2026 assessment
$1.9M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
640 Spruce St
3 bd2 ba3,364 sqftRM1built 1975
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19106 area
Old City · Society Hill
600 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.8M 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$1.8M 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$1.9M 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$1.9M 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$2.0M 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2014Deed / sale $1.8MA 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 · 2009-03-26AlterationThis 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 · 2010-02-17AdditionThis 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 · 2010-03-22ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-04-08MechanicalThis 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 · 2010-04-29PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-08-20Major 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 · 2014-10-30PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-12-08ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-12-19AlterationThis 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 · 2022-09-12AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-07-21PERMB- CONST MASONRY FENCEA 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 · 2008-07-21BP_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 · 2014-09-05PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2014-10-11PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2008-09-16BP_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 · 2008-11-17BP_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 · 2009-03-17BP_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 · 2009-03-19BP_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 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-07-30PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-09-21PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2008-12-12Zoning 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 19106 (Old City · Society Hill) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record22 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAlteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- PermitMajor alteration
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.8M
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAddition
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitAlteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- CONST MASONRY FENCE
- InspectionBP_BLDG
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$24,852/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,775,400 × 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 $1,952,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0511539002026 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
3
Bathrooms
2
Interior
3,364 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,000 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
2 spaces
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
A-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Denied · 2008
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
600 block of Spruce St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 638 Spruce St · 636 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 22 dated rows
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-013335 · Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet
- PermitAlteration
Permit 580806 · COMPLETED
INSTALLTION OF 17 WINDOWS (NO CHANGE IN SIZE). WORK TO BE PERFORMED AS PER PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION'S GUIDELINES AND APPROVED PLAN.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 578250 · COMPLETED
WIRE & INSTALL 20-HI HATS, 4-GFCI, 240V WASHER & DRYER CKT, 1-SURFACE MOUNT LIGHT, 6-CKTS & WIRE & INSTALL UNDER COUNTER LIGHTS AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD) CC DISTRICT
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 571150 · COMPLETED
ROUGH IN PLUMBING FOR NEW BATHROOM,1WC,1SHOWER,1LAV,1LAUNDRY BOX THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 556836 · Violation 3357235 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 556836 · Violation 3357234 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 556836 · COMPLETED
FRAME SOFFETS IN KITHEN - INSTALL BASEBOARD AND TRIM
- Recorded transfer$1.8M transfer
2014
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 170299 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 275123 · COMPLETED
2 HOSE BIBBS
- PermitMechanical
Permit 271472 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE EXISTING 2 TON CONDENSING UNIT FROM 3RD FL DECK TO 4TH FL. ROOF. REPLACE EXISTING HEAT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WITH NEW 2 TON HEAT PUMP. EXTEND DUCTWORK.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 268003 · COMPLETED
UPGRADE EXISTING RECESSED LIGHTING. INSTALL ADDITIONAL GENERAL RECEPTACLES AS REQUIRED AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DIST)
- PermitAddition
Permit 239226 · COMPLETED
ERECT ADDITION AT SOUTH SIDE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING TO ENCLOSE EXISTING DECKS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR AS PER PLANS AND PHILA. HISTORICAL COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS. DELETE FOURTH FLOOR ROOF-TOP DECK EXTENSION FROM PLAN AND APPLICATION.WALL POCKETS IN PARTYWALL NOT PERMITTED.SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIRED FOR LEDGER ASSEMBLIES.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 170299 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 207162 · COMPLETED
REMOVE ILLEGAL VERTICAL EXTENSION OF REAR FENCE WALL AT EAST PROPERTY LINE. WALL MUST BE LOWERED/RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL HEIGHT.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 170299 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 170299 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 7227 · CLOSED · Denied
Related permit 169787 · PERMIT FOR LEGALIZATION OF MASONRY FENCE WALL FROM HEIGHT OF 9' 6" TO A NEW HEIGHT OF 14'2", EXTEND EXISTING PARAPIT WALL AT SECOND FLOOR WITH NEW MASONRY WALL 4'8".
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 170299 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 170299 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- CONST MASONRY FENCE
Case 170299 · Violation 1408660 · Code A-301.1/67 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 170299 · 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, 8:58 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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