2026 assessment
$1.0M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
521 Spruce St
1,910 sqftRSA5built 1850
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
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$752K 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$752K 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$752K 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$716K 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$740K 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$740K 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$740K 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$960K 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$960K 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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 · 2017-01-05ZoningThis 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 · 2017-01-05Addition 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 · 2017-03-22ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-04-07PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-07-31AdministrativeThis 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 · 2017-08-16MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-11-06ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-04-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-04-13MechanicalThis 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 · 2019-05-09PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-01-26SWO- 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 · 2018-01-26SWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMITA 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 · 2018-01-26BP_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 · 2018-03-16BP_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 · 2018-04-19BP_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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19106 (Old City · Society Hill) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record15 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
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Property tax
$14,386/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,027,700 × 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 $1,041,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0511424002026 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
1,910 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,260 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
C+
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
500 block of Spruce St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 519 Spruce St · 523 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 15 dated rows
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 974983 · COMPLETED
REPLACE HOUSE DRAIN, TRAP, AND FRESH AIR INLET AS PER PHILADELPHIA 2014 PLUMBING CODE.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 620193 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 865849 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT HVAC LENNOX GAS FURNACE & AIR CONDITIONER WITH ZONING PACKAGE..INDOOR AND OUTDOOR UNIT...70,000 BTU WITH 98% EFF
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 864872 · COMPLETED
EZ PLUMBING PERMIT - REPIPING WATER LINES AND DRAIN LINES TO FIXTURES, FIXTURES STAYING IN EXISTING LOCATIONS. (2 1/2) BATHROOMS 3 WC, 3 LAVS, 2 BATHTUBS, AND 1 KS AS PER 2004 PHILA. PLUMBING CODE.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 620193 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 620193 · Violation 4614651 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
Case 620193 · Violation 4614652 · Code A-504.1/6 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 620193 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 829783 · COMPLETED
RE-WIRE AND INSTALL DEVICES, SWITCHES, RECEPTS, LIGHTS, SMOKES/CO DETECTORS, CABLE TV & CAT5 FOR INTERNET, UPDATE 200AMP SERVICE TO INCLUDE 60 CIRCUIT PANEL, METER AND GROUNDING AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 808752 · EXPIRED
INSTALL (1) HVAC UNIT WITH DUCTWORK & INSTALL (1) MINI SPLIT SYTEM FOR A TOTAL OF (2) SYSTEMS. CONDENSER TO BE LOCATED IN REAR NOT VISIBLE FROM PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. APPROVED BY THE PHC. (SFD)
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 803439 · EXPIRED
AMEND ADDITION PERMIT NO. 717227 TO REMOVE PORTIONS OF CHIMNEY BELOW ROOF AND ADD ADDITIONAL BEAMS AND POSTS TO SUPPORT REMAINING PORTION OF CHIMNEY AS PER ATTACHED ENGINEERS REPORT AND DETAILS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 773614 · EXPIRED
ROUGH IN 2 BATHROOMS, POWDER ROOM AND KITCHEN SINK.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 768549 · ABANDONED
REWIRE HOUSE INCLUDING RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, AND LIGHTS, INCLUDING 200AMP SERVICE, SMOKE/CO DETECTORS AS PER MEC 2008 CC DISTRICT
- PermitZoning
Permit 717226 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIDE INTERIOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR USE AS EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 717227 · Expired
LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) WITH TWO STORY SIDE INFILL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING IRC 2009 TOWNHOUSE, NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK**
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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