Commercial property report

4249 Walnut St

3 stories5,370 sqftRSA3built 1920

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$232K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$967K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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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 $966,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record60 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitNew Construction
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  10. PermitNew Construction
  11. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  12. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  13. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  15. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  16. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  17. PermitAddition
  18. PermitZoning/use
  19. AppealZoning board appeal
  20. LicenseMAKKAH MARKET INC (MAKKAH MARKET): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. LicenseMAKKAH MARKET INC (MAKKAH MARKET): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  23. AppealZoning board appeal
  24. LicenseMAKKAH MARKET INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  25. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  30. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  31. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  32. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  33. InspectionCI INSP
  34. InspectionCI INSP
  35. InspectionCI INSP
  36. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. InspectionCI INSP
  39. InspectionCI INSP
  40. InspectionCI INSP
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. InspectionCI INSP
  43. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  44. L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQ
  45. InspectionCI INSP
  46. L&I violationEGRESS DEEMED UNSAFE
  47. L&I violationEXIT TO PUBLIC WAY
  48. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  49. L&I violationEGRESS-CANNOT BE REDUCED
  50. InspectionCI INSP
  51. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  52. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  53. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  54. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  55. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  56. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  57. LicenseMAKKAH MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  58. LicenseJAFAR A FARES: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed
  59. LicenseJAFAR A FARES: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  60. LicenseMAKKAH MARKET INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$3,242/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $231,600 × 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 $966,600. 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 882876890
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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.”

Property report

Commercial property

Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Store Store 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$180 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
5,370 sqft
Lot size
2,900 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1920
Zoning
RSA3

Block context

4200 block of Walnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4251 Walnut St  ·  4237-45 Walnut 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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MAKKAH MARKET INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Sep 2, 2004 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

Landlord and residential filings

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

JAFAR A FARESClosed

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 17, 2003 · Terminal license date Feb 29, 2004

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 60 dated rows
  1. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2023-002949 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (17'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018**

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 629772 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-009069 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For removal and replacement of front brick with in-kind material and repair cracks to resolve case # 629772, per engineers report. 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 #629772. Make safe repair of cracks on front was to comply Case # 629772, per engineers report

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  10. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 963839 · Issued

    WIRE OUTLETS, LIGHTS, EXIT SIGN WITH BACK UP LIGHTS, AND INSTALL SWITCHES AS PER 2017 NEC. ADD (3) HORN/STROBES AS PER NFPA 72

  11. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 629772 · Violation 211946257 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 629772 · Violation 211946256 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 629772 · Violation 211946300 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 629772 · FAILED

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

  17. PermitAddition

    Permit 783877 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ADDITION AND INTERIOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  18. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 612055 · COMPLETED

    NEW ADDITION ALONG SIDE OF BUILDING 2 STORIES HIGH AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN

  19. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 25512 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 612055 · FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO(2) STORY ADDITION AT REAR OF AN EXISTING THREE(3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. FOR EXTENSION OF RETAIL SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGE AND GROCERY PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

  20. License terminal eventMAKKAH MARKET INC (MAKKAH MARKET): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 526348 · Inactive

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

  21. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 163857 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. License issue eventMAKKAH MARKET INC (MAKKAH MARKET): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 526348 · Inactive

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

  23. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 8274 · CLOSED · Withdrawn

    Related permit 191337 · PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL EXISTING SIGNS EXCEPT THE ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN (FLAT WALL SIGN 20'X2') PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING SIGN ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING RETAIL VARIETY STORE T

  24. License terminal eventMAKKAH MARKET INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 281386 · Inactive

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

  25. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 112930 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 143584 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 112930 · 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.

  28. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 163857 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 163857 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  30. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 112923 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 163857 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 143584 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  33. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 163857 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 163857 · CLOSED

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

  35. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 163857 · FAILED

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

  36. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 143584 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  37. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 143584 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  38. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 143584 · CLOSED

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

  39. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 143584 · FAILED

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

  40. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 163857 · FAILED

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

  41. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 143584 · FAILED

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

  42. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 143584 · FAILED

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

  43. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 163857 · Violation 1797802 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQ

    Case 163857 · Violation 1797803 · Code FC-904.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 163857 · FAILED

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

  46. ViolationEGRESS DEEMED UNSAFE

    Case 143584 · Violation 1651003 · Code FC-1001.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationEXIT TO PUBLIC WAY

    Case 143584 · Violation 1651005 · Code FC-1023.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 143584 · Violation 1651006 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationEGRESS-CANNOT BE REDUCED

    Case 143584 · Violation 1651004 · Code FC-1001.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  50. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 143584 · FAILED

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

  51. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 135050 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  52. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 135047 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  53. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 112923 · Violation 571544 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

  54. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 112930 · Violation 1853719 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

  55. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 112923 · 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.

  56. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 112930 · 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.

  57. License issue eventMAKKAH MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 205946 · Active

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

  58. License terminal eventJAFAR A FARES: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 220389 · Closed

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

  59. License issue eventJAFAR A FARES: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 220389 · Closed

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

  60. License issue eventMAKKAH MARKET INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 281386 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 9:58 AM 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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