2026 assessment
$1.4M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
249 S Van Pelt St
4 bd1 ba2,580 sqftRSA5built 1871
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19103 area
Rittenhouse · Logan Square
200 block of S Van Pelt 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$337K 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$337K 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$337K 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$1.1M 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 · 2020$1.1M 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 · 2021$1.1M 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 · 2022$1.1M 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 · 2023$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.4M 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$1.4M 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$1.5M 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 · 2012-11-08ZoningThis 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 · 2012-11-08AdditionThis 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 · 2012-12-21PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-01-17ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-03-20MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-05-14Major 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 · 2015-07-01PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-07-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-08-22ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2012-09-28Zoning 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 19103 (Rittenhouse · Logan Square) medianAssessmentAppealPermit
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- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- AppealZoning board appeal
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record · latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$20,059/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,433,000 × 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 $1,515,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0821940002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
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.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Interior
2,580 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,030 sqft
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
B
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2012
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
200 block of S Van Pelt St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 247 S Van Pelt St · 251 S Van Pelt 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.
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.
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- PermitElectrical
Permit 904126 · COMPLETED
ELECTRICAL: INSTALLATION OF A 5.94KW(DC) SOLAR PV SYSTEM CONSISTING OF (18) PANASONIC 330W MODULE, (18) P400 OPTIMIZERS, AND (1) SE5000H-US SOLAREDGE INNVERTER AS PER 2008 NEC.(CC DISTRICT)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 619146 · COMPLETED
NEW BATHROOM: 1- GFI, 2- SCONCES, 3- RECESSED LIGHTS, EXHAUST FAN. FAMILY ROOM: 2- 10FT LENGTHS OF TRACK LIGHTING ON TWO SWITCHES, 5- NEW RECEPTACLES.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 621837 · COMPLETED
BATHROOM REMODELING REOVE AND REINSTALL NEW FIXTURES TOILET,LAV AND TUB (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 610074 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALLS FOR BATHROOM,KITCHEN & CLOSET/STORAGE ROOM ON 1RST FLOOR.NO EXTERIOR WORK. ALL WORK PER E-Z STANDARDS
- PermitMechanical
Permit 453417 · COMPLETED
INSTALL A 2 TON YORK PACKAGED GAS/ELECTRIC HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INCLUDING RELATED DUCTWORK, GRILLES AND REGISTERS FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER PLANS. PLANS STAMPED AND APPROVED BY PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 448591 · COMPLETED
REWORK EXISTING ELECTRICAL PANEL INSTALL NEW LIGHTS FIXTURES, NEW SWITCHING,NEW RECEPTACLES IN HOUSE PROVIDE POWER TO EXHAUST FAN & NEW HVAC UNITS PER 2008 NEC (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 444952 · COMPLETED
NEW 3RD FLOOR BATH
- PermitZoning
Permit 402584 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A 12'-9" HIGH 35'-7" X 20' THIRD STORY ADDITION WITH A FRONT AND REAR ROOF DECK AS SHOWN ON PLANS.
- PermitAddition
Permit 428655 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS PER PLAN TO INCLUDE 3RD STORY ADDITION AND ROOF-DECK
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 18021 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 402584 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 12'-9" HIGH 35'-7" X 20' THIRD STORY ADDITION WITH A FRONT AND REAR ROOF DECK AS SHOWN ON PLANS.
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 27, 2026, 8:34 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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