House report

4221 Viola St

3 stories2,010 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$173K OPA value, not a listing price
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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.

$0$125K$250KZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) median$187K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES
  4. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  5. L&I violationNEW USE
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA DRAINAGE
  8. L&I violationSOIL BEARING
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  11. PermitMajor alteration
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  13. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  14. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  20. PermitZoning
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionBP_BLDG
  27. InspectionBP_BLDG
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionBP_BLDG
  30. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  31. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  32. InspectionBP_BLDG
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $8K with a lien entry · latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,027/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $73,400 × 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 $187,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 062214000
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 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 $8,493.63 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2000$251.82 total · $0.00 principal · $202.13 interest · $11.29 penalty2001$398.06 total · $0.00 principal · $318.19 interest · $19.16 penalty2002$292.82 total · -$66.11 principal · $275.12 interest · $19.16 penalty2003$751.88 total · $273.70 principal · $324.33 interest · $19.16 penalty2004$722.82 total · $273.70 principal · $299.70 interest · $19.16 penalty2005$693.76 total · $273.70 principal · $275.07 interest · $19.16 penalty2006$664.68 total · $273.70 principal · $250.43 interest · $19.16 penalty2007$635.62 total · $273.70 principal · $225.80 interest · $19.16 penalty2008$606.56 total · $273.70 principal · $201.17 interest · $19.16 penalty2009$577.48 total · $273.70 principal · $176.53 interest · $19.16 penalty2010$548.42 total · $273.70 principal · $151.90 interest · $19.16 penalty2012$556.25 total · $312.39 principal · $117.14 interest · $21.87 penalty2013$541.02 total · $323.61 principal · $92.23 interest · $22.65 penalty2014$1,252.44 total · $770.50 principal · $150.25 interest · $53.94 penalty

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.

Stories
3
Interior
2,010 sqft livable area
Lot
1,128 sqft
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
B- assessor's grade
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.

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Next door: 4219 Viola St  ·  4223 Viola St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 21, 2026.

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 37 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-072834 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-072834 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES

    Case CF-2020-072834 · Violation VI-2020-042344 · Code PM15-304.10 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  4. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2020-072834 · Violation VI-2020-042343 · Code A-301.1/64 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  5. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2020-072834 · Violation VI-2020-042342 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2020-072834 · Violation VI-2020-042345 · Code PM15-304.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2020-072834 · Violation VI-2020-042347 · Code PM15-302.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  8. ViolationSOIL BEARING

    Case CF-2020-072834 · Violation VI-2020-042346 · Code PM15-306.1(1) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-072834 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  10. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 533287 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 697955 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR REPAIR OF BACK SIDE WALL ABOVE WINDOW, REPLACE MISSING LINTEL AND REPAIR LOOSE BRICKS ABOVE LINTEL WITH LIKE IN KIND TO RESOLVE CASE #533287. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #533287. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY HOMEOWNER. AS PER HISTORICAL COMMISSION: NO CHANGE TO MASONRY OPENINGS; EXISTING DIMENSIONS TO REMAIN, NO WORK TO FRONT FACADE,PHC TO REVIEW MANUFACTURES CUT SHEET FOR WINDOWS;PHC TO REVIEW PHOTO OF LINTLE. REPLACE REAR WINDOWS; INSTALL LINTLE AT REAR.

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 533287 · Violation 3936758 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 533287 · Violation 3936757 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 533287 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 422444 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 422444 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  17. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 422444 · Violation 3113677 · Code PM-302.2/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 422444 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 308666 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. PermitZoning

    Permit 441673 · COMPLETED

    DEMOLITION OF REAR SHED ( SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWING )

  21. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 308299 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 308666 · 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.

  23. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 308299 · 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.

  24. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 308666 · 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.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 308299 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  26. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 308666 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  27. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 308666 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 308299 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  29. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 308666 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  30. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 308299 · Violation 2591511 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 308666 · Violation 2614135 · Code A-301.1/3 · ERROR

  32. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 308666 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 308299 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 248815 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 248815 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  36. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 248815 · Violation 1819585 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 248815 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

Where this comes from

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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