Land report

8837 Torresdale Ave

Property at a glanceVacant lot

Knights Properties LLC

2026 assessment
$3.2M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$5.3M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Holmesburg · Mayfair Approximate · based on ZIP 19136
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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 $5,258,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$5.0M$10M$5.3M2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record72 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitTank Install/Removal
  2. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  3. PermitGeneral Earth Disturbance ONLY
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. LicenseBRITTON INDUSTRIES, INC.: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
  9. Deed / saleDeed / sale $3.1M
  10. PermitZoning/use
  11. Deed / saleDeed / sale $2.0M
  12. InspectionCI INSP
  13. L&I violationHAZMAT-PROTEC FROM VEH TRAFFIC
  14. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  15. L&I violationFIRE-ELECT EXT CORDS PROHIB
  16. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- FIRE CODE
  17. L&I violationHAZMAT-EMERG INFO CONTAINER
  18. InspectionCI INSP
  19. InspectionCI INSP
  20. InspectionCI INSP
  21. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  22. L&I violationHAZMAT-PROTEC FROM VEH TRAFFIC
  23. L&I violationHAZMAT-SPILL CLEAN-UP
  24. InspectionCI INSP
  25. InspectionCI INSP
  26. InspectionCI INSP
  27. PermitNew Construction
  28. L&I violationHAZMAT ID ABOVEGROUND TANKS
  29. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  30. L&I violationHAZMAT ID ENTRANCE
  31. L&I violationHAZMAT-PROTEC FROM VEH TRAFFIC
  32. L&I violationFIRE LANE CLEAR
  33. L&I violationFIRE EQUIP-REMOVE IF DISCONT¿D
  34. InspectionCI INSP
  35. PermitZoning/use
  36. PermitZoning/use
  37. InspectionCI INSP
  38. LicenseBRITTON INDUSTRIES, INC.: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
  39. InspectionCI INSP
  40. L&I violationHAZMAT-PROTEC FROM VEH TRAFFIC
  41. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  42. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  43. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  44. L&I violationHAZMAT-LIC REQ¿D
  45. L&I violationHAZMAT-ID SIGNS REQ¿D
  46. L&I violationHAZMAT ID ABOVEGROUND TANKS
  47. InspectionCI INSP
  48. InspectionCI INSP
  49. PermitUse
  50. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  51. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  55. InspectionCI INSP
  56. InspectionCI INSP
  57. LicenseANDREW JACOBS INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
  58. InspectionCI INSP
  59. InspectionCI INSP
  60. InspectionCI INSP
  61. InspectionCI INSP
  62. InspectionCI INSP
  63. LicenseANDREW JACOBS INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
  64. L&I violationFLAM/FIN-PERMIT REQ¿D
  65. L&I violationHAZMAT-OUTSIDE CAB/ENCL SPKLRD
  66. L&I violationFLAM/FIN-INST SPRINKLER-SPRAY
  67. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  68. InspectionCI INSP
  69. LicenseANDREW JACOBS INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  70. LicenseNUTS N SUCH LTD: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  71. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  72. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Verify the public record

$45,431/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $3,245,500 × 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 $5,258,000. 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 885922820
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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.”

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

What it is
Vacant lot Vacant Land Indust Acre+
Owner
Knights Properties LLC
Lot size
580,180 sqft
Zoning
ICMX

Block context

8800 block of Torresdale Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 8803-35 Torresdale Ave  ·  8801 Torresdale Ave

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 72 dated rows
  1. PermitTank Install/Removal

    Permit GP-2021-013831 · Completed

    UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSTALLATION OF ONE 2,500GAL DEF TANK AND ONE 15,000GAL COMPARTMENTED TANK (11,000 GAL DIESEL 4,000 GAL OFF ROAD DIESEL).ALL WORK COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PADEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES.

  2. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2022-000613 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FUEL DISPENSERS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  3. PermitGeneral Earth Disturbance ONLY

    Permit SP-2021-000907 · Completed

    FOR THE COMPACTION, POURING AND FINISHING OF THE CONCRETE SLAB.**EXTERIOR WORK ONLY**TANK INSTALLATION TO E REVIEWED UNDER A SEPARATE APPLICATION**

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-014844 · Expired

    Supplying power to fuel dispenser, fuel storage tank sump pump, and gated entry equipment. All work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 NEC.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-026331 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-026331 · Violation VI-2020-010536 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-026331 · FAILED

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

  8. License terminal eventBRITTON INDUSTRIES, INC.: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 636663 · Inactive

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

  9. Recorded transfer$3.1M transfer

    2019

  10. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 915752 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETER DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON THE SAME LOT TWO(2) EXISTING STRUCTURE REMAINS FOR THE CREATION OF TWO-HUNDRED NON-ACCESSORY TRUCK PARKING SPACES, FOR THE ERECTION OF THREE(3) NON-ACCESSORY CAR PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH ONE(1) ACCESSIBLE SPACE ON THE SAME LOT EXISTING BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.

  11. Recorded transfer$2.0M transfer

    2018

  12. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 569600 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. ViolationHAZMAT-PROTEC FROM VEH TRAFFIC

    Case 569600 · Violation 4198295 · Code FC-2703.9/3 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 569600 · Violation 4198297 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationFIRE-ELECT EXT CORDS PROHIB

    Case 569600 · Violation 4198296 · Code FC-605.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- FIRE CODE

    Case 569600 · Violation 4198293 · Code A-104.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationHAZMAT-EMERG INFO CONTAINER

    Case 569600 · Violation 4198294 · Code FC-2701.8/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 569600 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 512522 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 512522 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 512522 · Violation 3929194 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationHAZMAT-PROTEC FROM VEH TRAFFIC

    Case 512522 · Violation 3929196 · Code FC-2703.9/3 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationHAZMAT-SPILL CLEAN-UP

    Case 512522 · Violation 3929195 · Code FC-2703.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 476581 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 512522 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 476581 · FAILED

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

  27. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 622534 · Completed

    1600 ELECTRICAL SERVICE & MOTOR CONTROL CENTER FOR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT AS PER NEC 2008

  28. ViolationHAZMAT ID ABOVEGROUND TANKS

    Case 476581 · Violation 3726766 · Code FC-2703.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 476581 · Violation 3726765 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationHAZMAT ID ENTRANCE

    Case 476581 · Violation 3726767 · Code FC-2703.5/4 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationHAZMAT-PROTEC FROM VEH TRAFFIC

    Case 476581 · Violation 3726768 · Code FC-2703.9/3 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationFIRE LANE CLEAR

    Case 476581 · Violation 3726769 · Code FC-503.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationFIRE EQUIP-REMOVE IF DISCONT¿D

    Case 476581 · Violation 3726770 · Code FC-901.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 476581 · FAILED

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

  35. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 563081 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRICT A SCAL AND ASSOCIATED BUILDING TO HOUSE WORKERS. SCALE WILL WEIGH MATERIAL/PRODUCT ASSOCIATED WITH PRINCIPAL USE.

  36. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 569758 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO(2) D/F FREE-STANDING SIGN

  37. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 429464 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. License issue eventBRITTON INDUSTRIES, INC.: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 636663 · Inactive

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

  39. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 429464 · FAILED

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

  40. ViolationHAZMAT-PROTEC FROM VEH TRAFFIC

    Case 429464 · Violation 3233701 · Code FC-2703.9/3 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 429464 · Violation 3233702 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 429464 · Violation 3233703 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  43. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 429464 · Violation 3233695 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationHAZMAT-LIC REQ¿D

    Case 429464 · Violation 3233697 · Code FC-2701.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationHAZMAT-ID SIGNS REQ¿D

    Case 429464 · Violation 3233698 · Code FC-2703.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationHAZMAT ID ABOVEGROUND TANKS

    Case 429464 · Violation 3233700 · Code FC-2703.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  47. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 429464 · FAILED

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

  48. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 421286 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  49. PermitUse

    Permit 526123 · COMPLETED

    EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS STORAGE YARDS AND BLDGS-OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIAL, STONE, CONCRETE AGGREGATE, MULCH, COMPOST. GENERAL INDUSTRIAL PROCESS OF WOOD, LEAVES AND CONCRETE. BLDG SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT-GARDEN SUPPLY STORE WHOLESALE.

  50. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 421286 · Violation 3105600 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 421286 · Violation 3105601 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 421286 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 369372 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  54. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 369372 · Violation 2715594 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  55. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 226860 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  56. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 369372 · FAILED

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

  57. License terminal eventANDREW JACOBS INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 478583 · Inactive

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

  58. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 226860 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  59. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 226860 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  60. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 226860 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  61. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 226860 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  62. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 226860 · FAILED

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

  63. License issue eventANDREW JACOBS INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 478583 · Inactive

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

  64. ViolationFLAM/FIN-PERMIT REQ¿D

    Case 226860 · Violation 1920748 · Code FC-105.6/17 · COMPLIED

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

  65. ViolationHAZMAT-OUTSIDE CAB/ENCL SPKLRD

    Case 226860 · Violation 1920750 · Code FC-2703.8/2 · COMPLIED

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

  66. ViolationFLAM/FIN-INST SPRINKLER-SPRAY

    Case 226860 · Violation 1920749 · Code FC-1504.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  67. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 226860 · Violation 1920747 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  68. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 226860 · FAILED

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

  69. License issue eventANDREW JACOBS INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 478584 · Active

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

  70. License issue eventNUTS N SUCH LTD: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 476970 · Active

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

  71. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 51206 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  72. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 51206 · FAILED

    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 failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 11:40 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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