2026 assessment
$325K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
7709 Germantown Ave
1,658 sqftCMX1built 1925
Property at a glanceStore
Joyful Properties And Graceful Styles Ll
2027 published assessment
$351K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
7700 block of Germantown Ave
ZIP 19118
Neighborhood area
Chestnut Hill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19118
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 $350,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$233K 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$233K 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$256K 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$256K 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$258K 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$258K 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$258K 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$282K 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$282K 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$325K 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$325K 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$351K 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 · 2019Deed / sale $330KA 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 · 2023Deed / sale $362KA 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 · 2008-04-22Major 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 · 2019-06-10UseThis 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 · 2020-10-05Addition 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 · 2020-10-08Addition 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 · 2021-06-11New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-09-18VIOL BC MESSAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2009-09-18BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-08-28POSTING OF PERMITSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2023-08-28L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-02-25FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIREDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2006-01-05BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-01-05BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-07-16HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2026-02-26L&I investigationA 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 · 2026-06-04L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2018-12-19Zoning 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2024-09-11LIRB Violation 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record19 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
- AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
- L&I violationPOSTING OF PERMITS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $362K
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitUse
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $330K
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
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Property tax
$4,548/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $324,900 × 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 $350,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8828047002026 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
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Store
Store 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Joyful Properties And Graceful Styles Ll
$ / sq ft
$212
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Chestnut Hill
city commercial corridor
Interior area
1,658 sqft
Lot size
2,729 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX1
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Joyful Properties And Graceful Styles Ll · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to P O Box 27645, Philadelphia PA, 19118
Block context
7700 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 7707 Germantown Ave · 7711 Germantown 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 19 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-017072 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-017072 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
Case CF-2026-017072 · Violation VI-2026-010686 · Code F-906.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
Appeal HA-2023-004099 · Closed · Complete
See Attached
- ViolationPOSTING OF PERMITS
Case CF-2023-087914 · Violation VI-2023-064626 · Code A-302.8 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-087914 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$362K transfer
2023
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-004614 · Issued
FOR ERECTION OF ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ABOVE THE EXISTING REAR SECOND FLOOR AND ERECTION OF ACCESSORY HANDICAP ACCESS RAMP AS PART OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2020-008516 · Expired
200 amp service rewire outlets and switches by way of fishing
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 1023925 · Expired
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE INCLUDING NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, THE ENCLOSURE OF THE EXISTING STAIR, REMOVAL OF EXISTING STAIR, AND INTERIOR FINISHES, TO CREATE A PERSONAL SERVICE (INSTRUCTION IN CAKE DECORATION) ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED ON 5/26/2022: AMEND PERMIT TO REFLECT LAYOUT CHANGES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR STAIR, PER SUBMITTED PLANS.
- PermitUse
Permit 916216 · COMPLETED
FOR INSTRUCTION IN CAKE DECORATION (PERSONAL SERVICE) AND FOR SALE OF CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIES (RETAIL SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS AND FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES) AND PREPARED FOOD SHOP (MINIMUM FOUR (4) SEATS AND NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY (20) SEATS AND DOES NOT UTILIZE ANY COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES THAT HAVE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHAUSTING AIR CONTAMINANTS) ON 1ST FLOOR AND SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON 2ND FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.
- Recorded transfer$330K transfer
2019
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 35515 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 916216 · SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR INSTRUCTION IN CAKE DECORATION (PERSONAL SERVICE) AND FOR SALE OF CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIES (RETAIL SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS AND FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES) AND PREPARED FOOD SHOP (MINIMUM FOUR (4) SEATS AND NOT TO EXC
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 644308 · 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.
- ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE
Case 215678 · Violation 1474119 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 215678 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 137543 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 8' X 7' OPENING IN CEILING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS - INSTALL GIRDER IN 2ND FLOOR CEILING - REPAIR EXISTING 2ND FLOOR FACADE - INSTALL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DRYWALL EXISTING CEILINGS PER PLANS. USE REGISTRATION PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPYING 1ST OR 2ND FLOORS.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 56773 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 56773 · 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.
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 28, 2026, 3:51 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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