2026 assessment
$2.1M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
8605 Seminole Ave
6 bd4 ba2 stories6,563 sqftRSD3built 1880
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19118 area
Chestnut Hill
8600 block of Seminole 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$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 · 2017$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 · 2018$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 · 2019$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 · 2020$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 · 2021$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 · 2022$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 · 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$2.1M 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 · 2026$2.1M 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 · 2027$2.2M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2008-03-05Fast form buildingThis 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 · 2009-02-18ElectricalThis 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 · 2009-05-07PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-09-04Major 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 · 2012-09-12ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-09-30MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-10-02ZoningThis 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 · 2015-10-02AdditionThis 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 · 2015-10-16ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-03-10New 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 · 2024-07-25Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…This 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 · 2024-08-06New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2025-02-26Addition 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 · 2025-07-01Addition 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 · 2025-09-30New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2026-03-27LIRB Violation 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 19118 (Chestnut Hill) medianAssessmentAppealPermit
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Every dated record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitCombined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitElectrical
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitFast form building
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$27,941/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,996,100 × 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 $2,190,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0922931002026 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
6
Bathrooms
4
Stories
2
Interior
6,563 sqft
livable area
Lot
22,200 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
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
RSD3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
Closed · Complete · 2026
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
8600 block of Seminole Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 8617 Seminole Ave · 8635 Seminole Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 10, 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 16 dated rows
- AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
Appeal HA-2025-004973 · Closed · Complete
Disagree with Violation
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2025-007249 · Issued
TO REMOVE ONE (1) PREVIOUSLY APPROVED POOL, FREESTANDING WALLS, A PERGOLA, AND SELECT SITE IMPROVEMENTS; THE EXISTING POOL AT 8533 SEMINOLE STREET WILL REMAIN; TO PROVIDE ONE (1) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACE ADDED FOR A TOTAL OF TWO (2) PARKING SPACES ACCESSORY TO THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-006185 · Completed
Porch 6 Install gfci protected receptacles 4 Install switches 5 Install 3 way switches 8 Supply dimmer lutron diva 4 Supply and install A1 fixtures 8 Supply and install A2 fixtures 1 Install customer supplied E1 fixtures 4 Install customer supplied F1 fixtures 1 Install customer supplied ceiling fan 1 Supply and install infratech heaters with smart control panel 1 Install cable/ cat 6 line 1 Install new 200 amp panel off of new disconect from meter cabinet 2 Supply and install well lights 1 Supply and install transformer 1 Permit and inspection 4 Run wiring for retractable screens supplied by others, connections by others 1 Excavating trenching by others All wiring to be fished per 2017 NEC
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2024-012499 · Completed
For the addition of a covered patio (open on two sides) with a fireplace and chimney stack. Size and location per plans. Amend Permit 4/25/2025 to document change in construction costs.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2024-007638 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; THE SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN
- PermitCombined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…
Permit ZP-2024-006895 · Issued
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO ADJUST TWO (2) EXISTING ZONING LOTS, PREMISES ‘A’: 8605 SEMINOLE AVE & PREMISES ‘B’-1: 8533 SEMONOLE AVE) INTO NEW PROPOSED PARCELS (PARCEL 21: 8605 SEMONOLE AVE) AND (PARCEL 20: 8533 SEMONOLE AVE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 675483 · Completed
20 RECESSED LIGHTS, 10 SURFACE FIXTURES, 6 SP SWITCHES, 10 DUPLEX RECEPTACLES ON AN EXISTING 200AMP SERVIVCE AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 645634 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 19-RECESSED FIXTURES,6-SP SWITCHES,1-EXTERIOR FIXTURE,1-CLOSET LIGHT,1-DOOR SWITCH,3-DUPLEX RECEPTS,2-FLOOR BOXES,1-EXTERIOR GFCI AND 1-WARM TILE RADIANT HEAT AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)
- PermitZoning
Permit 620970 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING; SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitAddition
Permit 620973 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION OF CONVENTIONAL WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION W. CONCRETE MASONRY FOUNDATION SYSTEM TO EXISTING THREE (3) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE, W. BASEMENT, RESIDENTIAL BUILDING; ADDITION IS NOT FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL WORK.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 641905 · COMPLETED
DUCTWORK ONLY (SFD)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 426999 · COMPLETED
ADD 6-RECESSED, 6-OUTLETS, TV/CABLE JACKS & REWIRE FOR SURROUND SOUND AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 423371 · COMPLETED
CONVERT EXISTING ACCESSORY GARAGE TO PLAYROOM
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 214577 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 4 WATER CLOSETS, 3 TUBS, 4 LAVYS, 1 KITCHEN SINK
- PermitElectrical
Permit 200026 · COMPLETED
UPGRADE TO 320AMP SERVICE, RE-WIRE KITCHEN:NEW LIGHTING,GFI OUTLETS AND APPLIANCE CIRCUITS. RE-WIRE BEDROOM LIGHTING AND OUTLETS- ARC FAULT PROTECTED. LAUNDRY ROOM HARD WIRED SMOKE DETECTORS, REPLACE EXISTING SWITCHES AND OUTLETS... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC
- PermitFast form building
Permit 136230 · COMPLETED
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 20, 2026, 5:23 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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