2026 assessment
$505K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
2535 Gaul St
3 bd3 ba3 stories1,542 sqftRSA5built 2016
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19125 area
Fishtown · East Kensington
2500 block of Gaul 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$9K 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$340K 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$340K 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$344K 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$371K 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$371K 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$371K 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$433K 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$433K 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$505K 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$505K 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$449K 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2016DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Deed / sale · 2016Deed / sale $360KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2020Deed / sale $415KA 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 · 2015-08-13Zoning/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 · 2016-02-03New 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 · 2016-02-29PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-03-04DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2016-03-04Zoning/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 · 2016-03-10MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-03-23ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-03-30PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-05-11SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2016-05-26PlumbingThis 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19125 (Fishtown · East Kensington) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownPermit
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $415K
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitDemolition
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitNew construction
- TeardownDemolished
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $360K
- PermitZoning/use
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$3,301/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $235,853 × 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 $449,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3120718012026 OPA taxes $235,853 of $505,400 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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.
$235,853 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$3,774/year
$505,400 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: ($505,400 assessed − $269,547 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $3,301/year
Full-assessment scenario: $505,400 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,075/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
3
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,542 sqft
livable area
Lot
658 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
2500 block of Gaul St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2533 Gaul St · 2531 Gaul St
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 12 dated rows
- Recorded transfer$415K transfer
2020
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 695455 · COMPLETED
INSTALL A 5" CI LATERAL, HOUSE TRAP, HOUSE DRAIN,FAI AND 1" NEW WATER SERVICE PA20161440489 (SFD)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitSuppression
Permit 679612 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM 13D, 1" COMBO
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 680185 · COMPLETED
3 FULL BATHS,1 KITCHEN SINK,1 GARBAGE DISPOSAL,AND LAUNDRY (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 678889 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE AND WIRE THROUGHOUT PER 2008 NEC (SFD)EAST DISTRICT
- PermitMechanical
Permit 675568 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)
- PermitDemolition
Permit 669561 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED (CORNER PROPERTY) ONE STORY, RESIDENTIAL MASONRY AND WOOD, SLAB ON GRADE BUILDING WITH REAR ELEVATED DECK STRUCTURE BY HAND METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. PARTIAL SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN (MINIMUM 8'0" CLOSURE) AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 669560 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR USE TO SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN A NEW STRUCTURE UNDER PERMIT 628633. **SEE A/P 669561 FOR PLANS**
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 672901 · COMPLETED
SEAL LATERAL & CURB TRAP & FAI PA201620160600741 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 652360 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY TOWNHOUSE WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOTHOUSE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPCIAL INSPECTIONS TO BE PERFORMED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P. AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.
- Recorded transfer$360K transfer
2016
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 628633 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (TO ENCLOSE ACCESS STAIRS ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.
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, 3:31 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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