House report
723 S 20th St
3 bd3 ba3,000 sqftRSA5built 2011
Owner-occupancy signal
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$733K 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$733K 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$733K 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$1.0M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$1.0M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$1.0M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$1.0M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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$1.3M 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 · 2011Deed / sale $800KA 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 · 2011Deed / sale $800KA 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 · 2012Deed / sale $779KA 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 · 2011-01-14ZoningThis 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 · 2011-02-08Zoning/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 · 2011-09-12New 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 ↗
- Permit · 2011-10-31SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2011-11-17PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-04-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-04-23PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-05-11MechanicalThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-01-05Zoning 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 ↗
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- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $779K
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $800K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $800K
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$17,393/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,242,500 × 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 $1,294,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3014081012026 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.
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
700 block of S 20th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 721 S 20th St · 719 S 20th St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 27, 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
- PermitMechanical
Permit 403971 · COMPLETED
INSTALL TRANE 60,000 BTU, 90% GAS FURNACE AND 13 SEER 7.5 TON A/C WITH RELATED DUCT WORK,ALL SUPPLY AND RETURN
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 400491 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (PLUMBING) - REPLACE THE 4" HOUSE DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT - INSTALL (2)3" SOIL STACKS - ROUGH AND FINISH PLUMBING FOR (3)FULL BATHS, (2)HALF BATHS, ONE KITCHEN, ONE LAUNDRY ROOM AND A DOMESTIC HOT WATER HEATER
- PermitElectrical
Permit 399152 · COMPLETED
200 AMP SERVICE W/ SUBPANEL, 68 RECPTS, 37 SWITCHES, 99 LIGHTS, 13 SMOKE DETECTORS AND A/C
- Recorded transfer$779K transfer
2012
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 374464 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 5" LATERAL TO MAIN SEWER TO 5" CURB TRAP TO BASEMENT WALL. REPLACE 2" WATER SOURCE AND 3/4" WATER SERVICE TO BASEMENT WALL(SFD)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 351567 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NFPA 13R FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE PIPING, SPRINKLER HEADS, AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER PLAN.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 352453 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH REAR DECK AT THIRD FLOOR AND BALCONY AT 2ND FLOOR. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. THE STRUCTURE IS TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 319757 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCT ONE NEW SFD'S WITH CELLARS, 4TH STORY PORTIONS, ROOF DECKS, REAR DECKS AT 2ND FL. ONE CAR GARAGES AT FIRST FLOOR AND PROJECTED BAYS AS PER ATTACHED PLANS
- PermitZoning
Permit 314006 · COMPLETED
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE (6) LOTS FROM (2) LOTS AS PER PLANS. CONSTRUCT (6) NEW SFD'S WITH CELLARS, 4TH STORY PORTIONS, ROOF DECKS, REAR DECKS AT 2ND FL. ONE CAR GARAGES AT FIRST FLOOR AND PROJECTED BAYS AS PER ATTACHED PLANS
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 14111 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 314006 · PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE SIX (6) LOTS FROM TWO (2) LOTS, TWO (2) BRT ACCOUNTS (723 S 20TH STREET AND 731 S 20TH STREET) AND FOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE (5) FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE (HEIGHT 42') WITH ROOF DECK, R
- Recorded transfer$800K transfer
2011
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 28, 2026, 6:17 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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