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3859-61 Lancaster Ave

4,455 sqft · CMX2 · built 1940

Entity-held · assessed $770K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $895K · 4 licensed units · sold 1×. On the 3800 block of Lancaster Ave.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,881/year

2026 taxable assessment $205,797 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $895,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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 871299680
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $205,797 of $770,200 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$10,781/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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.

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

New construction

Record summary

new construction appears in a 2019 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.

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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

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $2,881/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $10,781/yr — $7,900/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.

Built 1940: 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

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1940: 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.

Who's behind it

3859 Lancaster Ave LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 70 E 10th St 4r, New York NY, 10003 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

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
$770,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $895,400 · built 1940
Price / sq ft
$201
block $192 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+209%
+11%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +16% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,881
0.37% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
licensed rental

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

$0$1.0M$2.0MZIP 19104 median$895K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 medianAssessmentPermitLicenseCertification

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Every dated record20 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. PermitChange of Use
  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  5. PermitSign
  6. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  7. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  8. LicenseRental
  9. PermitAlterations
  10. PermitAmend for conversion
  11. PermitNew Construction
  12. PermitPlumbing
  13. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  14. PermitUse
  15. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  16. LicenseRental
  17. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
  18. PermitUse
  19. PermitAlteration
  20. LicenseRental

The paper trail

new construction appears in a 2019 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.

  1. 2019 UsePermitNew ConstructionPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitPlumbingPermitNew ConstructionPermit
  2. 2020 Amend for conversionPermitAlterationsPermit
  3. 2022 Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)PermitSignPermit
  4. 2026 Change of UsePermit

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Browse 25 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-019052 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-24

  2. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-012181 · Issued

    Public, Civic, and Institutional - Libraries and Cultural Exhibits; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026935 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-23

  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-016759 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-03

  5. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2022-003217 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  6. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2022-003545 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) NON-ILLUMINATED SINGLE-FACED FLATWALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN.

  7. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 875052 · Inactive

    Philadelphia Youth For Change Charter School (Stomping Grounds Cafe) · Expires 2024-08-09 · Inactive 2024-10-08

  8. LicenseRental

    License 858737 · Active

    3859 Lancaster Ave LLC · Expires 2027-01-05

  9. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2020-002331 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  10. PermitAmend for conversion

    Permit 1049558 · Completed

    FOR THE AMENDMENT OF AP#997233 TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK TO THE BUILDING AS PER PLANS. ORIGINAL PERMIT APPROVED FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL FOR USE AS AN EDUCATION FACILITY WITH PREPARED FOOD SHOP, WORK TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, STRUCTURAL WORK AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. WORK TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSIBLE RAMP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ***SPECIAL INSPECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY ALEX RONG***SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  11. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1013509 · Completed

    600 A SERVICE, 6 GANG METER BANK, RECESS LIGHTS, ALL DEVICES, CABLE AND PHONE WIRING, 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL ROUGH IN AND FIT OUT AS PER NEC 2014. NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT BUILDING AS PER NFPA 72 (WEST DIST) NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT BUILDING AS PER 2017 NEC 2016 NFPA 72 (WEST DIST.)

  12. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 1031024 · COMPLETED

    EZ PLUMBING PERMIT - REPLACE CURB TRAP - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPR'D SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  13. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1021265 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLS/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. ** CONDENSER ON ROOF, NO VISIBLE FROM PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PER PHC APPROVAL **

  14. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1021260 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. ** CONDENSER ON ROOF, NO VISIBLE FROM PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PER PHC APPROVAL **

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 997233 · Completed

    FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL FOR USE AS AN EDUCATION FACILITY WITH PREPARED FOOD SHOP, WORK TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, STRUCTURAL WORK AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. WORK TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSIBLE RAMP. 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.

  16. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 998236 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MIXED-USE STRUCTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 TO INCLUDE A NEW FOUR (4) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW FOUR (4) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. ALL FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  17. PermitUse

    Permit 999440 · COMPLETED

    FOR A PREPARED FOOD SHOP (DOES NOT UTILIZE COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES THAT HAVE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHAUSTING AIR CONTAMINANTS)AT SPACE# 2 IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AT SPACE# 1 ON FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING( FOUR(4) DWELLING UNITS) FROM SECOND FLOOR THROUGH THIRD(3RD ) FLOORS . NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 967186 · Completed

    FOR PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DWELLING UNITS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL, NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION OR MEANS OF EGRESS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION/REPLACMENT OF FINISHES THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AS SHOWN PER PLANS. 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.

  19. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit 993605 · Issued

    For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  20. LicenseRental

    License 803528 · Inactive

    PEOPLES EMERGENCY CENTER CDC · Expires 2020-02-24 · Inactive 2020-04-24

  21. PermitUse

    Permit 951100 · COMPLETED

    FOR AN EDUCATIONAL FACILTY AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON HTIS APPLICATION

  22. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

    License 657431 · Inactive

    MIGHTY WRITERS INC · Expires 2016-04-30 · Inactive 2016-06-29

  23. PermitUse

    Permit 474416 · COMPLETED

    CHANGE FIRST FLOOR TENANT SPACE TO AN EDUCATION FACILTY. SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS RESIDENTIAL DWELLIN UNITS.

  24. PermitAlteration

    Permit 416990 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 28 3" DIAMETER 1/2 THICK STEEL PLATES AT FRONT FACADE AS PER ATTACHED ENGINEERED DRAWING.

  25. LicenseRental

    License 215078 · Inactive

    BAPTIST CHURCH (TRU LIGHT MISSIONARY) · Expires 2005-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

What this record suggests

The City file documents 17 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 17 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · active rental license. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $2,881/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$10,781/year$7,900/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.

2016: ~$4,054/yr2017: ~$4,054/yr2018: ~$5,395/yr2019: ~$5,556/yr2020: ~$5,610/yr2021: ~$5,610/yr2022: ~$5,610/yr2023: ~$5,610/yr2024: ~$5,610/yr2025: ~$2,881/yr2026: ~$2,881/yr20162026
2026~$2,881/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($770,200 assessed − $564,385 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $2,881/yr full-assessment scenario: $770,200 × 1.3998% ≈ $10,781/yr The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.

The property, on paper

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

Interior
4,455 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,149 sqft
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 3859-61 Lancaster 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 4 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.

$895K
20%
6.875%
$6K/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, $2,800/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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

3859-61 Lancaster Ave sits on the 3800 block of Lancaster Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 3857 Lancaster Ave  ·  3855 Lancaster Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 1:10 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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