2026 assessment
$188K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
536 Washington Ave
1,191 sqftRSA5built 1915
Property at a glanceMixed-use
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$181K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of Washington Ave
ZIP 19147
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
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 $181,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$249K 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$249K 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$205K 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$172K 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$174K 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$174K 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$174K 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$204K 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$204K 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$188K 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$188K 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$181K 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 · 2003Deed / sale $275KA 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 · 2016-05-24Zoning/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 · 2016-12-15AdditionThis 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 · 2022-08-01Addition 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 · 2022-10-19SignThis 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 · 2023-09-12AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2006-04-28HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2013-04-25SA-MAI JEWELRY CORP: Precious Metal Dealer business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2016-05-04Zoning 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 · 2016-11-17Building standards 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 assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record10 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAlterations
- PermitSign
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseSA-MAI JEWELRY CORP: Precious Metal Dealer business license initially issued
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $275K
Verify the public record
Property tax
$2,626/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $187,600 × 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 $181,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8715023802026 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.”
Property report
Mixed-use property
Mixed-use, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Mixed-use
Row W/Off Str 3 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$152
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
6th and Washington
city commercial corridor
Interior area
1,191 sqft
Lot size
1,018 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
RSA5
Block context
500 block of Washington Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 534 Washington Ave · 538-44 Washington Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
SA-MAI JEWELRY CORPActive
Precious Metal Dealer · Initial issue date Apr 25, 2013 · Filed expiration Dec 31, 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 10 dated rows
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-012378 · Completed
REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE
- PermitSign
Permit GP-2022-006980 · Completed
REMOVE AND REINSTALL WALL SIGN (1) 3'-0" X 12' -0" SAME SIZE AND LOCATION AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PER EZ STANDARDS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-003516 · Completed
FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO REPLACE 1ST FLOOR FRONT WALL TILE AND INSTALL METAL PANEL SIDING OVER EXISTING STUCCO. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS. ** AMENDED AS OF 10.14.2022: To change footing detail due to site condition.
- PermitAddition
Permit 727892 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. THE NEW EXIT DOOR SHALL BE AT LEAST A B-LABEL, SELF-CLOSING FIRE DOOR HAVING A FIRE RESISTANCE RATING OF NOT LESS THAN 1.5 HOURS AS PER VARIANCE.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 29164 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 727892 · ON 10/05/2016, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #727892.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 669718 · COMPLETED
FOR LEGALIZATION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK ON 1ST FLOOR REAR MAXIMUM 11 FT HIGH WITH EXISTING THREE STORY STRUCTURE ON THE FRONT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE RETAIL JEWELRY STORE (RETAIL SALE OF WEARING APPARELS AND ACCESSORIES) ON 1ST FLOOR AND SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 27143 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 669718 · PERMIT FOR LEGALIZATION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK ON 1ST FLOOR REAR MAXIMUM 11 FT HIGH WITH EXISTING THREE STORY STRUCTURE ON THE FRONT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE RETAIL JEWELRY STORE (RETAIL SALE OF WEARING APPARELS AND ACCESSOR
- License issue eventSA-MAI JEWELRY CORP: Precious Metal Dealer business license initially issued
License 591244 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 61119 · 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.
- Recorded transfer$275K transfer
2003
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 25, 2026, 11:27 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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