2026 assessment
$808K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
2542 Montrose St
4 bd2 ba1,868 sqftRM1built 2016
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19146 area
Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze
2500 block of Montrose 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 · 2018$617K 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$645K 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$630K 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$630K 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$630K 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$748K 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$748K 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$808K 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$808K 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$724K 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 · 2013DemolishedThis 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 $630KA 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 · 2021Deed / sale $710KA 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 · 2012-07-17Zoning/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 · 2013-05-17DemolitionThis 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 · 2013-08-16New 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 · 2015-07-09PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-09-22ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-11-02SuppressionThis 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 · 2015-11-18MechanicalThis 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 · 2009-07-03VACANT LOT STANDARDA 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 · 2009-07-03LICENSE - VACANT LOTA 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 · 2014-02-07PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2014-02-07WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 ↗
- License · 2006-07-26RICHARD O'GORMAN (AGT: SOLO REAL ESTATE): 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 · 2012-04-16RICHARD O'GORMAN (AGT: SOLO REAL ESTATE): 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 ↗
- Certification · 2021-08-09Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2009-11-03RB_LIRBA 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 · 2012-06-13Zoning 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 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitLicenseCertification
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Every dated record19 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $710K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $630K
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- PermitNew construction
- PermitDemolition
- TeardownDemolished
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseRICHARD O'GORMAN (AGT: SOLO REAL ESTATE): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- AppealRB_LIRB
- L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
- L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
- LicenseRICHARD O'GORMAN (AGT: SOLO REAL ESTATE): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$7,542/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $538,783 × 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 $723,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3022168052026 OPA taxes $538,783 of $808,200 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.
$538,783 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$3,771/year
$808,200 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: ($808,200 assessed − $269,417 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $7,542/year
Full-assessment scenario: $808,200 × 1.3998% ≈ $11,313/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
4
Bathrooms
2
Interior
1,868 sqft
livable area
Lot
913 sqft
Basement
Partial, finished
city code E
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
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
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
CLOSED · Granted with conditions · 2012
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
2500 block of Montrose St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2540 Montrose St · 2544 Montrose St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 28, 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 28, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
RICHARD O'GORMAN (AGT: SOLO REAL ESTATE)Inactive
Rental · Initial issue date Jul 26, 2006 · Terminal license date Apr 16, 2012
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 18 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2021-003375 · Certified
Expires 2022-08-09
- Recorded transfer$710K transfer
2021
- Recorded transfer$630K transfer
2016
- PermitMechanical
Permit 648991 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION ONE 2.5 TON ROOF TOP UNIT, ONE (1) 2-TON A/C COMPRESSOR, 40,000 BTU GAS FURNACE AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. RTU SHALL BE PROPERLY FASTENED TO RESIST A 90MPH 3 SECOND GUST. SYSTEMS SHALL BE DESIGNED COMPLYING WITH ACCA MANUAL(S) J-S-D. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTORS LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **POST THIS PERMIT**
- PermitSuppression
Permit 638737 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH TWO INCH (2") FIRE SERVICE LINE, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NPFA 13-R THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE WITH PARTIL BASEMENT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING WORK. SEE FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT # 638736 FOR PLANS. AMENDED BLDG PERMIT REQ'D TO UPDATE APPLICABLE CODE TO IBC PRIOR TO C/O ISSUANCE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 640512 · COMPLETED
200AMP SERVICE AND NEW WIRING PER 2008 NEC (SFD)SOUTH DISTRICT
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 623722 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING 5 TOILETS,5 VANITY,3 BATH TUBS,1 KTICHEN SINK,1 WASHER BOX,WATERS SERVICE,CT,LATERAL,FAI PA20151934126(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"
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 477941 · Violation 3803726 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 477941 · Violation 3803725 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 477941 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW (3) STORY SFD WITH CELLAR, ROOF TOP DECK AND ONE CAR GARAGE. ROOF TOP DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE.NFPA 13D FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIRED. SEE A/P 477931 FOR PLANS
- PermitDemolition
Permit 472310 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DEMOLITION ACTIVITY SHALL NOT COMMENCE PRIOR TO: JUNE 7TH, 2013.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 372820 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE DEMO OF EXISTING BUILDING AND REPLACING IT WITH A 4 STORY SFD WITH A (1) CAR GARAGE, CELLA AND ROOF TOP DECK IS 4TH FLOOR IS PILOT HOUSE/PENTHOUSE FOR ROOFTOP DECK ACCESS AND 6' HIGH FENCE AROUND REAR YARD.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 16774 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 372820 · PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL STRUCTURES ON THE LOT, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED FOUR(4) STORY STRUCTURE(MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 44 FEET 4 INCHES) WITH CELLAR, WITH BAYS(COMPLETELY OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY LINE) WITH A DECK ON THE FO
- License terminal eventRICHARD O'GORMAN (AGT: SOLO REAL ESTATE): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 379013 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- AppealRB_LIRB
Appeal 9593 · OPEN · SUSTAINED
Related permit 205339 · THIS IS A 2-STORY BUILDING. SEE ATTACHED PICTURES AND BRT REPORT
- ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD
Case 205339 · Violation 1381236 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
Case 205339 · Violation 1381235 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- License issue eventRICHARD O'GORMAN (AGT: SOLO REAL ESTATE): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 379013 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 29, 2026, 7:53 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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