House report
2520 Grays Ferry Ave
3 bd3 ba2,216 sqftRM1built 2011
Owner-occupancy signal
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$436K 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$436K 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$513K 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$636K 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$621K 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$621K 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$621K 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$656K 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$656K 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$669K 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$669K 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$766K 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 · 2011Deed / sale $420KA 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 · 2010-03-29Zoning/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 · 2010-05-20New 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 · 2011-06-07PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-07-25MechanicalThis 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 · 2011-07-27ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-10-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2021-02-19Addition 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 · 2021-03-15Addition 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 · 2021-04-05AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-04-14Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This 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 · 2021-11-16New 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 · 2022-01-27Addition 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 · 2022-03-10Addition 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 · 2022-04-11New 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-03-23Zoning 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2021-11-24ZBA 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 ↗
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- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $420K
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
Flags: 2 zoning/board appeals on record · latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
Verify the public record
Property tax
$7,962/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $568,800 × 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 $766,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3023210002026 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.
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
2500 block of Grays Ferry Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2518 Grays Ferry Ave · 2522 Grays Ferry Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 24, 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 17 dated rows
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2022-005295 · Completed
New roof drain. Remove existing bathtub and install new bar sink onto existing plumbing AS PER PPC 2018
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-002265 · Completed
3rd Floor Living Room, Wet Bar, & Hallway Rough-in and finish electrical work as follows: 4 ct. recessed lights at living room with 1 ct. switch 1 ct. ceiling fan at living room with 1 ct. switch 1 ct. recessed light at bottom of 3rd to 4th floor stairs with 1 ct. 3-way switch 1 ct. GFCI receptacle at wet bar 1 ct. smoke detector at living room 1 ct. TV jack at living room per plans Ensure that existing 3-way switch at 2nd to 3rd floor stairs works properly Provide power to 1 ct. mini-split at living room, including emergency disconnect. 3rd to 4th Floor Stairs, Pilot House, & Roof Deck Install 1 ct. recessed light 3rd to 4th floor stairwell with 1 ct. 3-way switch Install 2 ct. exterior wall sconces at 4th floor pilot house with 1 ct. switch Install 3 ct. exterior GFCI receptacles with covers at 4th floor roof deck
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2021-006096 · Completed
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ***************NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECH. OR ELECTRICAL WORK. ************************
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2021-004926 · Completed · Granted with conditions
Related permit ZP-2021-004926 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD-FLOOR REAR ADDITION TO AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE EXISTING OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION PLAN.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-004926 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3RD STORY ADDITION IN THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ADDITIONS ALSO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN.
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit GM-2021-003445 · 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.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-002962 · Completed
REPLACE KITCHEN SINK AND HOSE BIBB PPC 2018
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-002329 · Completed
Install 2 under cabinet lights with 1 single pole switch with hidden receptacle outlets in a plug-in mold Remove existing recessed lights and install 6 recessed lights on existing 3-way switch (LED lights) Install?a circuit for the disposal with a single pole switch underneath the cabinet. Install a receptacle outlet?inside the pantry cabinet Install receptacle outlets in the rear of each appliance garage may use existing wire Install circuit for dishwasher may be able to use existing circuit Countertop receptacle Will be using existing receptacle outlets and may have to install more receptacle outlets Kitchen Island? Install 2 receptacle outlets (GFCI) protected on the kitchen island Living Room? Remove existing recessed lights and install the same 2 recessed light with 1 single pole switch. Remove existing ceiling fan. Remove 2 existing recessed lights and installed one pendant light with one single pole switch. Install a new circuit receptacle outlet in living room corner. Back house (rear) Remove outside wall light and install a new wall light on existing single pole switch. Install an outside weatherproof GFCI circuit. AS PER NEC 2014
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2021-000913 · Completed
Alteration: Interior & exterior building; existing single family dwelling; remodeling of the 1st-floor kitchen; - Replace exterior rear patio door; install 2 ct. windows per approved plans.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 358662 · COMPLETED
56 KS,54 HALL TUBS,36 SOAKING TUBS,88 WC,126 LAVS,36 SP - NOTE: THIS PERMIT ADDRESS IS NOT CORRECT - PLEASE SEE ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT #420976 FOR THE ADDRESS CHANGE TO: 2420 GRAYS FERRY AVENUE
- PermitElectrical
Permit 355242 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 200AMP SERVICE AND TOTAL REWIRE AS PER 2008 NEC
- PermitMechanical
Permit 354636 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 PAYNE HVAC UNIT (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 345658 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW WATER AND DRAIN PIPE FOR 3 WATER CLOSETS,2 STALL SHOWERS 4 LAVS 1 BATH TUB 1 KITCHEN SINK AND 1 LAUNDRY TRAY
- Recorded transfer$420K transfer
2011
- PermitNew construction
Permit 269887 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 250325 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF A THREE/TWO STORY STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR; 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR FRONT BAYS; INTERIOR PARKING FOR ONE (1) CAR; ROOF DECK OVER TWO STORY PORTION; AND A ROOF DECK OVER THREE STORY PORTION FOR USE AS A SFD.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 11067 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 250325 · PERMIT / CERTIFICATE FOR ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR (NOT TO EXCEED 35'0" IN HEIGHT) AND TO INCLUDE ONE (1) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE IN PRIVATE GARAGE, ROOF DECK OVER THE SECOND STORY REAR PORTION AND ROOF D
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 25, 2026, 3:55 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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