2026 assessment
$925K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
5434 Germantown Ave
7,877 sqftCMX2.5built 1850
Property at a glanceCommercial
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$925K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5400 block of Germantown 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 $925,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$811K 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 · 2017$811K 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 · 2018$865K 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 · 2019$865K 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$865K 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$865K 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$865K 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$925K 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$925K 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$925K 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$925K 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$925K 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 · 2009-03-05PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2010-10-01UseThis 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 · 2012-07-09AlterationThis 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 · 2012-11-01AdministrativeThis 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 · 2019-06-28Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2019-06-28New ConstructionThis 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 · 2019-07-25PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2020-07-29Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2020-08-10AlterationsThis 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 · 2020-08-13AlterationsThis 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 · 2020-08-14Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2020-09-01Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2020-09-25Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2021-07-16Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2021-08-15Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2021-08-18AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-08-24Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2024-01-22Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-07-19AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-06-16Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2025-08-12AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-08-12Fire Alarm 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 ↗
- Permit · 2025-08-20Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2025-08-26Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2006-05-09CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-06-07CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-06-23Fire Alarm 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-07-02Fire Alarm 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 ↗
- Certification · 2026-06-19Fire Alarm 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-09-28Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
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- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAlteration
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
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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 $925,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7765350002026 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 N/Com W/Pkg Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$117
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
7,877 sqft
Lot size
5,436 sqft
Built
1850
Zoning
CMX2.5
Block context
5400 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5430 Germantown Ave · 5442 Germantown Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 23, 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 30 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-017778 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-19
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2025-003295 · Completed
Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-002865
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-005724 · Completed
Electrical Permit for combo CP-2025-002865
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-007781 · Completed
Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-002865
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-022082 · Certified
Expires 2026-08-12
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2025-002865 · Completed
FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY)TO AN EXISTING RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2024-010106 · Completed
Main drain repair
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-020411 · Certified
Expires 2025-07-02
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2023-004238 · Completed
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF A FRENCH DRAIN AND PARGING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-014000 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-23
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2021-002341 · Expired
EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit as per PHC. Relocating (2) sprinklers at Germantown Friends School restrooms,2nd floor. (CP-2021-003924)
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-013836 · Expired
Demo [1] pantry sink. Furnish and install [1] water closet and [1] lavatory
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-008526 · Completed
Install one light, one switch, and one GFI receptacle using existing circuits. AS PER NEC 2017
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2021-003924 · Expired
LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY (SHARPLESS HALL) TO CREATE AN ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK**
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2020-005473 · Completed
Installation of nine (9) light fixtures with six (6) lighting control devices; one (1) exhaust fan; three (3) GFI receptacles; and relocate three (3) fire alarm devices. All work to be done according to approved drawings. 2017 NEC and 2016 NFPA-72.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2020-002750 · Completed
Installation of fifteen (15) new 2x4 light fixtures with six (6) lighting control devices; one (1) Exit; nine (9) receptacles; power to motorized dampers; and relocation of three (3) existing fire alarm devices. All work to be done according to approved drawings. 2017 NEC and 2016 NFPA-72.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2020-002787 · Completed
For the installation of exhaust fans, exhaust registers, and exhaust ductwork as per approved plans. All work shall be in accordance with historical commission approval. Separate permit required for any electrical work.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2020-006205 · Completed
install water and waste pipe from existing to serve new fixtures. 2018 P.P.C. Sec 919
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2020-005884 · Completed
Install piping for 2 new water closets, 2 lavatories and 1 floor drain PPC 2018
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2020-003174 · Completed
LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) TO A CLASSROOM (ROOM#114) IN AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY. ALTERATION TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHING FOR THE ADDITION OF BATHROOMS AND STORAGE SPACE WITHIN THE CLASSROOM AS PER APPROVED PLAN.**IEBC 2018**SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL,ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 996625 · COMPLETED
CONNECT SANITARY AND WATER SUPPLY PIPING TO SERVE 2 NEW TOILETS AND 2 NEW LAVATORIES AND 1 FLOOR DRAIN PER 2004 PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 988260 · Completed
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF AN EXISTING BUILDING, ASHMEAD HOUSE, AT GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL, FOR USE AS A CLASSROOM, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BATHROOM ON THE GROUND FLOOR. WORK INCLUDES SELECT DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION OF NON LOAD BEARING INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND FINISHES, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE APP# 989119 FOR MECHANICAL PERMIT.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 989119 · Expired
FOR MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS TO NEWLY CREATED CLASSROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, TO INCLUDE NEW REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE APP# 988260 FOR APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 435699 · COMPLETED
PERMIT FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STRUCTURE. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. NO CONSTRUCTION. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. CONTACT INSPECTOR TO REQUEST FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE INSPECTION TO OBTAIN FINAL CERIFICATE.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 414959 · COMPLETED
ROOFING. REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING SHINGLES ON REAR OF BUILDING. INSTALL GATTIMBERLINE WEATHERWOOD.
- PermitUse
Permit 286001 · COMPLETED
FOR CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR A SCHOOL ON THE 1ST FLR AND ACCESSORY OFFICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. NO SIGN, NO CHANGE IN HT OR AREA.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 12913 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 286001 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF DAYCARE AND PRE-SCHOOL WITH ACCESSORY OFFICE FOR PERIOD OF LESS THAN 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS WITH ACCESSORY PREPARING AND SERVING OF FOOD IN AN EXISTING TWO(2) STORY STRUCTURE.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 203079 · COMPLETED
REPLACE HOUSE TRAP AND LATERAL
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 63120 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 63120 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 3:54 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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