2026 taxable assessment $572,200 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $652,600; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
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2821 W Girard Ave
3,300 sqft · CMX2.5 · built 1915
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $572K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $653K · 2 licensed units · sold 3×. On the 2800 block of W Girard Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$572,2002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $652,600
Last sale$400KRecorded 2024
Est. tax bill$8,010/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits8Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open9 historical across 3 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.
BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.
A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 8711332002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $3,023.24 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2016$3,023.24 total · $2,697.97 principal · $40.46 interest · $26.98 penalty
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
What stands out
From the public recordPermit between transfers
Record summary$400K transfer in 2024; major alteration permit in 2015; $400K transfer in 2024 (+400% between recorded amounts).
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The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.
If you’re buying
Built 1915: lead rules apply
Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.
If you own it
$3,023 in the historical tax ledger through 2016
Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.
If you’re the landlord
Lead certificate is not optional
Built 1915: every rental unit needs a lead-safe or lead-free certificate on file with the City. Without one: fines up to $2,000/day per unit, tenants may withhold rent, courts can order rent refunded — and no eviction will stand.
Licensed rental — keep it that way
Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.
Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.
Assessment and tax history
Every fetched annual City assessment for this building, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.
Assessed value
$572,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $652,600 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$198
block $156 · above block
Assessment change
+289%
+13%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +14% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$8,010
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3
licensed rental
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$168K 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$168K 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$293K 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$302K 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$305K 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$305K 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$305K 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$499K 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$499K 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$572K 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$572K 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$653K 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 · 2024Deed / sale $400KA 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 · 2010-09-01UseThis 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 ↗
- License · 2010-09-01RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2010-09-01Zoning 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-10-14Major 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 · 2015-11-30Zoning/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 · 2018-07-02AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-06-30Addition 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 · 2025-05-16AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-06-23Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2014-04-16LIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RESA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-04-16EXT S-LOCK REMOVE DOUBLEKEYA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-04-16SD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancyHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-07-25LICENSE-RES SFD/2FDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-07-25EXT S-LOCK REPAIR/REPLACEA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-11-22INTERIOR DEMOLITIONA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-11-22NEW ELECTRICAL WIRINGA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-11-22ALTER EXISTING PLUMBINGA 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 · 2014-10-08HCEU 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 · 2014-12-22PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2015-03-13PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2024-11-25L&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 · 2025-09-16L&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 ↗
- License · 2004-04-08Food Preparing and ServingA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2006-04-24Food Preparing and ServingA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2015-10-19Dumpster License - Private PropertyA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2016-01-15Food Preparing and ServingA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2024-05-31Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event)A City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2026-04-29RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2022-08-11Special Hazards 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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-03-18Special Hazards 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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-12-15Fire 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 ↗
- Certification · 2026-03-09Special Hazards 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 assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19130 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRental
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
- L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
- L&I violationALTER EXISTING PLUMBING
- LicenseFood Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $400K
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- PermitAlterations
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
- PermitZoning/use
- LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
- L&I violationEXT S-LOCK REPAIR/REPLACE
- L&I violationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
- L&I violationEXT S-LOCK REMOVE DOUBLEKEY
- L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
- PermitUse
- LicenseRental
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
The paper trail
Permit between transfers$400K transfer in 2024; major alteration permit in 2015; $400K transfer in 2024 (+400% between recorded amounts).
- 2015 Inspection failedL&I visitMajor alterationPermitZoning/usePermit
- 2018 AlterationsPermit
- 2024 $400KTransfer3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
- 2025 Addition and/or AlterationPermitAlterationsPermitAddition and/or AlterationsPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 38 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseRental
License 1006102 · Active
Mayer Peters · Expires 2027-04-28
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2026-010766 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-09
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-033051 · Certified
Expires 2026-12-15
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-122387 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-122387 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-004395 · Completed
INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS AND INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP ON THE 2nd AND 3rd FLOOR. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2025-002608 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-005709 · Completed
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR APARTMENTS IN EXISTING BUILDING. WORK SPECIFIED TO SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ONLY. INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES CONNECTING TO EXISTING PIPING. VENTING SHALL BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2024-006658 · Completed
INTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-007327 · Certified
Expires 2026-03-18
- ViolationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
Case CF-2024-122387 · Violation VI-2024-094432 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
Case CF-2024-122387 · Violation VI-2024-094433 · Code A-301.1/50 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationALTER EXISTING PLUMBING
Case CF-2024-122387 · Violation VI-2024-094434 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- LicenseFood Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event)
License 0952960 · Inactive
SPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC · Expires 2024-06-02
- LicenseFood Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event)
License 951934 · Inactive
SPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC · Expires 2024-05-18
- Recorded transfer$400K transfer
2024
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2022-011586 · Certified
Expires 2023-08-11
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2022-006390 · Certified
Expires 2023-03-02
- PermitAlterations
Permit 890446 · Expired
EXCAVATE & REPAIR BROKEN SANITARY LINE & FAI -PA1# 2018-1792592 - "Self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "All excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
License 688822 · Active
SPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC · Expires 2027-04-30
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 646135 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING TAKE OUT RESTAURANT ON 1ST FLOOR AND TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.
- LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
License 680990 · Active
JOSHUA KIM (SPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 640351 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SPACE TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR, NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, NEW MILLWORK AND NEW FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 444606 · FAILED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 427018 · FAILED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 444606 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 427018 · 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.
- ViolationEXT S-LOCK REPAIR/REPLACE
Case 444606 · Violation 3493590 · Code PM-304.8/9 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
Case 444606 · Violation 3493589 · Code PM-102.3/1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
Case 427018 · Violation 3431036 · Code PM-407.2/6 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationEXT S-LOCK REMOVE DOUBLEKEY
Case 427018 · Violation 3431035 · Code PM-304.8/14 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
Case 427018 · Violation 3431033 · Code FC-907.3/20 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
Case 427018 · Violation 3431034 · Code PM-102.3/1 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitUse
Permit 293400 · COMPLETED
LEGALIZE USE OF TAKE-OUT REST ON 1ST FL & 2 PTS ON 2ND & 3RD FL
- LicenseRental
License 513464 · Inactive
JAMES E SMITH · Expires 2022-02-28 · Inactive 2022-04-29
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 12863 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 293400 · CERTIFICATE FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT (NO SEATING) ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. (FAST TRACK)
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
License 365176 · Closed
KEVIN BELL (BUTTER'S SOUL FOOD TO GO) · Expires 2019-04-30 · Inactive 2019-06-29
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
License 207952 · Inactive
SOUL FOOD TO GO · Expires 2006-04-30 · Inactive 2006-03-28
What this record suggests
The City file documents 8 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The property, on paper
The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.
Interior
3,300 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,800 sqft
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX2.5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2010
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 2821 W Girard Ave takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at 2 licensed units × ~85% of the area's median unit rent — the whole building's income, not one unit's. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.
When this house last sold (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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modeled year-1 return
Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.
Block context
2821 W Girard Ave sits on the 2800 block of W Girard Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2819 W Girard Ave · 2823 W Girard Ave
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 11, 2026, 1:00 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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