Land report

4979 Sheldon St

Property at a glanceVacant lot

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$12K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$10K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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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 $10,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record62 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  19. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. PermitMinor Demolition
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  25. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  26. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  32. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  33. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  34. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  35. InspectionL&I investigation
  36. TeardownDemolished
  37. LicenseMERCY RAMANJULU: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  38. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  39. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. LicenseMERCY RAMANJULU: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  42. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  43. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. LicenseWELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE (EDWARD KNEEDLER AGT): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  46. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  47. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  48. PermitElectrical
  49. Deed / saleDeed / sale $5K
  50. LicenseWELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE (EDWARD KNEEDLER AGT): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  54. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  55. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  56. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  57. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  58. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  59. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  60. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  61. LicenseSHIRLEY M JONES (MOTHERS HELPING HANDS): Child Care Facility business license marked inactive
  62. LicenseSHIRLEY M JONES (MOTHERS HELPING HANDS): Child Care Facility business license initially issued

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$169/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $12,100 × 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 $10,000. 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 121185100
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$62.95 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$53.39 principal$2.80 interest$3.20 penalty$3.56 other charges
1year recorded 2021tax period 2020-12-15last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $6,000 total assessment, $6,000 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

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

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

$63 · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot

What it is
Vacant lot Semi/Det 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
Lot size
1,010 sqft
Zoning
RSA5

Block context

4900 block of Sheldon St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4979 Sheldon St  ·  4977-79 Sheldon 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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SHIRLEY M JONES (MOTHERS HELPING HANDS)Inactive

Child Care Facility · Initial issue date Jan 28, 2005 · Terminal license date Jun 30, 2009

Landlord and residential filings

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

MERCY RAMANJULUInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Dec 22, 2016 · Terminal license date Feb 19, 2019

WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE (EDWARD KNEEDLER AGT)Inactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Oct 31, 2014 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

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 61 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-082916 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-082916 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-082916 · Violation VI-2025-059466 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-082916 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-044991 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-044991 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-044991 · Violation VI-2025-033866 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-044991 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-043318 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-070473 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-086870 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2023-086870 · Violation VI-2023-063871 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-086870 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-070473 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102463 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102482 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102482 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2021-102463 · Violation VI-2021-073943 · Code 10-715 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  19. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2021-102482 · Violation VI-2021-073944 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102463 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102482 · FAILED

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

  22. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2020-001971 · Completed

    For the complete demolition of a SFD as part of the City of Philadelphia demolition program. *Add'l specs: No Stucco. Replace front sidewalk @ 4973,4975,4977,4977,4979,4981 & 4983. Clean and grade lots and install erosion control mat with seed at 4975,4977,4979,4981 & 4983.

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-070473 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2020-070473 · Violation VI-2020-040614 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2020-070473 · Violation VI-2020-040613 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2020-070473 · Violation VI-2020-040612 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-070473 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-043318 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-043318 · FAILED

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-043318 · Violation VI-2020-023094 · 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.

  31. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2020-043318 · Violation VI-2020-023095 · 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.

  32. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-043318 · Violation VI-2020-023096 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-043318 · Violation VI-2020-023090 · 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.

  34. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-043318 · Violation VI-2020-023091 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-043318 · FAILED

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

  36. License terminal eventMERCY RAMANJULU: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 724089 · Inactive

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

  37. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 652357 · Violation 4794265 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 652357 · Violation 4794264 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 565665 · 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.

  40. License issue eventMERCY RAMANJULU: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 724089 · Inactive

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

  41. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 565665 · Violation 4161844 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 565665 · Violation 4161845 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 565665 · 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.

  44. License terminal eventWELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE (EDWARD KNEEDLER AGT): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 646316 · Inactive

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

  45. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 521823 · Violation 3855051 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 521823 · Violation 3855050 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  47. PermitElectrical

    Permit 643483 · COMPLETED

    100AMP SERVICE EQUIPMENT, 13 FIXTURES, 28 OUTLETS, 13 SWITCHES,7#120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)

  48. Recorded transfer$5K transfer

    2015

  49. License issue eventWELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE (EDWARD KNEEDLER AGT): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 646316 · Inactive

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

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 436628 · 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.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 436628 · 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.

  52. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 436628 · Violation 3260924 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  53. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 436628 · Violation 3260925 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 436628 · 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.

  55. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 423452 · 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.

  56. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 423452 · 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.

  57. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 423452 · Violation 3132268 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 423452 · Violation 3132267 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  59. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 423452 · 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.

  60. License terminal eventSHIRLEY M JONES (MOTHERS HELPING HANDS): Child Care Facility business license marked inactive

    License 291002 · Inactive

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

  61. License issue eventSHIRLEY M JONES (MOTHERS HELPING HANDS): Child Care Facility business license initially issued

    License 291002 · 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, 5:04 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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