2026 assessment
$1.9M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
518 Spruce St
3,118 sqftRM1built 1850
Property at a glanceHouse
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19106 area
Old City · Society Hill
500 block of Spruce St
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$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 · 2017$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 · 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$1.3M 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$1.4M 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 · 2021$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 · 2022$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 · 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$1.9M 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$1.9M 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$1.9M 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2024Deed / sale $2.7MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2011-05-06ZoningThis 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 · 2011-05-06AdditionThis 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 · 2011-06-13PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-06-20ElectricalThis 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 · 2020-01-03Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This 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 · 2022-03-03Exterior Window and Door 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 · 2023-02-24Exterior Window and Door 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 · 2025-04-11AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-04-14AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-12-03Addition 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 · 2025-12-18Addition 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-03-15Zoning 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19106 (Old City · Society Hill) medianAssessmentDeed / saleAppealPermit
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- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAlterations
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $2.7M
- PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement
- PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- AppealZoning board appeal
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$26,333/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,881,200 × 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 $1,881,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0511510002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
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.
Interior
3,118 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,321 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
B-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted · 2011
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
500 block of Spruce St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 516 Spruce St · 520 Spruce St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 23, 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 13 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-011720 · Completed
Bath: (2) Install recessed light. Office: (1) Install recessed light, (1) install transformer, (5) recessed fixture, (7) recessed fixture, (5) receptacles, (1) quad receptacle, (1) circuit 2nd office: (1) ceiling mounted fixture, (1) wall fixture, (1) recessed fixture, (1) transformer, (3) recessed light, (8) recessed fixture, (7) receptacles (1) quad receptacle combo (1) circuit, Closet: (1) recessed light (1) door jam switch
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2025-009922 · Issued
For interior alterations to the fourth floor level of an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. No work to the exterior per Philadelphia Historic Commission Approval.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-004946 · Completed
Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-004925 · Completed
Replace 4" sewer from foundation wall to rear of building. INTERIOR ONLY
- Recorded transfer$2.7M transfer
2024
- PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement
Permit GM-2023-001486 · Completed
EZ Windows and Doors Permit- For replacement of exterior windows and doors without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. As approved by the Philadelphia Historic Commission. Remove existing dormer window sash and exterior storm window. Cut a new arch top head casing to match he arch of the new window. Re-install the head casing and new all wood sash replacement system per the attached historically reviewed and approved shop drawings. 1 Window in total.
- PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement
Permit GM-2022-001100 · Completed
Remove existing window sash and storm windows on front facade and replace with new all wood sash replacement systems per the attached historically stamped and approved shop drawings. Existing front facade shutters will also be replaced with new wood shutters per the attached historically stamped and approved shop drawings. (6 Window Sash Systems & 6 Pair Of Shutters In Total)
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit 1037619 · Expired
INSTALLATION OF GREY STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF SYSTEM. INSTALLATION OF HARDIE CLAPBOARD SIDING ON DORMER, NEW 3/4 RD MOLDINGS, FLASHINGS, RETAIN FLUTED PLASTER AND BULLSEYE MOLDINGS AS PER PHC APPROVED PLANS. PA CONTRACTOR LIC *PA115489*
- PermitElectrical
Permit 348413 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (18)RECESSED LIGHTS, (10)SWITCHES AND (15)OUTLETS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN - RUN A NEW 20 AMP 240 V LINE TO A NEW AC CONDENSER OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN - INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH THE 2008 NEC
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 346902 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW YARD DRAIN KITCHEN SINK AND DISH WASHER
- PermitZoning
Permit 316621 · COMPLETED
CREATING AN ADDITION TO A SFD.
- PermitAddition
Permit 316627 · COMPLETED
ADDITION AS PER PLANS
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 14414 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 316621 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 6'6"X 21'21" ONE STORY SIDE ADDITION TO EXPAND KITCHEN AREA.
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 24, 2026, 4:54 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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