2026 assessment
$75K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
553 W Allegheny Ave
3 bd1 ba2 stories980 sqftCMX2built 1920
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19133 area
Fairhill · West Kensington
500 block of W Allegheny Ave
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$51K 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$51K 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$51K 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$44K 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$34K 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$34K 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$34K 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$54K 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$54K 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$75K 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$75K 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$74K 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 $5KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2020Deed / sale $6KA 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 · 2009-06-26Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2010-02-19Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2010-02-19AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-03-18AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-03-18AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-03-18AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-06-11PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-06-12ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-08-26UseThis 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19133 (Fairhill · West Kensington) medianAssessmentDeed / salePermit
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- Deed / saleDeed / sale $6K
- PermitUse
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitMajor alteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $5K
Flags: $4K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$1,053/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $75,200 × 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 $73,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 1932085002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$4,320.25 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2018–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
$2,588.27 principal$531.39 interest$175.77 penalty$1,024.82 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $33,600 total assessment, $33,600 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.
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
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
980 sqft
livable area
Lot
854 sqft
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
CMX2
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
500 block of W Allegheny Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 551 W Allegheny Ave · 555 W Allegheny Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 24, 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 11 dated rows
- Recorded transfer$6K transfer
2020
- PermitUse
Permit 633297 · COMPLETED
FOR USE AS PERSONAL SERVICES IN THE CELLAR AND FOR CONTINUED USE AS RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ON THE SECOND FLOOR. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATIONS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 609041 · COMPLETED
TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER AND FIRE ALARM WIRING THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING MIXED USE PROPERTY INCLUDING A 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2008 NEC AND NFPA 72
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 476820 · EXPIRED
REPLACE STACKS AND INSTALL 2 TOILETS, 2 LAVS, 1 SHOWER, 1 LAUNDRY TUB AND 3 SINKS
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 459602 · CLOSED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT #232609 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46 & 87. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. CALL BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR AN INITIAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 459601 · EXPIRED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT #253154 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46 & 87. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. CALL BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR AN INITIAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 459596 · COMPLETED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT #213179 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46 & 87. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. CALL BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR AN INITIAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 253154 · EXPIRED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ONLY.THIS ACTIVITY IS FOR THE RENOVATIONS OF THE SECOND FLOOR RESIDENTIAL FIRE AREA. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED CONTRATOR REGISTERED WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 232609 · COMPLETED
AMENDING BLDG. PERMIT #213179 AS PER APPROVED PLANS.THIS ACTIVITY IS FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM AS PREVIOUSLY DEPICTED ON PERMIT #213179. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED CONTRATOR REGISTERED WITH THE CITY OF PHILADEPHIA.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 213179 · EXPIRED
REMODELING AS PER PLAN.NEW HANDICAPP RAMP. RENOVATIONS TO GROCERY STORE AND BASEMENT(STORAGE ONLY)TO INCLUDE NEW 5/8" ONE HOUR RATED SHEETROCK CEILINGS AND WALLS.NEW ROLL DOWN SECURITY GATES.NEW REAR STAIR TO SECOND FLOOR SEPERATE PERMIT FOR RENOVATIONS TO 2ND FLOOR..NO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE ORIGINAL STRUCTURE ON THIS PERMIT.SEP. PERMIT REQ FOR CANOPY SIGN.
- Recorded transfer$5K 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
- 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 25, 2026, 10:09 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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