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217 E Ashmead St

4 bd1 ba1,257 sqftRM1built 1900

Property at a glanceHouse

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$53K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$125K$250KZIP 19144 (Germantown) median$73K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 (Germantown) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record45 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. PermitChange of Use
  5. PermitMake Safe Permit For RP
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $30K
  8. Deed / saleDeed / sale $55K
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  12. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  22. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  23. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. LicenseGANS-GRANT: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  28. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  29. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  31. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  34. PermitMajor alteration
  35. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  41. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  42. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. LicenseGANS-GRANT: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

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$738/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $52,700 × 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 $72,600. 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.

OPA 121094800
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

Marked sealed, but it just sold

The assessor's condition code says sealed, yet a $55,000 sale was recorded in 2025. One side of the record is stale — condition codes come from drive-by field visits that can lag years behind.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Interior
1,257 sqft livable area
Lot
1,785 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Hot water / radiators city code B
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Interior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1 city zoning code

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

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Illmatic Vision Properties LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 5 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $959K combined
• Tax bills mail to 502 W 7th St Ste 100, Erie PA, 16502 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

200 block of E Ashmead St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 215 E Ashmead St  ·  219 E Ashmead St

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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

GANS-GRANTInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 21, 2007 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2018

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 45 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2026-003843 · Issued

    FOR A REAR ADDITION AND 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. *2018 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK*

  2. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2026-004573 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO-STORY REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISITNG SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPLICATION/PLAN

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-092868 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2026-005225 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family

  5. PermitMake Safe Permit For RP

    Permit RP-2026-001046 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- TO MAKE SAFE AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS AND as per Engineer's report removal the rear wall and joists to resolve case #CF-2023-092868. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2023-092868. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-092868 · FAILED

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

  7. Recorded transfer$30K transfer

    2025

  8. Recorded transfer$55K transfer

    2025

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-040119 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-092868 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-092868 · Violation VI-2023-068359 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2023-092868 · Violation VI-2023-068360 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-092868 · Violation VI-2023-068361 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-092868 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-069087 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-069087 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-069087 · Violation VI-2022-050170 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-069087 · FAILED

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

  19. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-040119 · Violation VI-2022-030771 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-040119 · Violation VI-2022-030772 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case CF-2022-040119 · Violation VI-2022-030773 · Code PM15-304.6 · CLOSED

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

  22. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2022-040119 · Violation VI-2022-030774 · Code PM15-901.1 · CLOSED

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

  23. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-040119 · Violation VI-2022-030775 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-040119 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 630365 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 630365 · 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.

  27. License terminal eventGANS-GRANT: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 403956 · Inactive

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

  28. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 630365 · Violation 4668104 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  29. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 630365 · Violation 4668105 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 630365 · Violation 4668106 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  31. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 630365 · Violation 4668103 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 630365 · 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.

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 450405 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 568009 · COMPLETED

    REPAIR ALL ROTTEN WOODS BASE ROOF THEN INSTALL RUBBER ROOF. MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE #450405.

  35. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 450405 · Violation 3311309 · Code PM-307.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 450405 · FAILED

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353730 · PASSED

    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 passed.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353730 · 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.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353734 · PASSED

    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 passed.

  40. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 353730 · Violation 2631614 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

    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 353730 · Violation 2631615 · 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. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 353734 · Violation 2598228 · 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.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353730 · 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.

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353734 · 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.

  45. License issue eventGANS-GRANT: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 403956 · Inactive

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

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 2:19 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: unavailable. “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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