House report

20 Collom St

4 bd · 3 stories · 1,470 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $66K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $96K. On the 0 block of Collom St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$395/year

2026 taxable assessment $28,200 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $95,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”

OPA 121060600
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $28,200 of $66,200 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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History

Record summary

4 L&I violations (2013); Inspection passed (2014); 5 L&I violations (2019); L&I: 4 failed, 1 passed (2019); 2 L&I violations (2020); L&I: 1 failed, 2 passed (2020); L&I violation (2021); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2021).

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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

Built 1925: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

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’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

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
$66,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $95,800 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$65
block $115 · below block
Assessment change
+78%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +45% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$395
0.6% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19144 median$96K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 medianAssessmentL&I violationInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record32 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  4. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  7. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  8. InspectionVAC INSP
  9. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  14. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  15. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  16. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  17. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  18. L&I violationWALL FRACTURED
  19. L&I violationWALL DETERIORATED
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. InspectionBRU INSP
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  27. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  28. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  29. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  30. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  31. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  32. InspectionBRU INSP

The paper trail

4 L&I violations (2013); Inspection passed (2014); 5 L&I violations (2019); L&I: 4 failed, 1 passed (2019); 2 L&I violations (2020); L&I: 1 failed, 2 passed (2020); L&I violation (2021); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2021).

  1. 2013 4 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2014 Inspection passedL&I visit
  3. 2019 5 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2020 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  5. 2021 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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Browse 37 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 0972628 · Inactive

    Johnny Shepp · Expires 2026-02-27 · Inactive 2026-04-28

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-044885 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-044885 · Violation VI-2021-033101 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-044885 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 722646 · 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.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 722646 · Violation 5300132 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 722646 · Violation 5300133 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  8. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 707970 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 722646 · 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.

  10. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 707970 · CLOSED

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

  11. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 707983 · CLOSED

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

  12. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 707970 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 707970 · Violation 5255413 · Code 9-3905 · RESOLVE

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 707970 · Violation 5255414 · Code PM15-304.7 · RESOLVE

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 707983 · Violation 5190455 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  16. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 707983 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 670972 · 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.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 670972 · 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.

  19. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 670972 · Violation 4929130 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 670972 · Violation 4929131 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 410264 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 410264 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 410264 · Violation 3037461 · Code PM-307.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationWALL FRACTURED

    Case 410264 · Violation 3037462 · Code PM-307.1/9 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationWALL DETERIORATED

    Case 410264 · Violation 3037460 · Code PM-307.1/11 · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 378172 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 378172 · 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.

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 211548 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 378172 · Violation 2886245 · 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.

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 211548 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 180285 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 211548 · Violation 2814096 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 180285 · Violation 1108335 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 180285 · Violation 1108332 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 180285 · Violation 1108333 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 180285 · Violation 1108334 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 180285 · FAILED

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

What this record suggests

The timeline preserves the dated City rows that matched this parcel. It is a sequence to verify, not a conclusion about present condition.

Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The property, on paper

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

Bedrooms
4
Stories
3
Interior
1,470 sqft
livable area
Lot
904 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 20 Collom 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.

$96K
20%
6.875%
$775/mo
Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
modeled year-1 return

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

20 Collom St sits on the 0 block of Collom St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 18 Collom St  ·  22 Collom St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:52 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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