House report

518-20 Carpenter St

4 bd2 ba2,532 sqftRSA5built 2014

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$747K 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$500K$1.0MZIP 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) median$764K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification

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 record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. PermitPlumbing
  8. Deed / saleDeed / sale $675K
  9. PermitMechanical
  10. PermitSuppression
  11. PermitPlumbing
  12. PermitElectrical
  13. InspectionBP_BLDG
  14. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  15. L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
  16. L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
  17. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  18. InspectionBP_BLDG
  19. InspectionBP_BLDG
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. TeardownDemolished
  22. L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
  23. L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
  24. PermitDemolition
  25. PermitNew construction
  26. PermitZoning/use
  27. PermitZoning/use
  28. PermitZoning
  29. PermitZoning
  30. AppealZoning board appeal
  31. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. L&I violationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
  38. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$9,054/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $646,800 × 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 $764,200. 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.

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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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 property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Interior
2,532 sqft livable area
Lot
1,193 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Hot water / radiators city code B
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 CLOSED · Granted · 2013

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

500 block of Carpenter St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 516 1/2 Carpenter St  ·  516 Carpenter St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 37 dated rows
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-013365 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-08

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2024-003933 · Expired

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. REPLACE EXISTING FURNACE AND AC ONLY, IN LIKE IN KIND. NO DIFFUSERS OR DUCTWORK BEING INSTALLED.

  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-013494 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-08

  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-010268 · Certified

    Expires 2024-05-09

  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-007979 · Certified

    Expires 2023-05-11

  6. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 245333 · 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.

  7. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 647914 · COMPLETED

    CAP OFF LATERAL (SELF CERTIFICATIONS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES EXCEEDING 5' MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING)

  8. Recorded transfer$675K transfer

    2015

  9. PermitMechanical

    Permit 555374 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK(SFD)

  10. PermitSuppression

    Permit 527297 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE W. BACKFLOW PREVENTOR (BFP) ASSEMBLY AND FOR INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS & HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.

  11. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 536537 · COMPLETED

    DRAIN AND WATER LINES FOR (3)TOILETS, (3)SINKS AND (2)BATHTUBS, KITCHEN SINK, WASHER, NEW MAIN DRAIN AND STACKS. NEW 3/4" WATER SERVICE, AREA DRAIN/RAIN WATER CONDUCTOR PA ONE CALL #2014-0852405

  12. PermitElectrical

    Permit 538016 · COMPLETED

    REWIRE AND INSTALLATION OF 200AMP SERVICE PER 2008 NEC (SFD)

  13. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 426743 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 426743 · Violation 3146853 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE

    Case 426743 · Violation 3146854 · Code A-504.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP

    Case 496450 · Violation 3146826 · Code A-302.11/1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 496450 · Violation 3146827 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 426743 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 413398 · CLOSED

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

  20. ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE

    Case 413398 · Violation 3029377 · Code A-504.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE

    Case 496449 · Violation 3029339 · Code A-504.1/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  22. PermitDemolition

    Permit 496449 · COMPLETED

    FOR COMPLETE SITE DEMOLITION TO REMOVE EXIST. ONE (1) STORY GARAGE BUILDING OF MASONRY BEARING WALL CONSTRUCTION. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  23. PermitNew construction

    Permit 496450 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR STORY BUILDING WITH PARTIAL CELLAR AND ROOF DECKS FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING MUST BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R AS PER TABLE 5O3 OF THE IBC. JOSEPH MULVIHILL, P.E., OF AMBRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSPECTION OF UNDERPINNING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR DEMOLITION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.

  24. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 486895 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISITNG STRUCTURES ON THE LOT. FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT.

  25. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 486894 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR, A ROOF DECK ABOVE A PORTION OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND A ROOF DECK ABOVE A PORTION OF THE 3RD FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY, INTERIOR PARKING SPACE.

  26. PermitZoning

    Permit 474658 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) DEEDED LOTS AND TWO (2) OPA ACCOUNTS (518 CARPENTER ST & 520 CARPENTER ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION.

  27. PermitZoning

    Permit 484974 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) DEEDED LOTS AND TWO (2) OPA ACCOUNTS (518 CARPENTER ST & 520 CARPENTER ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION.

  28. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 20730 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 474658 · PERMIT FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) DEEDED LOTS AND TWO (2) OPA ACCOUNTS (518 CARPENTER ST & 520 CARPENTER ST). FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE

  29. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 267954 · Violation 2727999 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 267954 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 267954 · 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.

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

    Case 245333 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 245333 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 245333 · 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. ViolationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN

    Case 245333 · Violation 1996191 · Code PM-302.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 245333 · Violation 1996190 · Code PM-302.3/1 · 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 245333 · 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 23, 2026, 11:56 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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