Property report

8300 Germantown Ave

2,066 sqftRSA3built 1871

Property at a glancePlace of worship

The Evangelical & Lutheran Christ

2026 assessment
$318K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$318K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Chestnut Hill Approximate · based on ZIP 19118
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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 $317,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. LicenseCHRIST ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked closed
  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  4. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  5. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationSPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  15. PermitAlterations
  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  20. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  21. PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  23. LicenseCHRIST ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  24. PermitAlteration
  25. InspectionCI INSP
  26. PermitElectrical
  27. InspectionCI INSP
  28. InspectionCI INSP
  29. PermitPlumbing
  30. PermitMajor alteration
  31. InspectionCI INSP
  32. PermitElectrical
  33. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  34. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  35. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. PermitSuppression

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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 $317,900. 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 775166000
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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 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

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.

What it is
Place of worship Hse Worship All 1 Sty Mas
Owner
The Evangelical & Lutheran Christ Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$154 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Chestnut Hill city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,066 sqft
Lot size
37,283 sqft
Built
1871
Zoning
RSA3

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

The Evangelical & Lutheran Christ · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.2M combined
• Tax bills mail to 8300 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19118

Block context

8300 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 8314 Germantown Ave  ·  8316r Germantown Ave

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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CHRIST ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCHClosed

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 18, 2017 · Terminal license date May 17, 2026

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 37 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-019572 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-27

  2. License terminal eventCHRIST ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked closed

    License 739063 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-001468 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-08

  4. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2025-001047 · Closed · Withdrawn

    see attached Late Appeal

  5. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2025-001081 · Closed · Complete

    See attached

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-019152 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-23

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-010066 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. ViolationSPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-010066 · Violation VI-2025-008014 · Code A-304.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-010066 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-003724 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-05

  11. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…

    Permit AP-2024-008088 · Completed

    TO DOCUMENT THE USE OF CHILD DAY CARE (I4 OCCUPANCY) IN THE BASEMENT. NO WORK IS PERMITTED UNDER THIS PERMIT.

  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-003153 · Certified

    Expires 2025-12-02

  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-023089 · Certified

    Expires 2025-06-28

  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-005953 · Certified

    Expires 2025-01-31

  15. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-009090 · Completed

    REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE

  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-005165 · Certified

    Expires 2024-02-16

  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-000106 · Certified

    Expires 2023-12-20

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-011591 · Completed

    2 new 20A circuits from main panel located in Kimes Hall (Adjacent building), lighting circuit and outlets as per 2017 NEC

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-000678 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED ONE-STORY ACCESSORY STORAGE SHED STRUCTURE (GROUP S-2 USE & OCCUPANCY) IN THE REAR YARD OF AN EXISTING CHURCH. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC AND PHC APPROVAL DATED 2/9/2022. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK AND ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. [AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/22/2022 FOR CHANGES TO THE FOUNDATION TYPE FROM TURNED-DOWN SLAB TO CONCRETE FOOTERS WITH CMU FOUNDATION WALLS AS PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS.]

  20. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-013344 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY, AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS.

  21. PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies

    Permit OP-2021-000099 · Completed

    ASSEMBLY USE TENT - Install One(1) X' x X' (XXX S.F.) Tent for Temporary Use On the playground behind parish hall at 8300 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3404. LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE: 11/06/2021 ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. IF TENT IS NOT READY FOR INSPECTION TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $200.00 WILL BE APPLIED FOR ANY AFTER HOURS INSPECTION WITH POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF CODE VIOLATION NOTICES. ELECTRICAL PERMIT NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED 24-HRS PRIOR TO EVENT.

  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-000448 · Expired

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE RELOCATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT WITH NEW ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION. **NO WORK TO BE DONE ON HISTORIC STRUCTURES PER HISTORICAL COMMISSION REVIEW. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR WORK TO REMOVE AND INSTALL A PROPOSED SHED AND GREENHOUSE STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT TO BE REQUIRED FOR TENT CANOPY STRUCTURE.**

  23. License issue eventCHRIST ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 739063 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  24. PermitAlteration

    Permit 540761 · EXPIRED

    REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF THE EXISTING MATERIAL FROM THE LEFT SIDE FIRST FLOOR FLAT ROOF. INSTALL NEW EVE BOX MADE WITH LEAD COATED COPPER AND NEW LEAD COATED BASE FLASINGS. INSTALL NEW WHITE MODIFIED BITUMEN ROOF SYSTEM. NO WORK TO CORNICE OR FACADE. FLAT ROOF ONLY.

  25. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 158354 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. PermitElectrical

    Permit 306904 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION CAMERA SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SECURITY & RECORD PARKING LOT ACTIVITIES. FED FROM EXISTING RECEPTACLE.

  27. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 158354 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 158354 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  29. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 235896 · COMPLETED

    1ST FLOOR WOMENS ROOM, INSTALLING 2 NEW FIXTURES, WATER CLOSET, LAVATORY, 1ST FLOOR MEN'S ROOM INSTALLING 3 NEW FIXTURES, WATER CLOSET, LAVATORY & URINAL

  30. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 231755 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ADA REQUIREMENTS AS PER PLANS

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 158354 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. PermitElectrical

    Permit 229303 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 200AMP, ADD SWITCH, 2 GFI'S, 4 LIGHTS, AND 2 FANS IN 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM AS PER 2005 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)

  33. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 158354 · Violation 1640359 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 158354 · Violation 1640361 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 158354 · Violation 1640360 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 158354 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  37. PermitSuppression

    Permit 53546 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (30) AUTO SPRINKLERS AND BACKFLOW PREVENTER IN THE BASEMENT. BBS CASES #0117-06, 0117A-06 & 0117B-06.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 9:13 AM 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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