2026 assessment
$1.2M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
512-38 S 61st St
17,802 sqftRM1built 1925
Property at a glancePlace of worship
Church Foundation Tr
2027 published assessment
$1.2M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of S 61st St
ZIP 19143
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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 $1,231,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$903K 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$903K 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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 · 2008-05-15Zoning/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 · 2008-08-08AdditionThis 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 · 2008-11-05ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-07-16Zoning/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 · 2012-08-10Major 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 · 2013-09-18ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-06-17ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-04-27Zoning/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 · 2016-03-08SignThis 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 · 2016-04-27ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2012-06-20Zoning 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2015-03-18Zoning 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 ↗
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- PermitElectrical
- PermitSign
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
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Property tax
$4,961/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $354,425 × 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 $1,231,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7744690002026 OPA taxes $354,425 of $1,231,900 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.”
Property report
Commercial property
Place of worship, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Place of worship
Hse Worship All 2 Sty M+O
Owner
Church Foundation Tr
$ / sq ft
$69
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
17,802 sqft
Lot size
28,680 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
RM1
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Church Foundation Tr · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 512-38 S 61st St, Philadelphia PA, 19143
Block context
500 block of S 61st St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 510 S 61st St · 508 S 61st St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 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
- PermitElectrical
Permit 687631 · COMPLETED
SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED WIRING TO NEW SIGN 120V/20AMP CIRCUIT AS PER NEC 2008 (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitSign
Permit 640062 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FREESTANDING SIGN (PARTIAL DIGITAL DISPLAY, WITH FOOTINGS) ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 555066 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A FREE STANDING INTERNAL AND DIGITAL ILLUMINATED SIGN ACCESSORY TO CHURCH. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON SUBMITTED PLAN. LEGALIZE OTHER F/S SIGN.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 24140 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 555066 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED, FREE-STANDING SIGN WITH PARTIAL STATIC INTERNAL ILLUMINATION (UPPER SECTION) AND PARTIAL DIGITAL DISPLAY (LOWER SECTION). FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF ONE SINGLE-FACED FREE-STANDIN
- PermitElectrical
Permit 543549 · EXPIRED
SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED WIRING TO NEW SIGN 120V/20AMP CURCUIT AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 494794 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200AMP SERV EXIST UTILITY POLE NEW ATT&T SHELTER, GROUND RING FOR SHELTER, INSTALL 50 KW GEN, INSTALL 200 A SERV GEN TO AT&T SHELTER AS PER NEC 2008 (CHURCH)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 417776 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF 9 ANTENNAS ON AN EXISTING STEEPLE AND ERECTION OF EQUIPMENT SHELTER IN REAR YARD OF CHURCH AS SHOWN IN THE SEALED SUBMITTED PLANS. ELECTRICAL WORK REQUIRES ADDITIONAL PERMITS. CALL THE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 402576 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A (1) STORY DETATCHED STRUCTURE (EQUIPMENT SHELTER), ERECTION OF (9) PANEL ANTENNAS (NO TO EXCEED 15' IN ANY ONE DIRECTION) MOUNTED TO EXISTING CHURCH STEEPLE, ERECTION OF A TRANSPARENT SCREEN FOR ANTENNAS, ERECTION OF A 6'-0" HIGH FENCE WITH A 6'-0" HIGH BOARD ON BOARD WOOD FENCE, ERECTION OF (2) HVAC UNITS AND A "MESA" CABINET, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. ALL ACCESSORY TO A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON THE SAME LOT AS EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS WITH EXISTING USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 18048 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 402576 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE (EQUIPMENT SHELTER) ERECTION OF NINE (9) PANEL ANTENNAS (NOT TO EXCEED 15'-0" IN ANY ONE DIRECTION) MOUNTED TO EXISTING CHURCH STEEPLE, ERECTION OF A TRANSPARENT SCREEN FOR ANTEN
- PermitElectrical
Permit 186432 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (9) LIGHTS, (12) OUTLETS, (5) SWITCHES....IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC
- PermitAddition
Permit 148248 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF A 1 STORY ADDITION TO CONNECT THE EXISTING CHURCH SANCTURARY TO THE EXISITING PARISH HALL.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 111337 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM NINE LOTS. CREATE BREECH BETWEEN EXISTING CHURCH & PARRISH HALL
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 27, 2026, 4:39 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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