2026 assessment
$162K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
4209 Viola St
3 stories · 2,237 sqft · RSA5 · built 1915
Property at a glanceApartment building
Owner-occupancy signal
2027 published assessment
$189K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
4200 block of Viola St
ZIP 19104
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton
Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
Assessment and dated record history
Every fetched annual City assessment for this house, compared with its block and ZIP. The chart preserves property assessment, block median and range, ZIP median, and each dated assessment, deed, L&I, permit, and inspection event.
Assessed value
$162,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $189,200 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$85
block $109 · below block
Assessment change
+504%
+18%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +17% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$871
0.54% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$31K 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$31K 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$31K 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$132K 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$137K 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$137K 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$137K 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$158K 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$158K 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$162K 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$162K 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$189K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-04-28Major 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 · 2020-01-29Roof 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 ↗
- Permit · 2020-02-07New 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 · 2022-09-13Addition 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 · 2023-10-02Roof 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-04-05PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFOA 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 · 2013-04-05PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-04-05PERM Z- NEW USEA 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 · 2013-04-05SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)Stop-work order for construction without a building permitHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-04-05PROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRISA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2013-04-05BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-05-29PERM - 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 · 2015-07-09INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2013-05-13BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2013-07-02BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2013-11-12PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2014-01-17PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2017-11-27PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2004-12-16BRADLEY SWINT: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 · 2012-12-22BRADLEY SWINT: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 ↗
- License · 2001-04-05BRADLEY SWINT (SKYE BLUE ACADEMY CHILDCARE): Child Care Facility business license 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 · 2002-02-28BRADLEY SWINT (SKYE BLUE ACADEMY CHILDCARE): Child Care Facility business license 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record22 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- L&I violationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseBRADLEY SWINT: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseBRADLEY SWINT: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseBRADLEY SWINT (SKYE BLUE ACADEMY CHILDCARE): Child Care Facility business license marked inactive
- LicenseBRADLEY SWINT (SKYE BLUE ACADEMY CHILDCARE): Child Care Facility business license initially issued
The short read
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2015 permit.
A selected summary of the main sequence. The chart above and source ledger below contain every fetched dated row.
Browse 22 dated records
Deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals.
Open the source ledger 22 dated rows
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2023-008261 · Expired
**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. No removal of metal roof cresting or gutters. Front pent roof in GAF bark wood color shingles. Remove existing roofing materials, replace with GAF Asphalt shingles (Pent Roof). Main Roof is re-roof only.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-009071 · Completed
Install: 15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, 200 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL, SMOKE /CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM, ADDITIONAL SMOKE DETECTOR TO SYSTEM, ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT BREAKERS, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT -SECOND FLOOR, BEDROOM FIXTURE, AFCI/GFI BREAKER, 54 CRT-200A MCB Panel, Trouble shooting switching on 2nd floor, NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUITS - BASEMEMT/FIRST and SECOND FLOORS (20 AMP), REPAIR JUNCTION BOX and fishing wires through walls only per nec 2014
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1047922 · Issued
REPLACE 200AMP MAIN BREAKER, USING WIRE MOLD FOR 1- DEDICATED LINE, (REPLACE LIGHTS FIXTURES & INSTALL 2- CEILING **NO ADDITIONAL WIRING**) AS PER NEC 2014 WEST DISTRICT
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit 1045338 · Expired
For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.(NO CHANGES TO WINDOWS OR EXTERIOR DOORS- AS PER HISTORIC COMMISSION APPROVAL)
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 375128 · CLOSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 567214 · Violation 3762738 · Code A-302.8/32 · RESOLVE
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 567214 · Violation 3762737 · Code A-302.8/30 · RESOLVE
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 567214 · COMPLETED
INSTALL UNDERPINNING UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF ENGINEER CODE/DESIGN PROFESSIONAL: ROBERT ROSEN PE COMPLIANCE WITH EXCAVATION AND PROTECTION OF FOUNDATIONS AND EXTENSION OF PARTY WALLS - CODE BULLLTINS REQ'D.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 375128 · FAILED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 375128 · FAILED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 375128 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 375128 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
Case 375128 · Violation 3066222 · Code A-901.13/1 · RESOLVE
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 375128 · Violation 3066219 · Code A-301.1/4 · RESOLVE
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 375128 · Violation 3066220 · Code A-301.1/65 · RESOLVE
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 375128 · Violation 3066221 · Code A-504.1/3 · RESOLVE
- ViolationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
Case 375128 · Violation 3066218 · Code A-104.1/6 · RESOLVE
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 375128 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventBRADLEY SWINT: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 276668 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventBRADLEY SWINT: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 276668 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventBRADLEY SWINT (SKYE BLUE ACADEMY CHILDCARE): Child Care Facility business license marked inactive
License 290656 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventBRADLEY SWINT (SKYE BLUE ACADEMY CHILDCARE): Child Care Facility business license initially issued
License 290656 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 5 permits touching electrical work, roof work, windows. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $13K with a lien entry. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.
BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.
2026 taxable assessment $62,200 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $189,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit or an amount due is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 0622133002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $12,595.62 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
1999$61.29 total · $0.00 principal · $36.15 interest · $2.76 penalty2000$539.93 total · $0.00 principal · $462.77 interest · $25.55 penalty2001$548.54 total · $0.00 principal · $471.94 interest · $25.55 penalty2002$894.27 total · $333.28 principal · $464.82 interest · $25.55 penalty2003$893.53 total · $364.94 principal · $432.46 interest · $25.55 penalty2005$823.90 total · $364.94 principal · $366.77 interest · $25.55 penalty2006$789.07 total · $364.94 principal · $333.92 interest · $25.55 penalty2007$1,200.19 total · $586.94 principal · $484.22 interest · $41.09 penalty2008$1,144.20 total · $586.94 principal · $431.40 interest · $41.09 penalty2009$1,088.20 total · $586.94 principal · $378.57 interest · $41.09 penalty2010$1,032.21 total · $586.94 principal · $325.75 interest · $41.09 penalty2011$987.21 total · $593.70 principal · $276.07 interest · $41.56 penalty2012$927.38 total · $591.62 principal · $221.86 interest · $41.41 penalty2013$1,017.96 total · $693.98 principal · $197.78 interest · $48.58 penalty2014$647.74 total · $414.53 principal · $80.83 interest · $29.02 penalty
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The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Stories
3
Interior
2,237 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,117 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
B+
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
4200 block of Viola St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 4207 Viola St · 4211 Viola St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 21, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
BRADLEY SWINT (SKYE BLUE ACADEMY CHILDCARE)Inactive
Child Care Facility · Initial issue date Apr 5, 2001 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2002
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
BRADLEY SWINTInactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Dec 16, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 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.
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 22, 2026, 7:12 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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