2026 assessment
$5.3M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
8800 Towanda Ave
4 bd5 ba7,025 sqftRSD1built 1925
Property at a glanceHouse
Entity-held
ZIP 19118 area
Chestnut Hill
8800 block of Towanda 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$1.3M 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 · 2017$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 · 2018$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 · 2019$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 · 2020$3.5M 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$3.5M 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$3.5M 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$2.6M 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$2.6M 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$5.3M 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$5.3M 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$5.2M 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2021Deed / sale $5.3MA 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 · 2014-04-11DemolitionThis 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 · 2017-07-24DemolitionThis 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 · 2017-09-20Major 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 · 2018-03-20Major 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 · 2018-04-05ZoningThis 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 · 2018-04-05AdditionThis 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 · 2018-07-30PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-12-03ElectricalThis 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 · 2019-11-15MechanicalThis 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 · 2025-04-30New 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 ↗
- Permit · 2025-05-07Addition 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 · 2025-11-20AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-11-20Addition 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 · 2025-11-21Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2019-11-13PERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORKA 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 · 2019-11-13PERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYSA 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 · 2019-11-13BP_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 · 2019-11-19BP_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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19118 (Chestnut Hill) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection
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- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $5.3M
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMechanical
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitDemolition
- PermitDemolition
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Property tax
$48,465/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $3,462,273 × 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 $5,244,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0923045002026 OPA taxes $3,462,273 of $5,268,700 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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 assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.
$3,462,273 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$25,286/year
$5,268,700 scenario basis
The assessment roll does not identify
- Legal basis or program
- Approval or expiration date
- Treatment after a sale
- Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math
2026: ($5,268,700 assessed − $1,806,427 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $48,465/year
Full-assessment scenario: $5,268,700 × 1.3998% ≈ $73,751/year
Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Interior
7,025 sqft
livable area
Lot
136,199 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
2 spaces
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
A+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSD1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Blue Sky Holdings LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 8800 Towanda Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19118
Block context
8800 block of Towanda Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 8820 Towanda Ave · 8830 Towanda Ave
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 19 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2025-005921 · Issued
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install an additional heat pump, central air, ductwork, and 6 diffusers for 3rd floor renovation.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-014872 · Issued
New piping and fixtures to 1-water closet, 1-shower, 2-lav sinks, 1-tub, 2-wash machine outlets and 1-laundry sink. 8 FIXTURES
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-010949 · Completed
Add additional circuitry to 3rd floor renovation project. Specifically Convenience outlets, GFCI outlets, Laundry Pair (2). Lighting ; LED recessed lighting
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2025-003181 · Issued
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RAISING THE DOORMER AS PER PLAN. NO EXCAVATION OR DIGGING ON THIS PERMIT.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2025-003578 · Issued
Addition to increase roof height. Size and location per plan (not to exceed 38 feet).
- Recorded transfer$5.3M transfer
2021
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 715833 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 1027858 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK
Case 715833 · Violation 5243613 · Code A-301.1/43 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
Case 715833 · Violation 5243614 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 715833 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 916026 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 400AMP SERVICE AND REWIRE ENTIRE SFD WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,CO DETECTORS AND LOW VOLTAGE AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 897641 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW WATER AND DRAIN LINES FOR 6 TOILETS 3 TUBS 7 LAVS 5 SHOWERS 2 SINKS 1WM INSTALL ALL FIXTURES
- PermitZoning
Permit 859624 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF MUD ROOM AND GARAGE TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE
- PermitAddition
Permit 859627 · COMPLETED
ADDITION OF A ONE MUDROOM, COVERED WALKWAY AND ONE STORY 2 CAR GARAGE TO EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 854381 · COMPLETED
THE SCOPE OF WORK HERE IN INCLUDES SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURAL AND NON STRUCTURAL BUILDING COMPONENTS; RESTRUCTURING ALTERED AREAS; PROVIDING NEW FINISHES, FIXTURES, DOORS AND WINDOWS FOR ALTERED AREAS AS REQUIRED BY THE WORK AND WITH NO CHANGE TO EXISTING BUILDING FOOT PRINT. AMENDED PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TRUSS INSTALLATION AND CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ENGINEERED SHORING PRIOR TO UNDERPINNING OF FOUNDATION WORK AND ENGINEER SHALL BE AT SITE FOR EXCAVATION DURING UNDERPINNING. (DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN).
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 816184 · COMPLETED
EZ INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITION WALLS. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED JANUARY 2011. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO BE LISTED ON PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRIC AND HVAC. CALL INSPECTOR AT DISTRICT OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO START
- PermitDemolition
Permit 802309 · COMPLETED
REMOVE A 1,500 GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
- PermitDemolition
Permit 529294 · COMPLETED
REMOVAL OF ONE 1000 GALLON FEUL OIL UNDERGROUND TANK. BACKFILL EXCAVATION AND SOIL SAMPLE COLLECTION.CALL INSPECTOR AND SCHEDULE AN INITIAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.
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, 9:00 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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