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1928 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: JOSHUA FIELDS JR
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,362 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,800 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $1
Date the deed was transferred: 03/29/1976
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 12/19/2000
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: JOSHUA FIELDS JR
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,362 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,800 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $1
Date the deed was transferred: 03/29/1976
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 12/19/2000
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1929 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: SONYA D HEAD
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,362 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,800 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $49,900
Date the deed was transferred: 04/02/2002
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: SONYA D HEAD
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,362 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,800 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $49,900
Date the deed was transferred: 04/02/2002
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1930 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: LIONEL JOHN
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,362 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,800 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $80,000
Date the deed was transferred: 10/23/2006
Sale type: Sale deferred for closer review by Evaluation staff
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: LIONEL JOHN
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,362 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,800 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $80,000
Date the deed was transferred: 10/23/2006
Sale type: Sale deferred for closer review by Evaluation staff
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1931 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: JUNE A DUNKLEY
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,308 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,700 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,700
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $38,000
Date the deed was transferred: 10/28/1993
Sale type: No Commonwealth of PA/City of Philadelphia Transfer Tax Indication
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: JUNE A DUNKLEY
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,308 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,700 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,700
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $38,000
Date the deed was transferred: 10/28/1993
Sale type: No Commonwealth of PA/City of Philadelphia Transfer Tax Indication
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1932 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: ANTHONY BEASLEY
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,859 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $50,508 (it was $10,013 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $57,900 (it was $11,872 in 2009)
Market value: $57,900
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $83,000
Date the deed was transferred: 06/16/2006
Sale type: Sale deferred for closer review by Evaluation staff
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Converted
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Below average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Finished
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: ANTHONY BEASLEY
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,859 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $50,508 (it was $10,013 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $57,900 (it was $11,872 in 2009)
Market value: $57,900
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $83,000
Date the deed was transferred: 06/16/2006
Sale type: Sale deferred for closer review by Evaluation staff
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Converted
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Below average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Finished
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1933 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: WALNUT ST PARTNERS LLC
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,859 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $83,862 (it was $10,013 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,300 (it was $11,872 in 2009)
Market value: $91,300
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $1,050,000
Date the deed was transferred: 06/05/2012
Sale type: Deed of subdivision or consolidation or containing multiple properties or assemblage
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Converted
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Finished
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: WALNUT ST PARTNERS LLC
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,859 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $83,862 (it was $10,013 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,300 (it was $11,872 in 2009)
Market value: $91,300
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $1,050,000
Date the deed was transferred: 06/05/2012
Sale type: Deed of subdivision or consolidation or containing multiple properties or assemblage
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Converted
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Finished
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1934 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: GENEVA RANSOM
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,308 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,700 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,700
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $27,000
Date the deed was transferred: 04/21/1987
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: GENEVA RANSOM
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,308 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,700 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,700
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $27,000
Date the deed was transferred: 04/21/1987
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1935 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: ERICA MOUZON
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,362 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,800 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $79,000
Date the deed was transferred: 06/07/2013
Sale type: Others, for some reason does not meet the criteria in the definition of market value
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: ERICA MOUZON
Assessed land value: $7,438 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,362 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,800 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $79,000
Date the deed was transferred: 06/07/2013
Sale type: Others, for some reason does not meet the criteria in the definition of market value
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16.10 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,127 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1936 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: VIRGINIA RODGERS
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,308 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,700 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,700
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $44,500
Date the deed was transferred: 03/01/2000
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 4
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: VIRGINIA RODGERS
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,308 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,700 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,700
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $44,500
Date the deed was transferred: 03/01/2000
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 4
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
1937 Elston Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: CAROLE B WILLIAMS
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,308 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,700 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,700
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $4,000
Date the deed was transferred: 09/01/1994
Sale type: Others, for some reason does not meet the criteria in the definition of market value
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Owner: CAROLE B WILLIAMS
Assessed land value: $7,392 (it was $1,964 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $84,308 (it was $10,580 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $91,700 (it was $12,544 in 2009)
Market value: $91,700
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $4,000
Date the deed was transferred: 09/01/1994
Sale type: Others, for some reason does not meet the criteria in the definition of market value
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 16 feet
Depth: 70 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
Number of off street open parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 02/27/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1925 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,120 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 892 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
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