2026 assessment
$937K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
635 Catharine St
4 bd3 ba3 stories2,688 sqftRM1built 1915
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19147 area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
600 block of Catharine 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$530K 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$530K 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$530K 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$770K 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$834K 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$834K 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$834K 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$818K 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$818K 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$937K 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$937K 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$966K 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 · 2011-02-22DemolitionThis 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 · 2011-02-28Major 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 · 2011-04-01ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-05-19PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-06-14PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-06-14MechanicalThis 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 · 2012-06-18Zoning/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 · 2013-07-02Major 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 · 2014-08-18ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-09-11AlterationThis 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 · 2016-11-02Major 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 · 2019-02-14New ConstructionThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-06-19PERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTIONA 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 · 2013-06-19ARCHITECT/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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-06-20SWO- 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2013-06-20BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-07-24PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFOA 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 · 2013-07-24BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-10-09PERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFULA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-07-19Zoning 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 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record20 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFUL
- PermitAlteration
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitDemolition
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$11,714/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $836,800 × 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 $966,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0220402002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,688 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,210 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
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
600 block of Catharine St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 633 Catharine St · 637 Catharine 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 20 dated rows
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 948918 · Expired
INSTALL 17 LED RECESSED LIGHTS AND 4 SWITCHES IN LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND HALL. (1) 15 AMP LIGHTING CIRCUIT. AS PER 2008 NEC **FISH ONLY NO ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT IN PLACE**
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 729110 · COMPLETED
REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR ENTRY STAIRS, FRONT OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- ViolationPERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFUL
Case 561194 · Violation 3736008 · Code A-302.2/1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 561194 · EXPIRED
REMOVING OLD ROOF COVERING AND REPLACE WITH SHEATHING,INSTALL NEW SCUPPERS AND DOWNSPROUTS,ALSO SIDING ON REAR OF CABLE WALL.NO JOISTS ARE TO BE REMOVED.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 555508 · COMPLETED
ADD/MOVE 6 LIGHT FIXTURES, 5 SWITCHES/OUTLETS, INSTALL LIGHTS, SWITCHES, 3WAY/4WAY SYSTEMS THROUGH OUT AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)
- ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
Case 386913 · Violation 2833752 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 386913 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 479014 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF STEEL PERGOLA/TRELLIS
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 386913 · Violation 2833722 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 386913 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
Case 386913 · Violation 2833720 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 386913 · Violation 2833721 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 321848 · COMPLETED
CURB CUT FOR SFD.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 14768 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 321848 · CERTIFICATE FOR FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE OFF-STREET PARKING SLOT, 10'-6" X 18'-0" FOR ONE VEHICLE, LOCATED IN THE REAR YARD AREA OF AN EXISTING INTERMEDIATE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE. ALSO FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR FENCE WALL WITH A GARAGE DOOR
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 346971 · COMPLETED
REPLACE THE WATER CLOSET AND LAVATORY IN THE POWDER ROOM; REPLACE THE KITCHEN SINK AND ISLAND SINK; 3RD FLOOR BATHROOM - INSTALL A NEW WATER CLOSET, LAVATORY, SHOWER, BIDET AND BATHTUB
- PermitMechanical
Permit 347492 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 2 LENNOX 90% FURNACES WITH A.C. (SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 340205 · COMPLETED
PLUMBING RENOVATIONS: NEW MASTER BATH; (1)WATER CLOSET, (2)LAVATORIES, (1)SHOWER AND (1)BATHTUB - (1)WASHING MACHINE BOX - RELOCATE POWDER ROOM; (1)WATER CLOSET, (1)LAVATORY - KITCHEN; (1)KITCHEN SINK
- PermitElectrical
Permit 332828 · COMPLETED
REWIRE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING: (48)LIGHTS, (26) SWITCHES, (62)RECEPTACLES, (8)GFCI RECEPTACLES, (2)HVAC SYSTEMS, 200 AMP SERVICE, (6)CABLE JACKS, (6)PHONE JACKS AND (5)DATA JACKS... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 322645 · COMPLETED
FOR THE TOTAL REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING THREE STORY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS INCLUDE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A CONTRACTOR(S) REGISTERED WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS OR THE HOME OWNER.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 326101 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF KITCHEN,BATHROOM & NON LOAD BEARING WALLS
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, 9:05 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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