2026 assessment
$188K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
25 Herman St
3 stories1,476 sqftRSA3built 1910
Property at a glanceHouse
Entity-held
ZIP 19144 area
Germantown
0 block of Herman 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$113K 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$113K 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$113K 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$93K 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$89K 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$89K 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$89K 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$145K 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$145K 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$188K 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$188K 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$181K 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 · 2020Deed / sale $5KA 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 · 2016-01-13PlumbingThis 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 · 2021-09-29Change of 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 · 2022-04-28Addition 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 · 2022-09-13New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2022-10-02Addition 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 · 2022-10-21New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2022-10-26Addition 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 · 2022-10-31Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-10-17EXTERIOR AREA SANITATIONA 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 · 2018-10-17RUBBISH AND GARBAGEA 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 · 2018-10-17VACANT AND OPENA 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 · 2018-10-17VACANT STRUCTURE AND LANDA 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 · 2018-10-17HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-02-10EXTERIOR FLOORINGA 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 · 2022-02-10UNSAFE STRUCTUREA 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 · 2022-02-10STRUCTURAL DETERIORATIONA 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 · 2022-02-10ARCHITECT/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 · 2022-02-10L&I investigationA 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 · 2018-10-30HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2022-05-18L&I investigationA 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 · 2022-10-11BR REALTY LLC: 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 ↗
- License · 2016-02-19CHERYL WATSON: 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 ↗
- License · 2017-04-02CHERYL WATSON: Rental landlord or residential registration 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2021-10-21ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 19144 (Germantown) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record25 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- LicenseBR REALTY LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- L&I violationEXTERIOR FLOORING
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationSTRUCTURAL DETERIORATION
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- InspectionL&I investigation
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitChange of Use
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $5K
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
- L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
- L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
- L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- LicenseCHERYL WATSON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseCHERYL WATSON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitPlumbing
Flags: active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $5K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$2,633/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $188,100 × 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 $180,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 5920852002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $5,198.25 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2014$1,980.76 total · $1,274.41 principal · $248.51 interest · $89.21 penalty2015$1,679.18 total · $1,274.41 principal · $133.81 interest · $89.21 penalty2016$1,538.31 total · $1,331.27 principal · $19.96 interest · $13.31 penalty
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
Marked sealed, but licensed as a rental
The assessor's condition code says sealed, while L&I shows an active rental license here. Both can't be current.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Stories
3
Interior
1,476 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,315 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Sealed / compromised
city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
Completed · Granted with conditions · 2021
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Br Realty LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 5138 Larchwood Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19143
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
0 block of Herman St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
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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.
BR REALTY LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Oct 11, 2022 · Filed expiration Oct 10, 2026
CHERYL WATSONInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Feb 19, 2016 · Terminal license date Apr 2, 2017
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 25 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-005506 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Duct work with system hvac installation. (Two) 2pc Goodman Airhendler 2.5ton and Heat Pump 2.5ton 30000Btu, 14 Seer, 1000Cfm, Heat package 10kWt=2pc Digital thermostat 2H1C=2pc)
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-009005 · Completed
Install 200 amp service, install outlets, lights, switches, Gfi's, smokes and carbons throughout as per 2014 nec
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2022-014703 · Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- License issue eventBR REALTY LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 908159 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2022-005833 · Completed
RENOVATION OF TWO FAMILY DWELLING
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2022-009160 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-011184 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2022-003238 · Completed
MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2022-011184 TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AND REPAIRS TO MASONRY EXTERIOR WALLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEERING REPORT AND CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS.
- ViolationEXTERIOR FLOORING
Case CF-2022-011184 · Violation VI-2022-009328 · Code PM15-304.1(I) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case CF-2022-011184 · Violation VI-2022-009326 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSTRUCTURAL DETERIORATION
Case CF-2022-011184 · Violation VI-2022-009329 · Code PM15-304.1(E) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case CF-2022-011184 · Violation VI-2022-009327 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-011184 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2021-002134 · Completed · Granted with conditions
Related permit ZP-2021-002134 · PERMIT FOR A TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2021-002134 · Issued
Residential - Household Living - Two-Family
- Recorded transfer$5K transfer
2020
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 659578 · CLOSED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
Case 659578 · Violation 4843862 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
Case 659578 · Violation 4843863 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationVACANT AND OPEN
Case 659578 · Violation 4843860 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
Case 659578 · Violation 4843861 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 659578 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventCHERYL WATSON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 691673 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventCHERYL WATSON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 691673 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 663094 · COMPLETED
REPLACE BATHROOM WASTE LINES, REPLACE VANITY/TOILET/TUB
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 23, 2026, 12:36 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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