2026 assessment
$5.2M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
5200 Wissahickon Ave
38,500 sqftRSA5built 1950
Property at a glanceCommercial
City Of Philadelphia
2027 published assessment
$5.2M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5200 block of Wissahickon 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 $5,246,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2019$4.9M 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$4.9M 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$4.9M 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$4.9M 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$5.2M 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$5.2M 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$5.2M 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$5.2M 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$5.2M 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 · 2012-10-22Zoning/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 ↗
- Permit · 2014-05-01AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2014-11-10Major 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 · 2014-12-05Major 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 · 2015-02-11ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-08-08Major 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 · 2017-08-30MechanicalThis 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 · 2018-07-11ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-10-15ElectricalThis 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 · 2022-05-02Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-10-02Emergency and Standby Power Systems CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentPermitCertification
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- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitZoning/use
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Property tax
$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 $5,246,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7844840502026 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 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
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Commercial
Off Bld Com No Gar Mason
Owner
City Of Philadelphia
$ / sq ft
$136
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
38,500 sqft
Lot size
192,498 sqft
Built
1950
Zoning
RSA5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
City Of Philadelphia · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 995 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $442M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia PA, 19107
Block context
5200 block of Wissahickon Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5215 Wissahickon Ave · 5217 Wissahickon Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 27, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 11 dated rows
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2024-027612 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-02
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-003955 · Completed
Furnish and install a new transformer and feeder. Install owner provided 125kva generator with a new automatic transfer switch as per 2017 NEC.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 811498 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 45 NEW LED LIGHT FIXTURES INSTALL 75 NEW RECPTACLES AND 60 DATA OUTLETS AS PER NEC 2008 NORTH DISTRICT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 824488 · COMPLETED
ADD SMOKE DETECTORS TO EXISTING SYSTEM PER NFPA 72(OFFICE SPACE)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 783171 · COMPLETED
SELECTIVE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF MECHANICALS PER PLAN; REPLACEMENT / INSTALLATION OF EIGHT (8) FAN COIL UNITS IN PORTIONS OF THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; INSTALLATION OF BATHROOM EXHAUST FAN; INSTALLATION OF MAKEUP AIR UNIT PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING WORK
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 792438 · COMPLETED
FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATION TO EXISTING OFFICE SPACE AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 579003 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 50 NEW RECEPTS IN RENOVATED OFFICE AREAS AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 575105 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR USE AS OFFICES BY THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARATMENT. THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESSIBLE RAMP @ THE MAIN ENTRANCE APPROVED UNDER A PREVIOUS PERMIT (AP #570268) MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CO UNDER THIS PERMIT.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 570268 · COMPLETED
REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE LANDING / ADJACENT ASPHALT AND PREPARE SUBGRADE AS NEEDED; INSTALLATION OF NEW ACCESSIBLE EXTERIOR RAMP AND STEPS WITH ASSOCIATED LANDINGS / RAILINGS PER PLANS. NO INTERIOR WORK AUTHORIZED BY THIS PERMIT; SEPARATE PLUMBING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY NEW OR MODIFIED STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 525426 · COMPLETED
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN EXISTING MUNICIPAL POLICE / SAFETY SERVICES BUILDING WITH NO CONSTRUCTION AND NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES REQUIRED BEFORE CERTIFICATE CAN BE ISSUED. ACTUAL CERTIFICATE WILL BE DELIVERED BY INSPECTOR.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 433320 · COMPLETED
LEGALIZE USE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BY THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 1:14 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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