2026 assessment
$1.5M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
3537 Locust Walk
5,022 sqftSPINSbuilt 1927
Property at a glanceSchool
Trs Univ Of Penn
2027 published assessment
$1.5M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
3500 block of Locust Walk
ZIP 19104
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton
Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,496,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.4M 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$1.4M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2011-05-09ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-02-24Zoning/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 · 2016-05-17DemolitionThis 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 · 2016-10-04New 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 · 2016-11-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-11-14PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-11-14MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-04-06SuppressionThis 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 · 2018-04-13OperationsThis 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 · 2015-06-09Building standards 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 · 2016-08-11Building standards 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 assessmentAssessmentTeardownAppealPermit
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Every dated record12 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitOperations
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew construction
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitDemolition
- PermitZoning/use
- TeardownDemolished
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitElectrical
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Property tax
$0/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $1,496,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7735170002026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.
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.”
Property report
Not a house
School. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
What it is
School
School 3 Sty Masonry+Oth
Owner
Trs Univ Of Penn
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$298
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
36th Street and vicinity
city commercial corridor
Interior area
5,022 sqft
Lot size
1,620 sqft
Built
1927
Zoning
SPINS
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Trs Univ Of Penn · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 108 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.4B combined
• Tax bills mail to 3451 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19104
Block context
3500 block of Locust Walk. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3539-41 Locust Walk · 3533-35 Locust Walk
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 11 dated rows
- PermitOperations
Permit 25410 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF 1 TENT ON 4/17/18 AND REMOVED 4/17/18 FOR DAY TIME USE- TENT SIZE 20 X 30
- PermitSuppression
Permit 739716 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A NEW, THREE (3) STORY OFFICE BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND PENTHOUSE; USING NEW 4-INCH FIRE LINE, 4-INCH BACKFLOW DEVICE, AND NEW 4-INCH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS, AS PER PLANS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 732541 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION TO A POINT 5'-0" OUTSIDE ONLY FOR A NEW (3)STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICES - NOTE: EXTERIOR, 6"SEWER/2"WATER CONNECTION(S) TO THE CITY MAINS AND THE INSTALLATION OF THE 2" REDUCED PRESSURE ZONE BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONTAINMENT ASSEMBLY REQUIRE SEPARATE PERMITS
- PermitMechanical
Permit 728881 · COMPLETED
HAVAC AND SHEET METAL. INSTALLING NEW CHILL BEAMS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQ'D FOR ANY ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 731522 · COMPLETED
NEW LIGHTING, LIGHTING CONTROLS, RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, ELECTRIC PANELS WITH FEEDERS, FIRE ALARM AND EQUIPMENT POWER WIRING. EMPTY CONDUIT RACEWAYS WITH BOXES AND PULLS STRINGS FOR FUTURE SECURITY, PHONE, DATA AUDIO, VIDEO, COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REFER TO THE ATTACHED ELECTRICAL AND FIRE ARLARM DRAWINGS (TOTAL OF 3-SETS)
- PermitNew construction
Permit 712404 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 3-STRY ABOVE GRADE PLANE, W. BASEMENT & ROOFTOP STRUCTURE, BUSINESS OFFICE BLDG OF PRE-ENGINEERED WOOD JOIST, REINF. MASONRY, STRUCTURAL STEEL, SHALLOW SPREAD CONCRETE FOUNDATION & CURTAIN WALL FACADE CONSTRUCTION; BLDG TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQ'D FOR ANY MECH., ELEC., PLUMB. & FIRESUPP WORK & CMMNWLTH OF PA ELEVATOR INSTALL. UNDERPINNING WORK TO BE CONTINUOUSLY INSPECTED BY SPECIAL INSPECTOR(S).
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 28315 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 682646 · ON 06/30/2016, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #682646.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 684888 · COMPLETED
DEMOLITION OF MORE THAN 2/3 RDS OF A 3 STORY PARTIAL ATTACHED BRICK/WOODS FRAMED STRUCTURE, ( TO BE REBUILT PENDING NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FORTHCOMING, NO DISCONTINUANCES IN SERIVCES OR UTILITIES.) MUST PROTECT PEDESTRIANS, SIDEWALK CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED FROM STREETS PRIOR TO ANY WORK. MUST PROTECT ADJACENT STRUCTURES, MUST PERFORM WORK IN SAFE MANNER AND CONTACT INSPECTORS PRIOR TO WORK AND PERFORM ANY ASBESTOS REMEDIATION.5/17/16 OWNER WAS ISSUED PERMIT.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 666105 · COMPLETED
PARTIAL DEMO AND RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING THREE TORY STRUCTURE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A THEE STORY ADDITION. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USES IN TH EXISTINTG BUILDING AND THE PROPOSED ADDITION. THE RENOVATED ESXISTSING BUILDING AND THE ADDITION AR BOTH LOCATED ON LOCUST ST. PARCEL, SLIGHTLY EXTENDING INTO THE SPRUCE ST PARCEL TO THE NORTH. THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL AREA DOES NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PARKING.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 25114 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 586596 · ON 04/10/2015, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED AN NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #586596.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 334364 · COMPLETED
REFEED EXISTING BUILDINGS ON LOCUST WALK, 3537 LOCUST WALK, 3533/3535 LOCUST WALK, 3600-3690 WALNUT STREET, REMOVE PECO POWER AND INSTALL ONTO UNIVERSITY GRID, AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DIST)
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 30, 2026, 2:01 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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