2026 assessment
$231K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
536 Johnston St
3 bd1 ba2 stories1,296 sqftRSA5built 1920
Property at a glanceHouse
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19148 area
Pennsport · Lower Moyamensing
500 block of Johnston 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$260K 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$260K 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$260K 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$157K 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$170K 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$170K 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$170K 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$191K 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$191K 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$231K 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$231K 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$244K 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2024DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2023-03-17AlterationsThis 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 · 2023-03-22Full DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2023-05-03Minor DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2022-12-09ID STRUCTUREA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-12-09INTERIOR LOAD EXCEEDEDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-12-09EXTERIOR LIMIT STATEA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-12-09EXTERIOR WALLSA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-12-09ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2022-12-09L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-10-24STRUCTURAL REPAIRA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-10-24HVAC SYSTEMA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-10-24NEW PLUMBINGA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-10-24NEW ELECTRICAL WIRINGA 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 · 2024-10-24L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-04-08STOP WORK ORDER VIOLATEDA 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 · 2026-04-08L&I investigationA 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 · 2024-12-23L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-04-25L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-10-21L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-10-21L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-10-22L&I investigationA 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 · 2026-06-25L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2023-01-26BBS UnsafeA 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 19148 (Pennsport · Lower Moyamensing) medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record24 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER VIOLATED
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
- L&I violationHVAC SYSTEM
- L&I violationNEW PLUMBING
- L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
- InspectionL&I investigation
- TeardownDemolished
- PermitMinor Demolition
- PermitFull Demolition
- PermitAlterations
- AppealBBS Unsafe
- L&I violationID STRUCTURE
- L&I violationINTERIOR LOAD EXCEEDED
- L&I violationEXTERIOR LIMIT STATE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- InspectionL&I investigation
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $253 with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
Verify the public record
Property tax
$1,457/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $104,100 × 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 $244,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3950388002026 OPA taxes $104,100 of $230,700 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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 $253.25 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2014$166.55 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $70.42 penalty2016$86.70 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.
$104,100 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$1,772/year
$230,700 scenario basis
The assessment roll does not identify
- Legal basis or program
- Approval or expiration date
- Treatment after a sale
- Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math
2026: ($230,700 assessed − $126,600 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,457/year
Full-assessment scenario: $230,700 × 1.3998% ≈ $3,229/year
Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,296 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,036 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
In Process · 2023
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
500 block of Johnston St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 534 Johnston St · 532 Johnston St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 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 23 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-114202 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER VIOLATED
Case CF-2026-032469 · Violation VI-2026-019768 · Code A-504.7 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-032469 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-122009 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-122009 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-114202 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-122009 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-122009 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
Case CF-2024-114202 · Violation VI-2024-087707 · Code A-301.1/38 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationHVAC SYSTEM
Case CF-2024-114202 · Violation VI-2024-087710 · Code A-301.1/46 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationNEW PLUMBING
Case CF-2024-114202 · Violation VI-2024-087709 · Code A-301.1/54 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
Case CF-2024-114202 · Violation VI-2024-087708 · Code A-301.1/50 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-114202 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMinor Demolition
Permit DP-2023-000378 · Expired
**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED MASONRY STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE # CF-2022-122009. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. 21 DAY POSTING & NOTICE WAIVED PER A-303.2 & DEMOLITION START DATE TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A-302.2.3 #1. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS TO BE TREATED * FOUNDATIONS AND SLAB TO BE REMOVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B-3303.12 AND SITE BACKFILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B-3303.4.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CODE. **PROTECTION OF ADJACENT STRUCTURE TO BE MAINTAINED DURING DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS OF STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF ADJACENT STRUCTURE TO BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED MONITORING PLAN.**
- PermitFull Demolition
Permit ZP-2023-001261 · Issued
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF THE EXISTING FRAMING).
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-003642 · Expired
Lateral Seal in footway
- AppealBBS Unsafe
Appeal HA-2023-000098 · In Process
See Attached
- ViolationID STRUCTURE
Case CF-2022-122009 · Violation VI-2022-091731 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationINTERIOR LOAD EXCEEDED
Case CF-2022-122009 · Violation VI-2022-091732 · Code PM15-305.1(D) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR LIMIT STATE
Case CF-2022-122009 · Violation VI-2022-091733 · Code PM15-304.1(C) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS
Case CF-2022-122009 · Violation VI-2022-091734 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case CF-2022-122009 · Violation VI-2022-091735 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-122009 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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, 12:13 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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