2026 assessment
$3.9M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
13-19 S 38th St
16,231 sqftCMX4built 1889
Property at a glancePlace of worship
Episcopal Church Of The Savior
2027 published assessment
$3.9M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
0 block of S 38th St
ZIP 19104
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton
Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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 $3,899,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$3.7M 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$3.7M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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$3.9M 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2014DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2012-09-13UseThis 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 · 2013-11-01Major 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 · 2014-02-07ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-02-18MechanicalThis 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 · 2014-02-21Major 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 · 2014-03-04PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-03-28ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-05-09AdministrativeThis 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 · 2014-06-23DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2014-07-03SuppressionThis 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 · 2014-12-15ElectricalThis 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 · 2023-10-24Addition 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 · 2016-12-06RENEW LIC INDICATEDA 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 · 2016-12-06PERM Z- NEW USEA 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 · 2016-12-06FIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tagHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-12-06FIRE PROT SYS ANNUAL TESTA 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 · 2016-12-06BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-05-14PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA 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 · 2017-01-25BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-07-20Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-06-26Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-06-26Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-07-18Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-07-10Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-07-15Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2013-03-20RB_LIRBA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2014-04-21Building standards 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 assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification
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- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
- L&I violationFIRE PROT SYS ANNUAL TEST
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitDemolition
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- PermitAdministrative
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- TeardownDemolished
- PermitMajor alteration
- AppealRB_LIRB
- PermitUse
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Property tax
$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 $3,899,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7732650002026 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.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Property report
Not a house
Place of worship. 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
Place of worship
Hse Worship All 2 Sty Mas
Owner
Episcopal Church Of The Savior
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$240
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
36th Street and vicinity
city commercial corridor
Interior area
16,231 sqft
Lot size
38,667 sqft
Built
1889
Zoning
CMX4
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Episcopal Church Of The Savior · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 3717 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104
Block context
0 block of S 38th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 23 S 38th St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 27, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 27 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-019262 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-15
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-020647 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-10
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-028950 · Certified
Expires 2025-07-18
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2023-009908 · Completed
Replace existing cable light system with new cable light system including, (38) cables, (65) light heads. No new work, just replacing with new. No new wiring. AS PER NEC 2017
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-015025 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-26
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-015722 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-26
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-013162 · Certified
Expires 2023-07-20
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 565928 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED
Case 565928 · Violation 4164285 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 565928 · Violation 4164282 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
Case 565928 · Violation 4164283 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE PROT SYS ANNUAL TEST
Case 565928 · Violation 4164284 · Code FC-915.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 565928 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 579839 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING FOR ELEVATOR CARD ACCESS CONTROL,2 DOOR ACCESS CARD CONTROL AND 3 CAMERAS PER 2008 NEC (COMMERCIAL)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 518891 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM W. SIX (6) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE & FOUR (4) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION (BFP) ASSEMBLY TO SERVE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MIXED-USE RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY BUILDING; AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. BUILDING IS PARTIALLY SPRINKLERED AT DAY CARE AREA & @ FENESTRATION OPENINGS AT FIRE WALL PER PREVIOUS BBS CASE# 21131 (ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING).
- PermitDemolition
Permit 544776 · COMPLETED
CLOSURE IN PLACE OF ONE ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 512352 · Violation 3178644 · Code A-302.11/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 518969 · COMPLETED
FOR AMENDMENT OF PERMIT AP# 511556 FOR REARRANGEMENT OF DUCTWORK LAYOUT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A RELIEF LOUVER DUCT & AIR TRANSFER OPENING, W. FIRE DAMPER @OPENING IN ACCORDANCE WITH BBS VARIANCE CASE# 22381, AT EXIST. EXTERIOR WALL ABUTTING INTERIOR LOT LINE.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 22381 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 518969 · ON 2/19/14, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #518969.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 518797 · COMPLETED
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL 1 PULL STATION,2 DUCT DETECTORS,9 STROBES AND RELOCATING EXISTING DEVICE FOR NEW DAY CARE LAYOUT PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72(HOUSE OF WORSHIP)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 511092 · COMPLETED
HOUSE OF WORSHIP AND DAYCARE, ACCESSORY OFFICES ALTERATION AND PARTIAL NEW PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION INTERIOR TO A POINT 5'-0" OUTSIDE ONLY PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND THE PHILADELHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 (4TH PRINTING) - NOTE: A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL GAS PIPING
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 512352 · COMPLETED
INSTALL SIDEWALK PERDESTRIAN PROTECTION
- PermitMechanical
Permit 511556 · COMPLETED
FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM & FOR INSTALLATION OF EXHAUST FAN UNITS, NINE (9) INTERIOR HEAT PUMP UNITS, TWO (2) INTERIOR FLOOR MOUNTED AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUS), (40) TERMINAL GRILLES, REGISTERS, & DIFFUSERS (GRDS) & ALL ASSOCIATED SUPPLY, RETURN, & EXHAUST DUCTWORK FOR CONNECTION TO EXIST. HVAC SYSTEM SERVING ONE (1) STORY DAY-CARE SPACE W. A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MIXED-USE RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY BUILDING.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 514995 · COMPLETED
ELECTRICAL/FIRE ALARM ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT - PROVIDE TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL FOR THE JOBSITE - INSTALL ELECTRICAL/FIRE ALARM ALTERATIONS PER THE APPROVED PLANS, THE NEC 2008 AND THE NFPA 72 - NOTE: SEPARATE FIRE ALARM PERMIT FOR THE DAYCARE
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 501920 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR /EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING CHURCH AT 13-19 S38TH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT UNDER AP501269, WITH INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING CATHEDRAL UNDERCROFT, EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS FOR WEATHERTIGHT CONNECTION TO ADJACENT NEW CONSTRUCTION, MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING CATHEDRAL FOR NE DOORWAYS AND CORRIDOR TO ALLOW DIRECT ACCESS BETWEEN EXISTING CATHEDRAL AND ADJACENT NEW CONSTRUCTION. IEBC HISTORICAL PROVISIONS APPLY FOR CATHEDRAL. SEE AP501269 & 501263 FOR ADDITIONAL PLANS, DETAILS. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS, SIGNS. FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF A EXISTING 2 STORY STRUCTURE WITH NEW DAYCARE USE AND EXISTING CHURCH USE EXTENDING INTO 3727-29 AND 3717-19 CHESTNUT. SEE AP#501269 (3727 CHESTNUT) FOR PLANS. 5 PARCELS :3717-19, 3723, 3725 AND 3727-29 CHESTNUT STREET, 13-19 S38TH ARE JOINED BY UNITY OF USE AND KNOWN AS 3727 CHESTNUT STREET FOR ZONING PURPOSES ONLY (SEE ZONING PERMIT #420498 FOR UNITY OF USE). SEPARATE PARCELS RETAINED FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
- AppealRB_LIRB
Appeal 18370 · CLOSED · Withdrawn
THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION OF TWO HISTORIC PROPERTIES DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF }14-2007(7)(j) OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE; THE DECISION IS ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS AND SHOULD BE REVERSED BY THE BOA
- PermitUse
Permit 426319 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNITY OF USE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FOR ZONING PURPOSES WITH RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO BE RECORDED BY DEED TO BIND CURRENT AND FUTURE OWNERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS FIVE (5) PARCELS TO PRESERVE THE UNITY OF USE AND THE LEGALITY OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT THAT STEMS FROM THE SINGLE ZONING LOT TREATMENT. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, PROOF OF RECORDATION OF EASEMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS MUST BE SUPPLIED.
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 1:32 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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