2026 assessment
$498K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
5535 Germantown Ave
3 stories3,761 sqftCMX2.5built 1950
Property at a glanceCommercial
Ramses LLC
2027 published assessment
$513K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5500 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 $512,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$292K 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$292K 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$194K 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$192K 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$193K 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$193K 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$193K 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$211K 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$211K 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$498K 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$498K 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$513K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2011Deed / sale $150KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2011Deed / sale $150KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2011-05-25UseThis 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 · 2011-06-03Major 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 · 2011-07-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-07-25PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-10-21ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-10-25MechanicalThis 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 · 2011-12-30Zoning/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 · 2023-04-03AlterationsThis 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 · 2026-02-19Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / salePermitCertification
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Every dated record11 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAlterations
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $150K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $150K
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Property tax
$6,970/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $497,900 × 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 $512,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8829186702026 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.”
Property report
Commercial property
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Commercial
Str/Off 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Ramses LLC
$ / sq ft
$136
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Central Germantown & Vicinity
city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,761 sqft
Lot size
1,950 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX2.5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Ramses LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 5535 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19144
Block context
5500 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5537-39 Germantown Ave · 5531-33 Germantown Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 21, 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 10 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-004971 · Certified
Expires 2027-02-19
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-004035 · Completed
Installing a 3/4" LF 009 M3 QT backflow device in the basement front wall after the meter.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 381141 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF FLATWALL SIGN
- PermitMechanical
Permit 357026 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION HVAC SYSTEMS INCLUDES NEW DUCTWORK AND GRD'S (3) ROOFTOP UNITS AND A HEAT PUMP.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 364349 · COMPLETED
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 72
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 354652 · COMPLETED
ROUGH IN AND FINISH 2 TOILET, 2 SINKS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 MOP SINK, 1 HOT WATER TANK
- PermitElectrical
Permit 352569 · COMPLETED
200AMP REWIRE
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 332120 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION, WINDOW REPLACEMENT, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS INCLUDING (2) BATHS, STOREFRONT REPLACEMENT, INFILLING FLOOR AT ONE FORMER STAIR AND WIDENING ONE OPENING IN MASONRY WALL..
- PermitUse
Permit 331244 · COMPLETED
USE BASEMENT FOR STORAGE/MECHANICALS, 1ST AS ART GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP FOR CULTURAL INSTITUTE, 2ND FL. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND 3RD FL. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR CULTURAL INSTITUTE, NO SIGNS THIS APP. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING STOREFRONT (ADDED ON 5/24)
- Recorded transfer$150K transfer
2011
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 22, 2026, 7:40 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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