Mixed-use report

2948 W Girard Ave

2,440 sqft · CMX2.5 · built 1915

Entity-held · assessed $482K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $476K · sold 4×. On the 2900 block of W Girard Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$6,744/year

2026 taxable assessment $481,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $475,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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.

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$350K transfer in 2020; change of use permit in 2022; $485K transfer in 2020 (+2325% between recorded amounts).

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What to do with this

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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’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

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.

Who's behind it

Philadelphia Real Estate INC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $699K combined
• Tax bills mail to 2948 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19130

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
$481,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $475,800 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$195
block $202 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+107%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -1% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$6,744
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$250K$500KZIP 19130 median$476K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19130 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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 record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS
  4. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  5. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  6. L&I violationPROHIBITED OCCUPANCY
  7. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. PermitChange of Use
  10. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED
  11. L&I violationNEW USE
  12. L&I violationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE
  13. L&I violationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS
  14. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  15. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  16. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  18. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. LicenseRental
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  25. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  26. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  27. PermitChange of Use
  28. Deed / saleDeed / sale $350K
  29. Deed / saleDeed / sale $485K
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. PermitUse
  34. LicenseRental

The paper trail

$350K transfer in 2020; change of use permit in 2022; $485K transfer in 2020 (+2325% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2016 L&I violationL&I
  2. 2020 $350KTransfer$485KTransfer
  3. 2022 Change of UsePermit3 L&I violationsL&I
  4. 2023 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  5. 2024 Inspection passedL&I visit
  6. 2025 7 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×4L&I visitChange of UsePermit
  7. 2026 4 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 2 passedL&I visit

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Browse 37 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-014285 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-29

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-006643 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-095262 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-006643 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS

    Case CF-2026-006643 · Violation VI-2026-004193 · Code F-604.4 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2026-006643 · Violation VI-2026-004192 · Code F-604.5 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2026-006643 · Violation VI-2026-004194 · Code F-906.7 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationPROHIBITED OCCUPANCY

    Case CF-2026-006643 · Violation VI-2026-004200 · Code PM15-404.4.4 · COMPLIED

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

  9. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location

    License 0992266 · Active

    SPUNKY CONVENIENCE STORE INC · Expires 2026-10-27

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-095262 · FAILED

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

  11. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-010102 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries

  12. ViolationEXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-095262 · Violation VI-2025-068329 · Code F-1013.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  13. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-095262 · Violation VI-2025-068324 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-095262 · Violation VI-2025-068326 · Code 6-301(4)(B) · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS

    Case CF-2025-095262 · Violation VI-2025-068327 · Code F-604.4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2025-095262 · Violation VI-2025-068328 · Code F-1013.6.2 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-095262 · Violation VI-2025-068332 · 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.

  18. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2025-095262 · Violation VI-2025-068333 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015091 · Certified

    Expires 2026-04-28

  20. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-018657 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-17

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-090084 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. LicenseRental

    License 927990 · Expired

    Philadelphia Real Estate Inc · Expires 2026-07-06

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-048804 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-009382 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-30

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-048804 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-090084 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2022-090084 · Violation VI-2022-066125 · Code 9-3902 (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.

  28. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2022-048804 · Violation VI-2022-036457 · Code 9-3902 (1) · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  29. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2022-048804 · Violation VI-2022-036456 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-000441 · Issued

    Office - Business and Professional

  31. Recorded transfer$350K transfer

    2020

  32. Recorded transfer$485K transfer

    2020

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 563354 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 563354 · 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.

  35. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 563354 · Violation 4199885 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  36. PermitUse

    Permit 336552 · COMPLETED

    USE TO HAIR SALON

  37. LicenseRental

    License 413438 · Inactive

    RESNICK MONTE DEICH LEONID · Expires 2021-02-28 · Inactive 2021-04-29

What this record suggests

The City file documents 3 permits. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Interior
2,440 sqft
livable area
Lot
960 sqft
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2.5
city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 2948 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 the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$476K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2020) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.1% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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

2948 W Girard Ave sits on the 2900 block of W Girard Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 1:33 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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