Property report

5100-22 Merion Ave

6,800 sqftICMXbuilt 2015

Property at a glancePlace of worship

First Born Church Of God

2026 assessment
$398K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$398K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Wynnefield · West Park Approximate · based on ZIP 19131
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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 $398,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAdministrative
  2. PermitMechanical
  3. PermitPlumbing
  4. PermitElectrical
  5. PermitAdministrative
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. PermitPlumbing
  8. PermitNew construction
  9. PermitZoning/use
  10. PermitZoning/use
  11. PermitZoning
  12. PermitZoning
  13. PermitZoning
  14. PermitZoning
  15. PermitZoning
  16. PermitZoning
  17. PermitZoning
  18. PermitZoning
  19. PermitZoning
  20. PermitZoning
  21. PermitZoning
  22. AppealZoning board appeal
  23. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  24. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  25. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  26. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  27. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  28. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  29. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  30. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  31. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  32. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  33. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  34. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  35. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  38. InspectionCSUINITIAL

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $398,300. 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 774416200
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,979.76 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$1,615.99 total · $946.44 principal · $184.56 interest · $66.25 penalty2015$1,377.84 total · $1,032.47 principal · $108.41 interest · $72.27 penalty

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

Property report

Not a house

Place of worship. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Place of worship Hse Worship All 1 Sty Mas
Owner
First Born Church Of God Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$59 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
6,800 sqft
Lot size
14,877 sqft
Built
2015
Zoning
ICMX

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

First Born Church Of God · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $417K combined
• Tax bills mail to Po Box 15544, Philadelphia PA, 19131

Block context

5100 block of Merion Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5124 Merion Ave  ·  5126 Merion 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 38 dated rows
  1. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 600043 · COMPLETED

    TCO FOR NEW CHRUCH

  2. PermitMechanical

    Permit 583804 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A HVAC SYSTEM, ELECTRIC UNIT HEATERS AND PACKAGE TERMINAL AC UNITS AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTORS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ** POST THIS PERMIT **. ** ELECTRICAL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THIS SPECIFIC ACTIVITY **.

  3. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 564216 · COMPLETED

    12" STORM, 6" SANITARY AND 1-1/2" WATER CONNECTIONS TO THE CITY MAINS AND SITEWORK TO WITHIN 5'-0" OF THE NEW RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY BUILDING - "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  4. PermitElectrical

    Permit 573631 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL, ANNUNCIATION PANEL, 3-PULL STATIONS, 8-HORN STROBE, 7-STROBES, 1-SMOKE DETECTOR, 1-HEAT DETECTOR, 1-DUCT DETECTOR AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (CHURCH) WEST DISTRICT

  5. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 569999 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT #555460 TO SHOW REVISIONS TO PROPOSED FOUNDATION SYSTEM (SLAB AND FOOTINGS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 565832 · COMPLETED

    NEW PANELS,POWER FOR HVAC,104 LIGHT FIXTURES,24 SWS,35 RECEPTACLES AND WATER HEATER (HOUSE OF WORSHIP)

  7. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 565945 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW SANITARY DRAIN, WASTE, VENT & WATER SYSTEM TO 17-FIXTURES (CHURCH) - NOTE: A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL GAS PIPING, STORM AND EXTERIOR (SITEWORK) - WORK WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 AND THE APPROVED PLANS

  8. PermitNew construction

    Permit 555460 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 1 STORY RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING DOES NOT REQUIRE SPRINKLERS DUE TO SEPARATED FIRE AREAS. **ROOF TRUSS SHOP DRAWINGS TO BE SUBMITTED UNDER SEPARATE AMENDED PERMIT** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK AND SIGNS

  9. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 549479 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  10. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 549480 · COMPLETED

    RERECTION OF ONE(1) FREE-STANDING D/F SIGN ( 6' HIGH)

  11. PermitZoning

    Permit 529197 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  12. PermitZoning

    Permit 546243 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  13. PermitZoning

    Permit 546244 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  14. PermitZoning

    Permit 546246 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  15. PermitZoning

    Permit 546247 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  16. PermitZoning

    Permit 546248 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  17. PermitZoning

    Permit 546249 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  18. PermitZoning

    Permit 546250 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  19. PermitZoning

    Permit 546251 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  20. PermitZoning

    Permit 546241 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  21. PermitZoning

    Permit 546245 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE / CONSOLIDATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 12 LOTS. CONSTRUCT DETACHED 1 STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRIVATE ACCESSORY PARKING LOT HAVING 6 SPACES.

  22. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 22807 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 529197 · PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWELVE (12) OPA ACCOUNTS. (5100 THRU 5122 MERION AVE) FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 60' HIGH); FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) ACCESSORY D/F FREE-STANDING SIGN (

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

    Case 144795 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  24. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 101276 · Violation 488796 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 101276 · Violation 488797 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 101278 · Violation 488806 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 101278 · Violation 488807 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 101282 · Violation 488819 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 101282 · Violation 488820 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58657 · CLOSED

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

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58634 · CLOSED

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

  32. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58641 · CLOSED

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

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58643 · CLOSED

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

  34. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58652 · CLOSED

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

  35. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58653 · CLOSED

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

  36. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58654 · CLOSED

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

  37. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58655 · CLOSED

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

  38. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 58656 · CLOSED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 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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