2026 assessment
$412K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
2503 S 21st St
5 bd3 stories2,658 sqftRSA3built 1920
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19145 area
Girard Estate · South Philadelphia
2500 block of S 21st 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$284K 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$284K 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$284K 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$328K 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$353K 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$353K 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$353K 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$400K 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$400K 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$412K 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$412K 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$465K 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 · 2007Deed / sale $418KA 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 · 2007-10-02Major 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 · 2007-12-14ZoningThis 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 · 2007-12-14AdditionThis 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 · 2008-02-19PlumbingThis 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 · 2008-02-27ElectricalThis 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 · 2008-03-03PlumbingThis 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 · 2008-07-14MechanicalThis 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 · 2025-09-11Roof Covering ReplacementThis 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / salePermit
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- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- PermitMajor alteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $418K
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Property tax
$4,360/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $311,500 × 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 $465,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 2621965002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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
5
Stories
3
Interior
2,658 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,684 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
2500 block of S 21st St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2501 S 21st St · 2505 S 21st St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 29, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 9 dated rows
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2025-008396 · Expired
EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** PHC approves per uploaded PDF in File Notes tab on 9/8/2025. Slateline asphalt shingles to be used on roof slopes and sides of dormers. Front & Rear Shingled Areas: Remove existing shingles, base sheet & flashing down to wood decking. Re-nail decking as needed. Provide & install new G.A.F. Slateline shingle roofing system. Main & Side Flat Roofs: Remove existing roof down to wood decking. Re-nail decking as needed. Provide & install a complete white modified bitumen roofing system.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 163720 · COMPLETED
INSTALL ONE 2.5 TON AIR HANDLER ON THE THIRD FLOOR AND ONE 2.5 AIR HANDLER IN THE BASEMENT OF A SFD. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED ON THIS PERMIT. CONDENSORS TO BE LOCATED ON THE ROOF; NOT VISIBLE FROM THE STREET. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD DATED FEBRUARY, 2007. DEVIATION FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND THE IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 135661 · COMPLETED
ROUGH IN 3 WATER CLOSETS, 3 LAVYS, 2 TUBS LAUNDRY TUB, KITCHEN SINK, INDIRECT WASTE
- PermitElectrical
Permit 135006 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200A SERVICE, PROPER GROUNDING AND RE WIRE ENTIRE HOUSE AS PER 2005 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 133270 · COMPLETED
HOUSE DRAIN, HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET, LATERAL, WATER DISTRIBUTION
- PermitZoning
Permit 118326 · COMPLETED
SECOND STORY REAR ADDITION ON TOP OF EXISTING ONE STORY PORTION OF STRUCTURE
- PermitAddition
Permit 118329 · COMPLETED
SECOND STORY REAR ADDITION ON TOP OF EXISTING ONE STORY PORTION OF STRUCTURE - WITH EGRESS WINDOW WELL AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 104463 · COMPLETED
REMOVE/REPLACE SHINGLES WITH 40 YEAR FIBERGLASS SHINGLES. INSTALL RUBBER MEMBRANE AT GUTTER AREAS AND FLATS. INSTALL 30 LB. ASPHALT BASE SHEET TO ENTIRE ROOF. IN STALL COPPER DRAIN LINERS (3). FOR REAR LOWER ROOF, INSTALL NEW FACIAL BOARD AT EAVE. INSTALL NEW ALUMINUM FACIAL BOARD COVERS AND K GUTTER WITH 4" DOWNSPOUTS. FRONT PROCH ROOF INSTALL NEW COPPER DRAIN FLANGE AND NEW ALUMINUM DRIP EDGE.
- Recorded transfer$418K transfer
2007
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 30, 2026, 12:50 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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