2026 assessment
$170K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
3917-27 Lancaster Ave
1 story2,974 sqftCMX2built 1915
Property at a glanceStore
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$193K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
3900 block of Lancaster Ave
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 $193,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$161K 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$161K 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$175K 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$161K 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$161K 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$161K 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$161K 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$171K 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$171K 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$170K 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$170K 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$193K 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 · 2007Deed / sale $230KA 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 · 2007-05-01ElectricalThis 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 · 2007-08-24ZoningThis 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 · 2012-08-20OperationsThis 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 · 2012-08-02FIRE-SMOKING POST SIGNA 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 · 2012-08-02FIRE-APPRVD KERO HEATER ONLYA 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 · 2012-08-02F+C LIQ-LIC REQ'D VEH REPR FACA 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 · 2012-08-02WELDING-PERMIT REQ¿DA 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 · 2012-08-02VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2012-08-02CI INSPA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-21OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-21FIRE 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2014-06-21HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-11-29CI INSPA 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 · 2006-12-19CI INSPA 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 · 2013-08-16CI INSPA 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 · 2014-08-01HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2014-07-31CENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 2018-03-01CENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2010-10-01CENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 2010-10-01A SERVICE GROUP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2002-01-08ARTHER W COUNCEL: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 2003-12-31ARTHER W COUNCEL: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2001-05-28A SERVICE GROUP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 2002-12-31A SERVICE GROUP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2000-06-30A SERVICE GROUP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 1998-09-17A SERVICE GROUP INC: Tow Truck business license initially issuedA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2007-08-21Zoning board 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 assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record28 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseCENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- LicenseCENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitOperations
- L&I violationFIRE-SMOKING POST SIGN
- L&I violationFIRE-APPRVD KERO HEATER ONLY
- L&I violationF+C LIQ-LIC REQ'D VEH REPR FAC
- L&I violationWELDING-PERMIT REQ¿D
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseCENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseA SERVICE GROUP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitElectrical
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $230K
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseARTHER W COUNCEL: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
- LicenseA SERVICE GROUP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
- LicenseARTHER W COUNCEL: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
- LicenseA SERVICE GROUP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
- LicenseA SERVICE GROUP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseA SERVICE GROUP INC: Tow Truck business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$2,373/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $169,500 × 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 $193,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8829708952026 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.”
Property report
Commercial property
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Store
Auto Repair Shop Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$65
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
40th and Lancaster
city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,974 sqft
Lot size
10,316 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2
Block context
3900 block of Lancaster Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3915 Lancaster Ave · 3911 Lancaster Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 24, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
CENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INCInactive
Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Jul 31, 2014 · Terminal license date Mar 1, 2018
ARTHER W COUNCELInactive
Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Jan 8, 2002 · Terminal license date Dec 31, 2003
A SERVICE GROUP INCInactive
Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date May 28, 2001 · Terminal license date Dec 31, 2002
A SERVICE GROUP INCInactive
Tow Truck · Initial issue date Sep 17, 1998 · Filed expiration Dec 31, 1999
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 28 dated rows
- License terminal eventCENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
License 636732 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 438463 · 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.
- License issue eventCENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
License 636732 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 438463 · Violation 3226336 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. 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 438463 · Violation 3226335 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 438463 · 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.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 341944 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitOperations
Permit 21820 · COMPLETED
HOTWORKS: WELDING/CUTTING/SOLDERING/TORCH WORK - PERMIT EXPIRES 8/20/2013
- ViolationFIRE-SMOKING POST SIGN
Case 341944 · Violation 2525068 · Code FC-310.3/1 · ERROR
- ViolationFIRE-APPRVD KERO HEATER ONLY
Case 341944 · Violation 2525067 · Code FC-308.5/1 · ERROR
- ViolationF+C LIQ-LIC REQ'D VEH REPR FAC
Case 341944 · Violation 2525066 · Code FC-105.6/9 · ERROR
- ViolationWELDING-PERMIT REQ¿D
Case 341944 · Violation 2525065 · Code FC-105.6/20 · ERROR
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 341944 · Violation 2525064 · Code A-000.0/10 · ERROR
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 341944 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventCENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 515983 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventA SERVICE GROUP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 281631 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitZoning
Permit 51950 · COMPLETED
WROUGHT IRON FENCE 10FT. HIGH
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 1457 · OPEN · Granted with conditions
PERMIT IS FOR AN EXISTING AUTO REPAIR SHOP WITH PROPOSED BODY AND FENDER WORK, NO SPRAY PAINTING, FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF ERECTION OF A 10 FT. HIGH FENCE FRONT AND SIDE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 65712 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 200 AMP SERVICE, ALSO REWIRE OFFICE SPACE AND BATHROOMS. ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLES IN GARAGE SPACE. (WEST DISTRICT).
- Recorded transfer$230K transfer
2007
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 92125 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 92125 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventARTHER W COUNCEL: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
License 284034 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventA SERVICE GROUP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
License 284279 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventARTHER W COUNCEL: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
License 284034 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventA SERVICE GROUP INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
License 284279 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventA SERVICE GROUP INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 281631 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventA SERVICE GROUP INC: Tow Truck business license initially issued
License 288197 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 25, 2026, 2:25 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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