2026 taxable assessment $69,294 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $346,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Multi-family report
2256 N 20th St
4 bd · 4 ba · 3 stories · 2,372 sqft · RM1 · built 1920
Entity-held · assessed $338K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $346K · sold 1×. On the 2200 block of N 20th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$337,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $346,300
Last sale$1.9MRecorded 2019 · later nominal deed
Est. tax bill$970/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $4,727/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits11Every fetched City permit
Violations4 open11 historical across 3 cases
“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 1621416002026 OPA taxes $69,294 of $337,700 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 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 $17,472.53 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
1990$1,138.72 total · $130.16 principal · $279.07 interest · $9.08 penalty1991$679.85 total · $179.44 principal · $374.14 interest · $12.56 penalty1992$678.94 total · $179.44 principal · $363.37 interest · $12.56 penalty1993$720.65 total · $194.64 principal · $382.46 interest · $13.62 penalty1994$706.88 total · $194.64 principal · $370.79 interest · $13.62 penalty1995$693.06 total · $194.63 principal · $359.09 interest · $13.62 penalty1996$740.77 total · $212.88 principal · $379.99 interest · $14.90 penalty1997$725.70 total · $212.88 principal · $367.22 interest · $14.90 penalty1998$703.09 total · $212.88 principal · $348.06 interest · $14.90 penalty1999$680.48 total · $212.88 principal · $328.90 interest · $14.90 penalty2000$657.87 total · $212.88 principal · $309.74 interest · $14.90 penalty2001$635.26 total · $212.88 principal · $290.58 interest · $14.90 penalty2002$612.67 total · $212.88 principal · $271.43 interest · $14.90 penalty2003$687.17 total · $249.38 principal · $295.51 interest · $17.46 penalty2004$660.69 total · $249.38 principal · $273.07 interest · $17.46 penalty2005$634.21 total · $249.38 principal · $250.63 interest · $17.46 penalty2006$607.72 total · $249.38 principal · $228.18 interest · $17.46 penalty2007$581.24 total · $249.38 principal · $205.74 interest · $17.46 penalty2008$593.60 total · $267.62 principal · $196.70 interest · $18.73 penalty2009$565.18 total · $267.62 principal · $172.62 interest · $18.73 penalty2010$536.76 total · $267.62 principal · $148.53 interest · $18.73 penalty2011$556.33 total · $294.11 principal · $136.77 interest · $20.59 penalty2012$544.42 total · $305.45 principal · $114.54 interest · $21.38 penalty2013$529.53 total · $316.42 principal · $90.18 interest · $22.15 penalty2014$587.66 total · $325.15 principal · $63.41 interest · $22.76 penalty2015$553.13 total · $325.15 principal · $34.14 interest · $22.76 penalty2016$460.95 total · $339.66 principal · $5.10 interest · $3.40 penalty
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 recordPermit on record
Record summary$1.9M transfer recorded in 2019. Addition and/or Alteration permit recorded in 2026.
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 $970/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $4,727/yr — $3,757/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.
Built 1920: 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.
The last transfer used nominal consideration
The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.
If you own it
4 open violations: the clock matters
Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.
$17,473 in the historical tax ledger through 2016
Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. 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.
Who's behind it
Philadelphia Lotus 03a Ll · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 60 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $9.1M combined
• Tax bills mail to 829 N 29th St, Philadelphia PA, 19130
Assessment and tax history
Every fetched annual City assessment for this building, 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
$337,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $346,300 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$146
block $33 · above block
Assessment change
+1541%
+29%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +3% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$970
0.29% 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
- OPA assessment · 2016$21K 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$21K 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$21K 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$17K 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$18K 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$199K 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$199K 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$231K 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$231K 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$338K 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$338K 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$346K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2019Deed / sale $1.9MA 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 · 2018-05-08AlterationThis 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 · 2018-08-07Major 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 ↗
- Permit · 2018-12-10UseThis 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 · 2018-12-28Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2019-01-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2019-01-03PlumbingThis 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 · 2019-01-30MechanicalThis 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 · 2020-06-24AlterationsThis 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 · 2026-05-07Change of 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 · 2026-06-08Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-09-09EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2A 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 · 2018-09-09ID STRUCTUREA 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 · 2018-09-09ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2018-09-09EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7A 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 · 2018-09-10PERMB- STRUCTURAL REPAIRA 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 · 2018-09-10SWO- AND BLDG PERMIT REVOKEDA 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 · 2018-09-10PERMB- INSTALL FLOOR TRUSSESA 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 · 2026-03-11FAILURE TO PERFORM SPECIAL INSPECTIONSA 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 · 2026-03-11OCCUPIED W/O TCO OR COA 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 · 2018-12-04CSUINITIALA 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 · 2018-11-13BP_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 · 2019-01-23PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2026-04-15L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2019-05-22RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19132 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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 record25 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFAILURE TO PERFORM SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
- L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
- PermitAlterations
- LicenseRental
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.9M
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitUse
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- STRUCTURAL REPAIR
- L&I violationSWO- AND BLDG PERMIT REVOKED
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL FLOOR TRUSSES
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2
- L&I violationID STRUCTURE
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAlteration
The paper trail
Permit on record$1.9M transfer recorded in 2019. Addition and/or Alteration permit recorded in 2026.
- 2018 UsePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2019 ElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermit$1.9MTransferInspection passedL&I visit
- 2020 AlterationsPermit
- 2026 Change of UsePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit4 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 30 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2026-004557 · Issued
FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK*
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2026-004910 · Issued
Residential - Household Living - Two-Family
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-022308 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFAILURE TO PERFORM SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Case CF-2026-022308 · Violation VI-2026-013893 · OPEN
- ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
Case CF-2026-022308 · Violation VI-2026-013890 · OPEN
- ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
Case CF-2026-022308 · Violation VI-2026-013894 · OPEN
- ViolationFAILURE TO PERFORM SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Case CF-2026-022308 · Violation VI-2026-013886 · OPEN
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2020-003893 · Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- LicenseRental
License 813297 · Expired
Philadelphia Lotus 3 LLC · Expires 2026-05-21
- PermitMechanical
Permit 939551 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (2) HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK. (TWO-FAMILY)
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 653654 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 939010 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3 FULL BATHS, 2 HALF BATHS. 2 KITCHEN SINKS, 2 GARBAGE DISPOSALS, 2 LAUNDRY SINKS AND YARD DRAIN AND 2 WATER HEATERS PER 2004 PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 938681 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 3 GANG METER BOX AND PANELS, 200 AMP SERVICE, 3 AND REWIRE WITH OUTLETS, LIGHTS, SWITCHES, FIXTURES, AND SMOKE/CO DETECTORS PER 2008 NEC
- Recorded transfer$1.9M transfer
2019
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 933738 · Issued
LEGALIZATION OF STRUCTURAL WORK DONE. NEW INTERIOR FIT-OUT AND STAIRS FOR 2 FAMILY RESIDENCE AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- PermitUse
Permit 933733 · COMPLETED
USE AN EXISTING BUILDING AS A TWO FAMILY DWELLING. NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR SQUARE FOOTAGE.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 653578 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 653578 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 653654 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 653654 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- STRUCTURAL REPAIR
Case 653654 · Violation 4872207 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSWO- AND BLDG PERMIT REVOKED
Case 653654 · Violation 4872209 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL FLOOR TRUSSES
Case 653654 · Violation 4872208 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2
Case 653578 · Violation 4887625 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationID STRUCTURE
Case 653578 · Violation 4887624 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 653578 · Violation 4887623 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
Case 653578 · Violation 4887626 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 899825 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitUse
Permit 899843 · COMPLETED
USE REDUCTION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 874903 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF COVERINGS ON EXITING ROOFS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.ROOF SHEATHING THAT NEEDS REPAIR WILL BE REPAIRED/ REPLACED WITH LIKE AND KIND MIN 3/4 INCH
What this record suggests
The City file documents 11 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 11 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 · 4 open L&I violations · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $17K with a lien entry. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $970/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$4,727/year — $3,757/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: ($337,700 assessed − $268,404 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $970/yr
full-assessment scenario: $337,700 × 1.3998% ≈ $4,727/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
4
Bathrooms
4
Stories
3
Interior
2,372 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,200 sqft
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 2256 N 20th 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.
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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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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
2256 N 20th St sits on the 2200 block of N 20th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2258 N 20th St · 2260-62 N 20th 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, 10:42 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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