Property report

8855 Germantown Ave

38,232 sqftRSD3built 1948

Property at a glancePlace of worship

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$5.2M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$5.2M 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 $5,239,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record65 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  6. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  13. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  14. PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies
  15. LicenseCOMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INC: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license marked inactive
  16. PermitNew Construction
  17. PermitNew Construction
  18. PermitNew Construction
  19. LicensePRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHESTNUT HILL.: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitElectrical
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  23. PermitMajor alteration
  24. PermitZoning/use
  25. PermitMajor alteration
  26. PermitElectrical
  27. TeardownDemolished
  28. PermitDemolition
  29. PermitElectrical
  30. PermitMechanical
  31. PermitPlumbing
  32. PermitMajor alteration
  33. PermitElectrical
  34. PermitElectrical
  35. PermitMajor alteration
  36. LicenseFOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTNUT HILL: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license marked inactive
  37. PermitElectrical
  38. PermitMajor alteration
  39. PermitElectrical
  40. LicenseCOMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INC: Special Permit L&I license filing marked inactive
  41. PermitZoning/use
  42. LicenseFOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTNUT HILL: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license initially issued
  43. L&I violationVIOLS-NONE FOUND
  44. InspectionCI INSP
  45. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  46. InspectionCI INSP
  47. PermitElectrical
  48. PermitElectrical
  49. PermitMechanical
  50. PermitMajor alteration
  51. InspectionCI INSP
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. PermitElectrical
  55. InspectionCI INSP
  56. PermitMajor alteration
  57. LicenseCOMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INC: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license initially issued
  58. LicenseCOMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INC: Special Permit L&I license filing initially issued
  59. PermitZoning/use
  60. InspectionCI INSP
  61. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  62. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  63. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  64. InspectionCI INSP
  65. LicensePRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHESTNUT HILL (PRE K SCHOOL): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$3,667/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $261,960 × 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 $5,239,200. 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 775169000
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $261,960 of $5,239,200 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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

Place of worship, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Place of worship Hse Worship All 3 Sty Mas
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$137 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
38,232 sqft
Lot size
143,379 sqft
Built
1948
Zoning
RSD3

Block context

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

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Next door: 8869 Germantown Ave  ·  8835 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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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHESTNUT HILL.Active

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Dec 16, 2019 · Filed expiration Dec 15, 2026

FOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTNUT HILLInactive

Monthly Small Games of Chance · Initial issue date May 11, 2010 · Terminal license date May 31, 2011

COMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INCInactive

Annual Small Games Of Chance · Initial issue date Sep 29, 2008 · Terminal license date Dec 30, 2020

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHESTNUT HILL (PRE K SCHOOL)Active

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 8, 2005 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

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.

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  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-013967 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-15

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-001353 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-14

  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-013272 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-15

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-002071 · Certified

    Expires 2025-08-26

  5. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-015927 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-30

  6. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019812 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-27

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-018128 · Certified

    Expires 2024-08-08

  8. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-005601 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-13

  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2022-015492 · Certified

    Expires 2023-10-26

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-003516 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-14

  11. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2022-003557 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-18

  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-008024 · Certified

    Expires 2022-11-19

  13. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2021-004362 · Certified

    Expires 2022-09-24

  14. PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies

    Permit OP-2021-000093 · Expired

    Install a 30' x 70' tent at Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill for temporary church services

  15. License terminal eventCOMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INC: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license marked inactive

    License 454668 · Inactive

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

  16. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1036340 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF (1) COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEE A/P 1029540 FOR DUCTWORK AND FAN INSTALLATION** ***SEPARATE PERMIT SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM***

  17. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1041059 · Completed

    EZ STANDARDS KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  18. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1029540 · Expired

    FOR MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY, TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW KITCHEN MAKE UP AIR UNIT, EXHAUST FANS, FAN COIL UNIT, REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AND ASSOCIATED DUXTWORK, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  19. License issue eventPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHESTNUT HILL.: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 831715 · Active

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

  20. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 1002287 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1 WATER CLOSET,1 LAV,1 MOP SINK,5 SINKS,3 FLOOR DRAINS,1 FLOOR SINK AND 1 HUB DRAIN PER 2004 PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE(HOUSE OF WORSHIP)

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 989115 · COMPLETED

    1-REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES 2-ADD NEW CIRCUITS FOR NEW OUTLETS AND EQUIPMENT AS PER ATTACHED DRAWINGS AS PER 2017 NEC (NORHT DIST)

  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 980466 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW GLASS DOOR AT AN EXISTING SANCTUARY DOOR PER APPROVED PLANS.

  23. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 956596 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO(2) CANOPIES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN

  24. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 956590 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING CANOPY AND FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO(2) CANOPIES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN.EXISTING USE TO REMAIN(CHURCH)

  25. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 964055 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING CHURCH FOR THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS IN KITCHEN AREA AND PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE IMPROVMENTS BY INSTALLING AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM. 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.

  26. PermitElectrical

    Permit 846509 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH AND GENERATOR PLUG WITH 3/0 WIRING AS PER NEC 2008 NORTH DISTRICT

  27. PermitDemolition

    Permit 833760 · COMPLETED

    CLOSURE IN PLACE OF 1500 GALLON UNDERGROUND OIL TANK

  28. PermitElectrical

    Permit 489739 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 8 PENDANT LIGHTS FIXTURES,(2) 50 RUN OF LED LIGHTS,(5) 120V RECEPTACLES, 1 PHASE CONDENSING UNIT FOR A/C, AND AIR HANDLING UNIT FOR A/C PER 2008 NEC. 2 100A BREAKERS IN MDP ARE 4 P0LE NOT 5 POLE.

  29. PermitMechanical

    Permit 490647 · COMPLETED

    FURNISH AND INSTALL SPLIT SYSTEM AIR HANDLING UNIT AND ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR, DUCTWORK GRILLES, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS, INSTALL HW BASEBOARD, DEMO HOT WATER PIPING

  30. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 488962 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE 6 FIXTURES REINSTALL 3 TO CREATE ADA TOILET ROOM (CHURCH)

  31. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 487084 · COMPLETED

    RENOVATIONS PROJECT OF SELECT DEMO, NEW FLOORING, PAINTING, WAINSCOT, CROWN MOULDING, DOORS, HARDWARE ALONG WITH PROVIDING NEW GLAZE IN EXISTING WINDOW FRAMES. ALL WORK ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LEVELS. REPAIR TO EXISTING STAIR RISERS AND RAILING-CHURCH

  32. PermitElectrical

    Permit 433533 · COMPLETED

    UPGRADE OF WIRING TO #6, AND BREAKER FROM 50 AMP TO 60 AMP.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC

  33. PermitElectrical

    Permit 409488 · ABANDONED

    REMOVE & REPLACE 6 EXISTING ANTENNAS INSTALL 3 LINES OF OUTDOOR RATED FIBER OPTIC CABLE H&S MLE HYBRID 3-25' FROM ANTENNAS TO STEEL GRATING INSIDE STEEPLE AS PER NEC 2008 SITE 1PH2378B

  34. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 360395 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE THREE OF (9) EXISTING ANTENNAS AND REPLACE WITH (3) NEW ANTENNAS FOR APT.

  35. License terminal eventFOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTNUT HILL: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license marked inactive

    License 499868 · Inactive

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

  36. PermitElectrical

    Permit 321163 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING A 200 AMP SERVICE FROM EXISTING SERVICE TO FEED A NEW 200 AMP PANEL,FROM THE PANEL WE WILL BE WIRING FOR A NEW 100 AMP RADIO CABINET AND A 60 AMP CIRCUIT TO ANOTHER RADIO CABINET, AS PER 2008 NEC

  37. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 315194 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF THREE ANTENNAS ON EXISTING STEEPLE WITH STEALTH SCREENING AND CONVERSION OF VACANT BASEMENT AREA TO CREATE EQUIPMENT ROOM.

  38. PermitElectrical

    Permit 316861 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING A NEW 4 GANG 600AMP METER IN CHURCH BASEMENT,TAP PECOS EXISTING TAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO FEED NEW 4 GANG AS PER 2008 NEC

  39. License terminal eventCOMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INC: Special Permit L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 483501 · Inactive

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

  40. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 282979 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF ANTENNAS, EQUIPMENT CABINETS, ETC.

  41. License issue eventFOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTNUT HILL: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license initially issued

    License 499868 · Inactive

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

  42. ViolationVIOLS-NONE FOUND

    Case 227831 · Violation 1645604 · Code PM-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 227831 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  44. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 227831 · Violation 1606908 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 227831 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  46. PermitElectrical

    Permit 240705 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ACCORDING TO NFPA 72 & LOCAL CODES, (NORTH DIST)

  47. PermitElectrical

    Permit 233680 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF HVAC POWER WIRING AS PER 2005 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT) RELOCATE EXISTING PANEL, SMOKE DETECTORS, HORN/STROBES AND STROBES. ****ADDITIONAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY NEW FIRE ALARM WORK NOT COVERED BY THIS PERMIT****

  48. PermitMechanical

    Permit 230294 · COMPLETED

    HVAC AS PER PLAN

  49. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 227593 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATION AS PER PLANS

  50. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 107666 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  51. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 107666 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 107666 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  53. PermitElectrical

    Permit 195827 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE TO OPERATE PHONE EQUIPMENT, SINGLE PHASE 50AMP CIRCUIT AS PER 2005 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 107666 · FAILED

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

  55. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 178066 · COMPLETED

    ERECT 3 ANTENNAS 3 ACCESSORY. EQUIP CABINETS AND 1 GPS ANTENNAS.

  56. License issue eventCOMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INC: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license initially issued

    License 454668 · Inactive

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

  57. License issue eventCOMMONWEALTH YOUTH CHOIRS INC: Special Permit L&I license filing initially issued

    License 483501 · Inactive

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

  58. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 171935 · COMPLETED

    USE TO WIRELESS COMMNICATION FACILITY

  59. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 107666 · FAILED

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

  60. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 107666 · Violation 1319523 · Code FC-914.1/5 · COMPEXCP

  61. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 107666 · Violation 1319522 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  62. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 107666 · Violation 1319521 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  63. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 107666 · FAILED

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

  64. License issue eventPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHESTNUT HILL (PRE K SCHOOL): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 321632 · Active

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 5:36 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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