development (PUD) 3 of three (3) single family dwelling units)**AMEND 3/24/25- TO CHANGE SPECIAL INSPECTOR AND DPRC-SI***

  36. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal 39925 · In Process · Complete

    Related permit 1048417 · PERMIT FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ONE STORY STRUCTURE ON THE LOT; AND FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL – A) FROM FOUR (4) LOTS (925, 927, 929 & 931 S 3RD ST) (TWO OPA ACCOUNTS; 925-27 & 929-31 S 03RD ST). SI

  37. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-001190 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN.

  38. License terminal eventFISHER JOSEPH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 225473 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  39. License issue eventFISHER JOSEPH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 225473 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 9:28 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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