2026 taxable assessment $123,580 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $680,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
222 Fountain St
3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,965 sqft · RSD3 · built 2020
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $618K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $681K. On the 200 block of Fountain St.
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Property summary
Assessment$617,9002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $680,900
Last sale$480KRecorded 2020
Est. tax bill$1,730/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $8,649/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits7Every fetched City permit
Violations0 openNo historical match in fetched records
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.
BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.
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 2122897322026 OPA taxes $123,580 of $617,900 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.
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.”
What stands out
From the public recordNew construction
Record summarynew construction appears in a 2018 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.
View supporting records →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 $1,730/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $8,649/yr — $6,919/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 RSD3: one household by right
Single-family detached, small lot. 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
$617,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $680,900 · built 2020
Price / sq ft
$347
block $318 · above block
Assessment change
+47%
+7%/yr since 2021 · 2027 +10% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,730
0.28% effective, reduced taxable assessment
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
- OPA assessment · 2021$462K 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$462K 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$530K 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$530K 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$618K 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$618K 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$681K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2018-12-10Zoning/useThis 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 · 2019-05-28New 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 · 2019-08-02SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2019-08-06AdministrativeThis 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 · 2019-08-20MechanicalThis 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 · 2019-09-27ElectricalThis 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 · 2019-10-07PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2018-11-07Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19128 medianAssessmentAppealPermit
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Every dated record8 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
The paper trail
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2018 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.
- 2018 Appeal grantedZoningZoning/usePermit
- 2019 New constructionPermitSuppressionPermitAdministrativePermitMechanicalPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermit
Records behind the chart
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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 8 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 1016904 · COMPLETED
WC,CT,FAI,HD,AD PA20190741325"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION" AND 3-WC,3-LAVS,3-SH,1KS,1WM & HWH & STACK THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 1014421 · COMPLETED
200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE AND WIRE THROUGHOUT SWITCHES, OUTLETS, LIGHT FIXTURES AND 120VOLT INTERCONNECTED SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2014 NORTH DISTRICT
- PermitMechanical
Permit 1003927 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (2) HVAC SYSTEMS 60,000 BTU 90% EFF WITH AC AND ALL WITH DUCTWORK
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 993123 · COMPLETED
FOR AMENDMENT OF PERMIT AP#976759 FOR THE REVISION OF PROPOSED FRAMING ORIENTATION THROUGHOUT.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 992087 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLTION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 976759 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED LIGHT-FRAMED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE SHARED COMMON FIRE-RATED EXTERIOR WALLS, ENGINEERED BRACED WALL PANELS, UNDERFLOOR VENTILATION, BALCONY INSTALLATION, AND INSULATION INSTALLATION. (IRC 2015) **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR RETAINING WALL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS.**
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 914757 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STORY SEMI DETACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SFD UNIT WITH FRONT BALCONY AND REAR PATIO RETAINING WALL PER PLANS.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 34844 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 914757 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF A SINGLE HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNIT WITH ROOF DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 7 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 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 · 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 $1,730/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$8,649/year — $6,919/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.
2026: ($617,900 assessed − $494,311 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,730/yr
full-assessment scenario: $617,900 × 1.3998% ≈ $8,649/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
1,965 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,266 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code 1
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
RSD3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted · 2018
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
222 Fountain St sits on the 200 block of Fountain St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 220 Fountain St · 224 Fountain 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 10, 2026, 9:32 PM 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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