2026 taxable assessment $588,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $717,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
134-36 Catharine St
3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,647 sqft · CMX1 · built 2013
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $689K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $718K · sold 3×. On the 100 block of Catharine St in ZIP 19147.
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Property summary
Assessment$688,8002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $717,800
Last sale$874KRecorded 2024
Est. tax bill$8,242/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits10Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open9 historical across 4 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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OPA 0220445152026 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.
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What stands out
From the public recordNew construction
Record summary$260K transfer recorded in 2012; new construction appears in a 2010 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $705K in 2014.
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Every fetched annual City assessment for this house, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.
Assessed value
$688,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $717,800 · built 2013
Price / sq ft
$436
block $388 · above block
Assessment change
+2069%
+32%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +4% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$8,242
1.2% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$33K 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$33K 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$692K 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$692K 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$753K 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$753K 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$753K 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$816K 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$816K 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$689K 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$689K 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$718K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2012Land record $260KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2013Deed / sale $645KA 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 · 2014Deed / sale $705KA 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 · 2007-11-13New 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 · 2010-04-16Zoning admin reviewThis 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 · 2010-05-13AdministrativeThis 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 · 2010-12-02AdministrativeThis 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 · 2012-07-17PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-09-26MechanicalThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2012-09-26BP_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 ↗
- Permit · 2012-10-10ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-01-02Zoning admin reviewThis 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 · 2013-02-26Zoning admin reviewThis 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 · 2013-03-08Major 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-07-26PERM - 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 · 2012-07-26BP_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 · 2012-08-03LISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLYA 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 · 2012-08-03BP_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 · 2012-08-07PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGEA 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 · 2012-08-07SWO- 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-08-07PERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIGA 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 · 2012-08-07PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGEA 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 · 2012-08-07SWO- 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-08-07PERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIGA 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 · 2012-08-07BP_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 · 2012-09-12SWO- PERSON ALLOWED ACT CONTINA 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 · 2012-08-30BP_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 · 2012-09-11BP_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 · 2012-09-11BP_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 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $705K
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning admin review
- PermitZoning admin review
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $645K
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationSWO- PERSON ALLOWED ACT CONTIN
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- L&I violationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
- L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- L&I violationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- Land buyLand record $260K
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitZoning admin review
- PermitNew construction
The short read
New construction$260K transfer recorded in 2012; new construction appears in a 2010 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $705K in 2014.
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Browse 29 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$705K transfer
2014
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 456142 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING DECK RAIL AS PER PLANS TO INSTALL ROOF DECK-SFD
- PermitZoning admin review
Permit 446008 · COMPLETED
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TO APP 266583, WHICH WAS AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO APP. NO. 060308040, CAL. NO 06-0469. TO CLARIFY AND PERMIT A ROOF DECK ON A PORTION OF THE THIRD STORY ROOF, WITH A 42" HIGH PARAPET AND A 42" HIGH PROTECTIVE RAILS AROUND THE DECK. HE DECK WILL BE ACCESSED BY A ROOF HATCH ABOVE A STAIR. THE PROPOSAL ALSO INCLUDES A 42" HIGH PARAPET WALL EXTENDING ABOVE THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED HEIGHT OF 31'4". THIS PERMIT WAS GRANTED AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO JULY 1, 2016 UNDER PA ACT 46 ON AP 445939.
- PermitZoning admin review
Permit 445939 · CLOSED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT # 266583. PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 2, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS.
- Recorded transfer$645K transfer
2013
- PermitElectrical
Permit 431760 · COMPLETED
200AMP SERVICE, LIGHTS, RECEPTACLES, 2 A/C CONDENSE PER 2008 NEC
- PermitMechanical
Permit 429322 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 2 HVAC UNITS INCLUDING DUCTWORK (SFD)
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 343179 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationSWO- PERSON ALLOWED ACT CONTIN
Case 343179 · Violation 2573868 · Code A-504.7/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 342437 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 343179 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 340873 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
Case 343179 · Violation 2571577 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 343179 · Violation 2571579 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
Case 343179 · Violation 2571578 · Code A-302.10/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
Case 314604 · Violation 2531989 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 314604 · Violation 2531991 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
Case 314604 · Violation 2531990 · Code A-302.10/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 343179 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY
Case 342437 · Violation 2527488 · Code A-501.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 342437 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 340873 · Violation 2517839 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 340873 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 416649 · COMPLETED
REPLACEMENT OF SOIL AND WASTE PIPES, HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPES TO 3 WC, 3 LAVS, 1 SHOWER STALL, 1 BATHTUB, 1 KIT SINK, 1 LAUNDRY TUB (SFD)
- Land recordLand record
2012
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 314604 · COMPLETED
EXTENDING PERMIT #278961
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 278961 · COMPLETED
ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT TO REINSTATE AP 99657 TO CONTSTRUCT NEW 3 STY SFD
- PermitZoning admin review
Permit 266583 · COMPLETED
REQUESTING ADMIN REVIEW FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO OBTAIN PERMIT ORIGINALLY GRANTED. AP# 060308040. CALENDAR # 06-0469 PER PLANS APPROVED BY THE ZBA ON 1-16-07 AND TO CLARIFY CORRECT PERMIT WORDING AS APPROVED PER PLANS
- PermitNew construction
Permit 99657 · EXPIRED
ERECT 3 STY. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
What this record suggests
The City file documents 10 permits touching bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 8 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
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The property, on paper
The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,647 sqft
livable area
Lot
678 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
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
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 134-36 Catharine St takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.
When this house last sold (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
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Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.
Block context
134-36 Catharine St sits on the 100 block of Catharine St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 132 Catharine St · 130 Catharine St
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 11, 2026, 3:00 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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