Multi-family report

3848 W Girard Ave

4 bd · 3 stories · 1,680 sqft · RM1 · built 2013

Entity-held · assessed $53K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $341K · sold 4×. On the 3800 block of W Girard Ave.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$746/year

2026 taxable assessment $53,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $341,200; 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

New construction

Record summary

$178K transfer recorded in 2019; new construction appears in a 2014 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $445K in 2024.

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What to do with this

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

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

If you own it

3 open violations: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

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

3848 W Girard Trust · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 216 Stiles St, Elizabeth NJ, 07208 — outside Philadelphia

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
$53,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $341,200 · built 2013
Price / sq ft
$203
block $94 · above block
Assessment change
+4165%
+41%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +540% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$746
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 19104 median$341K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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 record29 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  2. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  3. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. LicenseLimited Lodging Operator
  6. PermitChange of Use
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $445K
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. LicenseRental
  12. Deed / saleDeed / sale $178K
  13. InspectionBP_BLDG
  14. L&I violationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
  15. PermitPlumbing
  16. PermitRough-In
  17. PermitSuppression
  18. PermitRough-In
  19. PermitMechanical
  20. L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
  21. PermitPlumbing
  22. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  23. PermitNew construction
  24. PermitZoning admin review
  25. PermitZoning/use
  26. AppealZoning board appeal
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

$178K transfer recorded in 2019; new construction appears in a 2014 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $445K in 2024.

  1. 2014 2 L&I violationsL&ISuppressionPermit
  2. 2015 Rough-InPermitPlumbingPermitPlumbingPermit
  3. 2017 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2019 $178KTransfer
  5. 2024 $445KTransferChange of UsePermit
  6. 2026 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit

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Browse 33 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2026-061417 · Violation VI-2026-037508 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN

  2. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2026-061417 · Violation VI-2026-037507 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN

  3. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-061417 · Violation VI-2026-037512 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-061417 · FAILED

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

  5. LicenseLimited Lodging Operator

    License 0979657 · Active

    Chanel Tucker · Expires 2027-05-21

  6. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-007328 · Issued

    Limited Lodging

  7. Recorded transfer$445K transfer

    2024

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-024683 · Certified

    Expires 2024-11-14

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-016816 · Certified

    Expires 2023-11-10

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-007272 · Certified

    Expires 2022-11-12

  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-008402 · Certified

    Expires 2022-11-12

  12. LicenseRental

    License 825974 · Inactive

    3848 W Girard, LLC · Expires 2025-10-07 · Inactive 2025-12-06

  13. Recorded transfer$178K transfer

    2019

  14. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 571951 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 571951 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN

    Case 571951 · Violation 4247411 · Code PM-302.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 637326 · COMPLETED

    CURB TRAP AND LATERAL TO EXISTING SEWER OUTSIDE OF PROPERTY-PA1#20152511290?-"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"

  18. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 624406 · COMPLETED

    3/4 WATER DISTRIBUTION PA20151893308 (SFD)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  19. PermitRough-In

    Permit 580264-RI · Expired

    INSTALL TEMPORARY SERVICE 60AMP,COMPLETE ELECTRICAL WIRING SWITCHES,RECEPTS,LIGHTS FOR A NEW THREE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE 200AMP SERVICE 3-100AMP SUB PANELS & 1-60AMP SUB PANEL AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT) INSTALL FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA 72

  20. PermitSuppression

    Permit 552304 · CLOSED

    INSTALLATION OF NFPA 13-R FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, 2" SERVICE

  21. PermitRough-In

    Permit 541771-RI · Expired

    COMPLETE ELECTRICAL WIRING THROUGHOUT FOR A NEW THREE-FAMILY DWELLING INCLUDING FIRE ALARM - SEE BUILDING PERMIT #420521 - ALL WORK WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2008 NEC AND NFPA 72 COMPLETE ELECTRICAL WIRING THROUGHOUT FOR A NEW THREE-FAMILY DWELLING INCLUDING FIRE ALARM - SEE BUILDING PERMIT #420521 - ALL WORK WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2008 NEC AND NFPA 72

  22. PermitMechanical

    Permit 537830 · EXPIRED

    INSTALL 3 HEATPUMPS 24,000BTU WITH DUCTWORK(3 FAMILY DWELLING)

  23. ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP

    Case 520717 · Violation 3127735 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSED

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

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 520717 · EXPIRED

    INSTALL NEW PVC DRAINS & PEX WATER TO 4 BATH SINKS,3 KITCHEN SINKS,4 WASHER MACHINES,4 TOILETS,1 SHOWER STALL,4 BATH TUBS AND 2 FLOOR DRAINS (MULTI FAMILY)

  25. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 420521 · Violation 3091328 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED

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

  26. PermitNew construction

    Permit 420521 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE FAMILY DWELLING. ENGINEER TO MONITOR EXCAVATION AND INSPECT ADJACENT FOUNDATION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  27. PermitZoning admin review

    Permit 428928 · COMPLETED

    ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TO CHANGE THE BUILDING HEIGHT FROM 35 FEET TO 38 FEET MAX. ( FRONT, SIDE AND REAR ). THE BUILFING HEIGHT CHANGE IS IN LINE WITH THE CURRENT FACADE OF EXISTING BUILDING.

  28. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 383241 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI UNIT RESIDENITAL PROPERTY.

  29. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 17171 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 383241 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 35' HIGH) WITH A CELLAR, A COVERED PORCH, A ROOF DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL AND REAR DECKS.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 94493 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 94493 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 83897 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 83897 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 11 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 6 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 3 open L&I violations · 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.

Bedrooms
4
Stories
3
Interior
1,680 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,680 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2012

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

Run the numbers

What owning 3848 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.

$445K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — 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

3848 W Girard Ave sits on the 3800 block of W Girard Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 3846 W Girard Ave  ·  3850 W Girard Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 5:03 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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