2026 taxable assessment $368,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $428,600; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Commercial property report
5239-49 Baltimore Ave
1 story · 1,905 sqft · CMX2 · built 1925
Store · Individual owner on record · assessed $369K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $429K. On the 5200 block of Baltimore Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$368,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $428,600
Last sale$170KRecorded 2006
Est. tax bill$5,161/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits10Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open4 historical across 3 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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OPA 8829241662026 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 recordPermit on record
Record summaryChange of Use permit recorded in 2025.
View supporting records →The property record, over time
Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history—not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $428,600; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$334K 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$334K 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$363K 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$334K 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$336K 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$336K 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$336K 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$383K 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$383K 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$369K 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$369K 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$429K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2008-01-31UseThis 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 · 2008-03-10AdministrativeThis 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 · 2008-12-12DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2012-09-04Zoning/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 · 2012-09-18ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-03-05Major 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 · 2014-03-21ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-11-20PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2019-12-04Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…This 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 · 2025-08-05Change of 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-10-30CAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-10-30OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2009-10-30BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-02-04OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-04-15OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2006-12-14CI TANKA 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 · 2006-09-26HCEU 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 · 2010-04-29BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-09-24HCEU 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 · 2014-06-04HCEU 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2008-01-15Zoning 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record21 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitElectrical
- PermitZoning/use
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitDemolition
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionCI TANK
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Commercial propertyProperty report
This is a store, recorded under the city's commercial category. The homeowner tools (rent estimate, homestead playbook) don't apply, so they're hidden. The full record and owner trail are below.
What it is
Store
Auto Retail Car Lot Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $369K
Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$225
above the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
50th and Baltimore
city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$368,700
2026 OPA · 2027: $428,600
Interior area
1,905 sqft
Lot size
12,136 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2
Records behind the chart
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Browse 25 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2025-007675 · Issued
Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
Permit 1032470 · Issued
CHANGE OF NAME ON A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AUTOMOBILE SALES & TAG SERVICE CENTER.NO WORK PROPOSED.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 575584 · COMPLETED
INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTOR WATTS LF009 3/4" - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 426825 · 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 426825 · 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.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 426825 · Violation 3186559 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 525705 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING 10 OUTLETS, 10 T-8 3 LIGHT LAMP LAY IN, 2 SWITCHES AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 517942 · COMPLETED
AS BUILTS, INSTALLED TYPE B VENT GAS PIPE WITH SUPPORTS TO EXITING RELOCATED AIR SPARGE/SOIL VAPOR EXTRACTION GROUNDWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM ELECTRIC CATALYTIC OXIDIZER(AS PER AIR MGMT SERVICES PERMIT#12162 & AIR POLLUTION LICENSE#312162), PRE FABRICATED SHED AND PERIMETER FECNING(NO BARBED WIRE).
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 81337 · 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.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 428027 · COMPLETED
200 AMP 30 SERV PRE FAB 8'X10' BLDG W/(2) 15 HP MOTORS (1) 1/3 HP VENT FAN (1) 100 WATT LGTS (1) GFI RECEPT 500 WATTS HEAT TRACE (1) 20.3 KW ELEMENT ***ONLY*** AS PER NEC 2008
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 419901 · COMPLETED
AN 8'X10'X8.5' PRE-FABRICATED SHED IS BEING PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TO THE EAST OF THE EXISTING BLDG IN ORDER TO STORE & OPERATE AN AS/SVE GROUNDWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM. AN 8' TALL CHAIN LINK FENCE W/1' BARBED WIRE EXTENTION WILL BE INSTALLED AROUND THE 58' PERIMETER OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM COMPOUND AREA (SEE FIGURE 2). THE FENCING WILL ALSO HAVE 5' SWING ACCESS GATES ON THE SOUTHERN PERIMETER. THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF FENCING WILL BE EQUIPPED W/PRIVACY SLATES, RESULTING IN A FENCE THAT IS APPROXIMATELY 90% OPAQUE. FENCE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS ARE INCLUDED ON FIGURE 3.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 219451 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 226559 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 226559 · Violation 1589566 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 226559 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
Case 219451 · Violation 1512230 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE
Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 219451 · Violation 1512233 · Code LO-1 · CLOSEDCASE
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 219451 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 173114 · COMPLETED
REMOVE 5 1,000 GAL UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL TANK CLEAN BACKFILL AND CONCRETE OR BLACKTOP
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 133237 · COMPLETED
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AUTOMOBILE SALES & TAG SERVICE CENTER.
- PermitUse
Permit 72346 · COMPLETED
USED CAR LOT & AUTO TAG SERVICE
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 2047 · OPEN · Granted with conditions
PERMIT IS FOR AN AUTO SALES LOT WITH SIX (6) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES (INCLUDING 2 HANDICAP SPACES.)
- InvestigationCI TANK
Case 53153 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI TANK
Case 53153 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 81337 · 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.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 10 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 10 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Block context
5239-49 Baltimore Ave sits on the 5200 block of Baltimore Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5237 Baltimore Ave · 5235 Baltimore 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, 4:05 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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