House report

1934 Watkins St

3 bd · 3 ba · 3 stories · 1,551 sqft · RSA5 · built 2022

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $428K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $453K · sold 2×. On the 1900 block of Watkins St in ZIP 19145.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,383/year

2026 taxable assessment $98,817 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $452,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 363140735
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $98,817 of $428,400 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$5,997/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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 record
Finding

Torn down & rebuilt

Record summary

demolition was recorded in 2018, followed by a 2018 construction permit and a $410K transfer in 2023.

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What to do with this

The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.

If you’re buying

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,383/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $5,997/yr — $4,614/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.

Zoned RSA5: one household by right

Single-family rowhouse (the classic Philly row). Converting to a duplex or apartments needs a use variance the zoning board rarely grants — Pennsylvania courts require a physical hardship of the lot itself, and economics alone do not qualify.

If you own it

Verify which assessment relief applies

OPA shows a material assessment exemption, but this record does not identify its legal basis or transfer treatment. Ask OPA for the approval history; if the current treatment ends, an eligible owner-occupant may need to apply separately for Homestead relief.

Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.

Assessment and tax history

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
$428,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $452,500 · built 2022
Price / sq ft
$292
block $206 · above block
Assessment change
+675%
+20%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,383
0.32% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$250K$500KZIP 19145 median$453K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record44 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $410K
  2. PermitNew Construction
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationWORK OUTSIDE OF SCOPE
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitNew Construction
  7. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  8. PermitNew Construction
  9. PermitNew Construction
  10. PermitZoning/use
  11. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  12. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  13. PermitZoning/use
  14. PermitMinor Demolition
  15. PermitPlumbing
  16. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  18. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  19. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  20. TeardownDemolished
  21. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
  26. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  28. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  29. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  30. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  31. InspectionVAC INSP
  32. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  33. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  34. InspectionVAC INSP
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  41. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  44. InspectionCSUINITIAL

The short read

demolition was recorded in 2018, followed by a 2018 construction permit and a $410K transfer in 2023.

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Browse 42 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$410K transfer

    2023

  2. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2021-004455 · Completed

    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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Install Two (2)- 90% Eff. 60,000 BTU Gas furnaces Exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (Side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing Two 2-Ton Coil & Two 2-Ton 13 SEER A/C condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (SFD-931286).

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-072312 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. ViolationWORK OUTSIDE OF SCOPE

    Case CF-2020-072312 · Violation VI-2020-041917 · Code A-302.10/3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-072312 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1051786 · Completed

    200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE AND WIRE THROUGHOUT SWITCHES, OUTLETS, LIGHT FIXTURES & SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2014 SOUTH DISTRICT

  7. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit 993831 · Completed

    INSTALL 1" WATER SERVICE FROM CITY MAIN TO INSIDE BASEMENT, ALL ROUGH PLUMBING FOR 11 FIXTURES: 2 SHOWERS, 3 TOILETS, 3 VANITIES, 1 TUB, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 WASHER, INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH 2004 PPC

  8. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 987236 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1" COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  9. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 931286 · Completed

    FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE.

  10. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 931301 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK, AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION / PLAN. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  11. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 631932 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 607784 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 887583 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN PER APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT.

  14. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit 887577 · Completed

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING, ATTACHED, TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND AND WITH HAND HELD TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN B-1302R PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS TO BE TREATED IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.

  15. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 886399 · COMPLETED

    SEAL 5" LATERAL & FAI - PA1# 2018-1651773 - REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG PER SECTION P-606.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  16. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 631932 · Violation 4662109 · Code PM15-108.1 · RESOLVE

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 631932 · Violation 4662110 · Code PM15-304.1G · RESOLVE

  18. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 631932 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 607784 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  20. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 607784 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  21. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 607784 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  22. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 32065 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 607784 · ON 10/12/2017, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF ID VIOLATION CASE #607784.

  23. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 607784 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9

    Case 607784 · Violation 4615347 · Code PM15-304.1I · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 607784 · Violation 4615346 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 607784 · Violation 4615345 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 607784 · Violation 4615343 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case 607784 · Violation 4615344 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 607784 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  30. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 601339 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  31. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 601339 · Violation 4433086 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  32. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 601339 · Violation 4433087 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  33. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 601339 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 473913 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511864 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 511864 · Violation 3781585 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 473913 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511864 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  39. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 473913 · Violation 3875504 · Code PM-306.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  40. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 473913 · Violation 3875503 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 473913 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58192 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 9 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 9 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,383/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$5,997/year$4,614/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.

2016: ~$817/yr2017: ~$817/yr2018: ~$817/yr2019: ~$624/yr2020: ~$671/yr2021: ~$671/yr2022: ~$671/yr2023: ~$1,453/yr2024: ~$1,453/yr2025: ~$1,383/yr2026: ~$1,383/yr20162026
2026~$1,383/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($428,400 assessed − $329,600 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,383/yr full-assessment scenario: $428,400 × 1.3998% ≈ $5,997/yr The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,551 sqft
livable area
Lot
658 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · APPROVED · 2017

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1934 Watkins St sits on the 1900 block of Watkins St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1932 Watkins St  ·  1936 Watkins St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 10:24 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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