House report

2045 Watkins St

3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,542 sqft · RSA5 · built 2021

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $466K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $441K · sold 1×. On the 2000 block of Watkins St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,305/year

2026 taxable assessment $93,200 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $441,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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 363136000
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $93,200 of $466,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$6,523/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 Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $113.65. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$113.65 total · $99.81 principal · $1.50 interest · $1.00 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

What stands out

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Finding

Torn down & rebuilt

Record summary

demolition, followed by a 2018 construction permit and a $415K transfer in 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

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,305/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $6,523/yr — $5,218/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

$114 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

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
$466,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $441,400 · built 2021
Price / sq ft
$286
block $221 · above block
Assessment change
+7019%
+47%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -5% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,305
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19145 median$441K2009201220152018202120242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record33 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $415K
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationWORK OUTSIDE OF SCOPE
  4. PermitZoning/use
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  7. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  8. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  9. PermitZoning/use
  10. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  11. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  12. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  13. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  14. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  15. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  16. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  17. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  18. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  19. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
  20. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  21. InspectionCSUFINAL
  22. InspectionCSUSTUBAR
  23. InspectionCSUTESTPIT
  24. InspectionCSUCURBINT
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  27. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  28. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  31. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  32. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

demolition, followed by a 2018 construction permit and a $415K transfer in 2021.

  1. 2017 2 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2018 Zoning/usePermit2 L&I violationsL&I
  3. 2019 New ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermit
  4. 2020 Zoning/usePermitL&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  5. 2021 $415KTransfer

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Browse 42 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$415K transfer

    2021

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-070883 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationWORK OUTSIDE OF SCOPE

    Case CF-2020-070883 · Violation VI-2020-040918 · Code A-302.10/3 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-070883 · FAILED

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

  5. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 1036209 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND A ROOF DECK WITH A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 996906 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT NEW THREE STORY TOWNHOSUE TO INCLUDE NEW 1-INCH COMBINED LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1008697 · Completed

    INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE AND WIRE A SFD WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER 2014 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  8. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1008766 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans

  9. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit 1002735 · Completed

    12 PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH PIPING FOR NEW 1 FAMILY DWELLING

  10. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 881887 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE STORY TOWN HOUSE WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOTHOUSE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P. AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  11. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 638261 · Violation 4703103 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 638261 · Violation 4703102 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  13. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 867451 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH TOP ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOD LIVING.

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 594425 · Violation 4388086 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 594425 · Violation 4388087 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 553357 · Violation 4138439 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  17. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 553357 · Violation 4138440 · Code PM-302.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  18. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 532337 · Violation 3949233 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 532337 · Violation 3949234 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 496789 · Violation 3672936 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  21. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 496789 · Violation 3672937 · Code PM-302.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  22. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 481180 · Violation 3564750 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 481180 · Violation 3564749 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 439753 · Violation 3235303 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 439753 · Violation 3235304 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 413737 · Violation 3033088 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  27. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 413737 · Violation 3033089 · Code PM-102.4/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 407148 · Violation 3006434 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 407148 · Violation 3006435 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 390061 · Violation 2853491 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 390061 · Violation 2853492 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationCSUSTUBAR

    Case 345177 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 345177 · CLOSED

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

  34. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 345177 · FAILED

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

  35. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 345177 · Violation 2545254 · Code PM-308.1/11 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  36. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 345177 · Violation 2545256 · Code PM-308.1/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  37. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 190940 · Violation 2055638 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 190940 · 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.

  39. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 190940 · Violation 1230734 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 190940 · Violation 1230736 · 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.

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

    Case 190940 · Violation 1230735 · 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.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 190940 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 7 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 7 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 · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $114. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,305/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$6,523/year$5,218/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: ~$87/yr2017: ~$447/yr2018: ~$447/yr2019: ~$447/yr2020: ~$447/yr2021: ~$447/yr2022: ~$447/yr2023: ~$1,120/yr2024: ~$1,120/yr2025: ~$1,305/yr2026: ~$1,305/yr20162026
2026~$1,305/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($466,000 assessed − $372,772 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,305/yr full-assessment scenario: $466,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,523/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
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,542 sqft
livable area
Lot
630 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
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

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

Block context

2045 Watkins St sits on the 2000 block of Watkins St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 8:05 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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