Property report

12901 Townsend Rd

63,513 sqftI1built 1988

Property at a glanceSchool

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$12M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$12M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Parkwood · Far Northeast Approximate · based on ZIP 19154
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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $11,794,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record76 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitSolar Panels and Structure
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. L&I violationBENCHMARKING LATE
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  8. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  10. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  11. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  14. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  15. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  17. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  19. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  20. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  21. LicenseCOMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked closed
  22. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  23. LicenseCOMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  24. LicenseCOMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  25. PermitElectrical
  26. PermitMajor alteration
  27. PermitUse
  28. PermitSuppression
  29. LicenseCOMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  30. PermitPlumbing
  31. PermitNew Construction
  32. PermitMechanical
  33. PermitSuppression
  34. PermitMajor alteration
  35. InspectionBP_BLDG
  36. L&I violationPERMB- FINAL PRE-CO INSP
  37. InspectionBP_BLDG
  38. L&I violationPERMB- HEATER RM NOT ENCLOSED
  39. L&I violationUNAPPROVED MAT'L ETC
  40. InspectionPP_PLUMB
  41. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE
  42. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE
  43. InspectionPP_PLUMB
  44. PermitAdministrative
  45. PermitPlumbing
  46. LicenseCOMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILA (SODEXHO OPERATIONS LLC): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  47. PermitAdministrative
  48. PermitAdministrative
  49. PermitAdministrative
  50. PermitMechanical
  51. InspectionBP_BLDG
  52. PermitAdministrative
  53. PermitElectrical
  54. L&I violationPERME- INSTALL SERVICE + WIRE
  55. InspectionBP_BLDG
  56. PermitAdministrative
  57. PermitElectrical
  58. InspectionBP_BLDG
  59. PermitElectrical
  60. PermitSuppression
  61. PermitSuppression
  62. InspectionBP_BLDG
  63. PermitPlumbing
  64. L&I violationPERMB- EXTEND FIRE SUPP SYS
  65. InspectionBP_BLDG
  66. PermitElectrical
  67. PermitMechanical
  68. PermitElectrical
  69. PermitSuppression
  70. PermitAddition
  71. PermitMajor alteration
  72. PermitPlumbing
  73. PermitZoning/use
  74. AppealZoning board appeal
  75. PermitOperations
  76. LicenseCOMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILA (SODEXHO OPERATIONS LLC): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $11,794,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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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Property report

Not a house

School. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.

What it is
School School 3 Sty Masonry+Oth
Owner
Individual owner on record Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$186 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
63,513 sqft
Lot size
200,730 sqft
Built
1988
Zoning
I1

Block context

12900 block of Townsend Rd. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 12965 Townsend Rd  ·  12973 Townsend Rd

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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COMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN CAFE)Closed

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Mar 8, 2019 · Terminal license date Mar 7, 2021

COMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 2, 2016 · Terminal license date Jun 30, 2018

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILA (SODEXHO OPERATIONS LLC)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Dec 15, 2006 · Terminal license date Sep 27, 2010

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 76 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-051424 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitSolar Panels and Structure

    Permit GP-2026-003207 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-003433 · Issued

    Installation of 50kWac worth of solar inverters and 60.420kWdc worth of solar panels, conduit, wiring, electrical equipment, and ground-level readily-accessible utility disconnect as per 2017 NEC.

  4. ViolationBENCHMARKING LATE

    Case CF-2026-051424 · Violation VI-2026-031174 · Code 9-3402(2) · CLOSED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-051424 · FAILED

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

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2026-000059 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE STRUCTURE OVER A PRIVATE DRAINAGE SWALE, AND ON EXISTING ABUTMENTS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  7. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-002407 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-16

  8. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-000777 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-09

  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-022974 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-29

  10. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-020072 · Certified

    Expires 2026-07-24

  11. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-030584 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-06

  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-000427 · Certified

    Expires 2025-06-28

  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-017996 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-03

  14. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-013531 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-03

  15. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-006199 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-05

  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019623 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-12

  17. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-016916 · Certified

    Expires 2024-07-17

  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-016676 · Certified

    Expires 2024-07-17

  19. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2023-020872 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-10

  20. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2022-007034 · Certified

    Expires 2023-05-10

  21. License terminal eventCOMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked closed

    License 804989 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  22. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2021-001287 · Certified

    Expires 2022-01-28

  23. License issue eventCOMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 804989 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  24. License terminal eventCOMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 700750 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  25. PermitElectrical

    Permit 841222 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (9) 20 AMP OUTLETS, 1 LIGHT WALL TO LED, 3 DATA RECEWAYS, INSTALL 2 CONDUITS TO CEILING, REPLACE 9 HIGH HAT PENDANTS, 4 SWITCHES AND RELOCATE 1 FA AV DEVICE AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)

  26. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 833924 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CONVERT AN EXISTING CAFE AREA INTO A NEW FINANCIAL EDUCATION CENTER OFFICE SPACE (OCCUPIED BY A SEPARATE TENANT) AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK.

  27. PermitUse

    Permit 837052 · COMPLETED

    SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR TO USED FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL USE,(FINANCIAL OFFICE). NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR SQUARE FOOTAGE. NO SIGN WITH THIS PERMIT.

  28. PermitSuppression

    Permit 804895 · COMPLETED

    THIS IS AN OVER THE COUNTER PERMIT APPLICATION. WE WILL BE RELOCATING(3) SPRINKLER HEADS IN THE NEW FINANCIAL EDUCATION CENTER, ON THE GROUND FLOOR.

  29. License issue eventCOMPASS GROUP USA (CANTEEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 700750 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  30. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 634524 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW EMERGENCY EYE WASH/SHOWER, NEW FLOOR DRAIN AND ELECTRIC DOMESTIC WATER HEATER

  31. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 625711 · Expired

    REMOVE & SALVAGE EXIST 4 PENDANT FIXTURES,INST 3 SALVAGED PENDANT FIXTURES,4 LED INDIRECT/DIRECT PENDANT FIXTURES,REMOVE 4'SECTION LIGHT FIXTURES,INSTALL & CAP ONTO PORTION OF FIXTURES TO REMAIN 2 DISCONNECT EXIST FUME HOOD,PROVIDE POWER FOR HVAC WOR

  32. PermitMechanical

    Permit 633964 · COMPLETED

    MECHANICAL WORK TO INCLUDE NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS, RELOCATION OF EXISTING REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS, PIPING WORK, AND ROOFTOP MAKEUP AIR FAN & FLEX. DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK.

  33. PermitSuppression

    Permit 625564 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE (3) SPRINKLER HEADS

  34. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 612645 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO CREATE A PREP LAB AND CLASSROOM FROM AN EXISTING CLASSROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  35. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 276808 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. ViolationPERMB- FINAL PRE-CO INSP

    Case 276808 · Violation 2069765 · Code A-402.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 276808 · FAILED

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

  38. ViolationPERMB- HEATER RM NOT ENCLOSED

    Case 203904 · Violation 2004901 · Code A-302.10/26 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationUNAPPROVED MAT'L ETC

    Case 218925 · Violation 2004902 · Code A-203.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationPP_PLUMB

    Case 254568 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  41. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE

    Case 254568 · Violation 1846119 · Code A-104.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE

    Case 216035 · Violation 1846108 · Code A-104.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationPP_PLUMB

    Case 254568 · FAILED

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

  44. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 299493 · COMPLETED

    REVISE BLDG PERMIT #198901 TO SHOW CHANGES TO 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR CEILING FINISHES AND 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS

  45. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 303012 · COMPLETED

    2 SHOWERS

  46. License terminal eventCOMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILA (SODEXHO OPERATIONS LLC): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 394514 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  47. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 298388 · COMPLETED

    TEMP CO FOR 90 DAYS

  48. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 297131 · COMPLETED

    EXTENSION OF TCO FOR 1ST FLOOR OF NEW ADDITION.

  49. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 286960 · COMPLETED

    90 DAY TCO FOR 1ST FLOOR ADDITION

  50. PermitMechanical

    Permit 282424 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS, FANS, DUCT WORK, AS PER PLANS

  51. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 233119 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  52. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 279095 · COMPLETED

    90 DAY TCO FOR 2ND & 3RD FLOOR ONLY

  53. PermitElectrical

    Permit 276197 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY GENERATOR, EMERGENCY CIRCUITS & TRANSFER SWITCHES.

  54. ViolationPERME- INSTALL SERVICE + WIRE

    Case 233119 · Violation 1665106 · Code A-301.1/49 · COMPLIED

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

  55. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 233119 · FAILED

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

  56. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 268055 · COMPLETED

    REVISE PERMIT 198901 TO SHOW ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO SHED ADDITION AND TO ACCOMODATE ROOFTOP GENERATOR

  57. PermitElectrical

    Permit 260966 · COMPLETED

    1ST 2ND & 3RD FL, INSTALL LOW VOLTAGE CABLING FOR VOICE AND DATA AND AUDIO VISUAL.

  58. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 208563 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  59. PermitElectrical

    Permit 219272 · COMPLETED

    CONSTR OF NEW 3-STY BLDG, RENOVATION OF EXISTING OF EXISTING BLDG NORTH SIDE - 3 STY'S. POWER, LIGHTIG, WIRING DEVICES, FIRE ALARM, SOUND AND COMMUNICATIONS, AS PER 2005 NEC AND NFPA-72 (EAST DIST)

  60. PermitSuppression

    Permit 234458 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM INTO NEW 3 STORY ADDITION O FTHE COLLEGE AND FIT-OUT OF EXISTING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.

  61. PermitSuppression

    Permit 235760 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS AT 1ST FLOOR NEW BOOK STORE & ENTRY AREA. SEE A/P 234458 FOR APPROVED PLANS

  62. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 208563 · FAILED

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

  63. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 216035 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING NEW PLUMBING IN NEW BUILDING. INSTALLINT 108 NEW FIXTURES IN THE NEW ADDITION, REPLACING 48 FIXTURES IN THE EXISTING BUILDING, INSTALL RAIN WATER AND WASTE PIPE

  64. ViolationPERMB- EXTEND FIRE SUPP SYS

    Case 208563 · Violation 1446973 · Code A-301.1/28 · COMPLIED

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

  65. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 208563 · FAILED

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

  66. PermitElectrical

    Permit 220960 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FM200 SYSTEM PANEL, DEVICES & CABLING PER PLANS.

  67. PermitMechanical

    Permit 218925 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DEMO OF MECHANCIALS, UPGRADES AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM, PUMPS, MECHANICAL PIPING, DUCT WORK, DIFFUSERS, ACCESSORY MECHANICALS FOR OFFICE SPACE, AS PER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

  68. PermitElectrical

    Permit 219999 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL TEMPORARY 100A 208/120V FEEDER FROM BUILDINGS SERVICE FOR OFFICE TRAILER.

  69. PermitSuppression

    Permit 213008 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1) ANSUL R-102 - 3 GAL. ITEM # 1.19 AND INSTALL (1) ANSUL R-102 - 3 GAL. ITEM #2.26 SYSTEMS

  70. PermitAddition

    Permit 198901 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 STORY ADDITION AND A 1 STORY ADDITION TO THE EXISTING BUILDING FOR USE AS PART OF A SCHOOL.

  71. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 203904 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING SCHOOL.

  72. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 205644 · COMPLETED

    SITE WORK FOR NEW ADDITION: 6 CATCH BASINS/AREA DRAINS

  73. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 165340 · COMPLETED

    ADDITION OF FACILITY AND PARKING LOT

  74. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 6526 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 165340 · PERMIT FOR A THREE STORY ADDITION, 51'4" HIGH FOR USE AS CLASSROOMS AS PART OF AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, RECONFIGURATION AND INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES FOR A NEW TOTAL OF 611 SPACES INCLUDING 13 HANDICAPPED SPACES, C

  75. PermitOperations

    Permit 13030 · COMPLETED

    10/3/08 - TENT ERECTED ON SITE

  76. License issue eventCOMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILA (SODEXHO OPERATIONS LLC): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 394514 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 22, 2026, 7:04 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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