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4738 Shelmire Ave

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3 bd1 ba2 stories1,290 sqftRSA5built 1953

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$170K 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 19136 (Holmesburg · Mayfair) median$188K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19136 (Holmesburg · Mayfair) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. PermitAlterations
  7. PermitBathroom & Kitchen Remodel
  8. PermitAlterations
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL
  12. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  13. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  14. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  20. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  23. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  24. Deed / saleDeed / sale $100K
  25. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  26. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  27. PermitPlumbing
  28. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  31. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  35. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

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$2,381/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $170,100 × 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 $187,500. 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 651039700
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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.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,290 sqft livable area
Lot
973 sqft
Basement
Partial city code H
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
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.

Block context

4700 block of Shelmire Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4736 Shelmire Ave  ·  4740 Shelmire Ave

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 36 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-000235 · Completed

    Installing electric wall heater (1), ground fault receptacle/dedicated circuit (1), arc fault circuit/receptacle (1), fixtures (2), 10 yr smoke detectors (2) and a 10-yr smoke/carbon combo; Fishing wires -as per 2017 NEC

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2026-000229 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. Separate permits required for Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing. Addition of new 1/2 bath, toilet and sink, on 1st floor dining room. Frame and drywall walls for new 1/2 bath Work being completed for PHDC. Work Order AMP Program # 215755

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2026-000384 · Completed

    Addition of 1/2 bathroom on 1st floor dining room area with toilet and sink

  4. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-016738 · Completed

    Replace 3/4" water curb to house

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-011574 · Completed

    100 amp service and panel, (20) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (7) switch replacement, (3) repair junction box, (2) install flush mount led ceiling fixture, (2) 3-way switch replacement, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only

  6. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-015671 · Completed

    REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.

  7. PermitBathroom & Kitchen Remodel

    Permit PP-2025-015198 · Completed

    1 Tub/Shower; 1 Lav; 1 Toilet

  8. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-015199 · Issued

    REPLACE HOT WATER HEATER

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 665204 · 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.

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 665193 · 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.

  11. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL

    Case 665193 · Violation 4884300 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 665193 · Violation 4884299 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 639553 · PASSED

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

  14. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 665204 · Violation 4884341 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 665204 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 665193 · 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.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 639553 · 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.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 639553 · 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.

  19. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 639553 · Violation 4785726 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL

    Case 639553 · Violation 4785727 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 639553 · 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.

  22. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 633262 · Violation 4670208 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 633262 · Violation 4670209 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  24. Recorded transfer$100K transfer

    2018

  25. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 580191 · Violation 4288324 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 580191 · Violation 4288323 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  27. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 572844 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP AND LATERAL PA20143100772 "SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  28. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 400147 · Violation 3008226 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 122191 · 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.

  30. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 122191 · Violation 638381 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 122191 · Violation 638380 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 122191 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 98685 · 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.

  34. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 98685 · Violation 470910 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 98685 · Violation 470911 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 98685 · 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.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 10:32 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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