House report

256 E Phil Ellena St

4 bd1 ba1,279 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceHouse

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$278K 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$250K$500KZIP 19119 (Mount Airy) median$300K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19119 (Mount Airy) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. 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 record50 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  8. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. LicenseTCS Anika Homes Acquisitions III LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS
  14. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  20. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  23. PermitAlterations
  24. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  30. Deed / saleDeed / sale $65K
  31. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  32. InspectionVAC INSP
  33. InspectionVAC INSP
  34. InspectionVAC INSP
  35. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  36. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  37. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  38. InspectionVAC INSP
  39. InspectionVAC INSP
  40. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  41. L&I violationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  42. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  43. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  44. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  45. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  46. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  47. L&I violationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  48. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  49. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  50. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,542/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $110,159 × 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 $300,400. 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 221198500
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $110,159 of $277,600 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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 $3,331.01 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$123.15 total · $0.00 principal · $16.58 interest · $12.90 penalty2015$1,671.28 total · $1,268.07 principal · $133.15 interest · $88.76 penalty2016$1,536.58 total · $1,329.66 principal · $19.94 interest · $13.30 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$1,542/year

$110,159 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$2,344/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$3,886/year

$277,600 scenario basis

The assessment roll does not identify
  • Legal basis or program
  • Approval or expiration date
  • Treatment after a sale
  • Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math 2026: ($277,600 assessed − $167,441 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,542/year Full-assessment scenario: $277,600 × 1.3998% ≈ $3,886/year

Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Interior
1,279 sqft livable area
Lot
1,757 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished city code C
Heat
Hot water / radiators city code B
Central air
No
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Tcs Anika Homes Acquisitions III LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 107 S 2nd St 3rd FL, Philadelphia PA, 19106
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

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

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Next door: 254 E Phil Ellena St  ·  258 E Phil Ellena 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 24, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

TCS Anika Homes Acquisitions III LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 24, 2022 · Filed expiration Aug 23, 2026

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 50 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-073360 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-073360 · Violation VI-2024-057165 · 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.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-073360 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-063985 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016160 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016119 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2024-016119 · Violation VI-2024-013266 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2024-016160 · Violation VI-2024-013312 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016119 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016160 · FAILED

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

  11. License issue eventTCS Anika Homes Acquisitions III LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 904069 · Active

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-067020 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS

    Case CF-2022-067020 · Violation VI-2022-048545 · Code PM15-504.3 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2022-067020 · Violation VI-2022-048546 · Code PM15-506.2 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-067020 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2022-063985 · Violation VI-2022-046164 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-057408 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-063985 · FAILED

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

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-057408 · Violation VI-2022-041996 · 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.

  20. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-057408 · Violation VI-2022-041997 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-057408 · FAILED

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

  22. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-006085 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (New 60,000btu 80% gas furnace, new supply duct, new return duct, 6 supply registers, 1 return register).

  23. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-005087 · Completed

    Rough in 1.5 baths 1 kitchen 1 laundry

  24. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-003715 · Completed

    using existing 100 amp service rewire inside of house fishing walls using new wire as per 2014 nec

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-013394 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 719647 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-013394 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2021-013394 · Violation VI-2021-010610 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2021-002273 · Completed

    Interior demo to non-load bearing walls Install new windows throughout both 1st and 2nd floors Replace interior doors on both 1st and 2nd floors Install ceramic tile on bathroom floor as well tub surround Install new laminate flooring on both 1st and 2nd floors Install new kitchen cabinets ? Partial gypsum on both 1st and 2nd floors where needed ? No work schedule for basement

  30. Recorded transfer$65K transfer

    2021

  31. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 719647 · Violation 211982972 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 719647 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  33. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 719647 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 719641 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 719641 · Violation 5273887 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  36. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 719641 · Violation 5273886 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  37. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 719647 · Violation 211982971 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 719647 · FAILED

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

  39. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 719641 · FAILED

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

  40. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 678536 · Violation 4992845 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 678536 · Violation 4992846 · Code PM-306.0/90 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 678536 · Violation 4992843 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 678536 · Violation 4992844 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 655907 · Violation 4818178 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 655907 · Violation 4818177 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 655907 · Violation 4818179 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 655907 · Violation 4818180 · Code PM-306.0/90 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 469659 · Violation 3480549 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 469659 · Violation 3480547 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 469659 · Violation 3480548 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 7:25 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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