2026 assessment
$666K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
42-46 W Chelten Ave
Research this property with Analyst →1 story13,590 sqftCMX3built 1970
Property at a glanceStore
42 West Chelten Emerald L
2027 published assessment
$666K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
0 block of W Chelten Ave
ZIP 19144
Neighborhood area
Germantown
Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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 $665,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$865K 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$865K 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$630K 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$624K 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$629K 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$629K 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$629K 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$668K 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$668K 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$666K 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$666K 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$666K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2018-10-02Major 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 · 2018-10-22UseThis 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 · 2018-11-21Major 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 · 2018-11-21MechanicalThis 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 · 2018-12-17Zoning/useThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2018-12-17BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2019-01-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2019-01-29PlumbingThis 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 · 2019-02-04SignThis 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 · 2019-03-12ElectricalThis 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 · 2019-04-01AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2019-04-01BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2019-04-26AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- License · 2019-04-26FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF PA LLC #32228: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) 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 ↗
- Permit · 2019-05-10AdministrativeThis 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 · 2014-05-17FA-INSTALL REQA 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 · 2014-05-17ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA 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 · 2014-05-17HCEU 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-09-24PERMB- CONST FOUNDATIONA 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 · 2018-09-24STOP WORK ORDERA 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 · 2018-09-24BP_BLDGA 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 · 2018-12-13COMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORKA 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 · 2018-12-13PERMB- 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-12-13PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMITA 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 · 2018-12-13ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2018-12-13STOP WORK ORDERA 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 · 2014-07-10HCEU 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 · 2014-08-21HCEU 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 · 2018-10-24BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- License · 2018-09-05FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF PA 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 · 2004-01-06HARRIET RUSSELL: Vendor - Neighborhood Vending District 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 · 2012-12-31HARRIET RUSSELL: Vendor - Neighborhood Vending District 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record32 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
- LicenseFAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF PA LLC #32228: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSign
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitZoning/use
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMB- CONST FOUNDATION
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseFAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF PA INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationFA-INSTALL REQ
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- LicenseHARRIET RUSSELL: Vendor - Neighborhood Vending District L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseHARRIET RUSSELL: Vendor - Neighborhood Vending District L&I license filing initially issued
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Property tax
$9,321/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $665,900 × 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 $665,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8820415752026 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
Store 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
42 West Chelten Emerald L
$ / sq ft
$49
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Central Germantown & Vicinity
city commercial corridor
Interior area
13,590 sqft
Lot size
16,184 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1970
Zoning
CMX3
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
42 West Chelten Emerald L · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 1000 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11207 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
0 block of W Chelten Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 40 W Chelten Ave · 38 W Chelten Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF PA LLC #32228Active
Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · Initial issue date Apr 26, 2019 · Filed expiration Apr 25, 2027
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 32 dated rows
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 950660 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT #901129 FOR FRAMING SYSTEM CONNECTION & REMOVAL OF STONE IN FLOORING. ALLW WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 954063 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT 912135. REBUILT A 2 HOUR FIRE RATED DEMISING WALL AS PER PLAN.
- License issue eventFAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF PA LLC #32228: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued
License 810509 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 962824 · COMPLETED
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR RETAIL STORE FOR 90 DAYS
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 667074 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 956131 · COMPLETED
INSTALL TWENTY (20) PLENUM RATED CATEGORY 6 LOW VOLTAGE WIRES FOR COMPUTERS AND OVER HEAD PAGING. ALL WORK AS PER 2008 NEC
- PermitSign
Permit 941378 · COMPLETED
INSTALL ONE 4'5-1/8" X 27'6-1/4" SINGLE FACE ILLUM WALL SIGN (121.84 SQ.FT) ON AN EXISTING SINGLE STORY BUILDING
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 935555 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 2 TOILETS, 2 LAVS, 1 DRINKING FOUNTAIN, 1 FLOOR DRAIN, 1 MOP SINK, 1 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER DOMESTIC WATER PIPING CAST IRON SANITARY AND VENT PIPING.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 931931 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 187 LIGHT FIXTURES. 14 BATTERY PACKS, 8 EXITS, 18 RECEPTACLES, 4, POWER POLES, 1 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PANEL, 1 400AMP PANEL, 1- 100AMP PANEL, 1-200AMP PANEL PANEL,PULL DATA/COM, SECURITY WIRING AS PER 2008 NEC(NORTH DIST), REINSTALL EXISTING FIRE ALARM DEVICES IN NEW TILES & CEILINGS AS PER NFPA 72
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 928235 · COMPLETED
INSTALL ONE SINGLE FACE ILLUM WALL SIGN
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 667074 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
Case 667074 · Violation 4902394 · Code A-402.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 667074 · Violation 4902392 · Code A-302.11/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
Case 667074 · Violation 4902391 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 667074 · Violation 4902393 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER
Case 667074 · Violation 4902395 · Code A-504.1/1 · RESOLVE
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 912135 · COMPLETED
LEVEL II ALTERATIONS FOR RETAIL/FOOD STOREFIT-OUT INCLUDES NEW RESTROOMS,PARTITIONS, INTERIOR FINISHES AS PER PLAN. ** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR M.E.P.S **
- PermitMechanical
Permit 919508 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-TOP AIR HANDLERS, CONDENSATE PIPING, EXHAUST FANS, GRILLES/REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 656379 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitUse
Permit 919453 · COMPLETED
FOR CONSOLIDATION OF TWO RETAIL TENANT SPACES A & B TO ONE SPACE FOR USE CONSUMER GOODS AND FOOD BEVERAGE AND GROCERIES (GENERAL RETAIL STORE - MORE THAN 7,500 SQ FT) ON FIRST FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 901129 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR STRUCTURAL WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CO, USE PERMIT, AND ANY MEP WORK.*ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK*
- ViolationPERMB- CONST FOUNDATION
Case 656379 · Violation 4821579 · Code A-301.1/15 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER
Case 656379 · Violation 4821580 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 656379 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventFAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF PA INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 788207 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 432044 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 432044 · 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.
- ViolationFA-INSTALL REQ
Case 432044 · Violation 3248705 · Code FC-907.3/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 432044 · Violation 3248706 · Code FC-915.1/3 · 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 432044 · 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.
- License terminal eventHARRIET RUSSELL: Vendor - Neighborhood Vending District L&I license filing marked inactive
License 283225 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventHARRIET RUSSELL: Vendor - Neighborhood Vending District L&I license filing initially issued
License 283225 · 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, 10:21 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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