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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED]

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
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[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]

For the transition period from to

Commission file 33-11907
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DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania 23-2440837
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incorporation or organization (I.R.S. Employer
(State or other jurisdiction of Identification No.)

SUITE 500, 1521 LOCUST STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (215) 735-5001

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: 8,285.7 Units

UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
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(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days. Yes X No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be
contained to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy
or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of
this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]

Aggregate market value of Units held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant: Not Applicable*

* Securities not quoted in any trading market to Registrant's
knowledge.

PART I

Item 1. Business

a. General Development of Business

Diversified Historic Investors IV ("Registrant")
is a limited partnership formed in 1987 under the Pennsylvania Uniform
Limited Partnership Act. As of December 31, 1996, Registrant had
outstanding 8,285.7 units of limited partnership interest (the
"Units").

Registrant is presently in its operating stage.
It originally owned three properties or interests therein. One
property has been sold. See Item 2. Properties, for a description
thereof. It currently owns two properties. For a discussion of the
operations of the Registrant, See Part II, Item 7. Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of
Operations.

The following is a summary of significant
transactions involving the Registrant's interests:

During 1994, the Registrant converted the property
(Henderson Riverfront Apartments) owned by 700 Commerce Mall General
Partnership ("CMGP"), a Louisiana general partnership in which the
Registrant owns a 95% interest, into condominiums ("the Units") and
began offering the Units for sale. The Units were marketed and sold
by an affiliate of the Registrant's co-general partner ("HRI"). The
asking prices of the units ranged from $72,000 to $135,000, depending
on size, configuration and location within the building. Funds were
necessary during the selling period for improvements and repairs to
common areas, individual unit upgrades, marketing, selling costs, and
fees. During 1996 and 1995, these expenses were approximately
$146,000 and $416,000, respectively and were funded from the sales
proceeds. One of the difficulties in selling condominium units in
today's market is the buyers' frequent inability to obtain financing.
Most banks offering residential financing require that their loans
meet Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") requirements. One
such requirement is that the unit being financed cannot be a part of a
project in which 30% or more of the units are owned by investors. At
conversion, the Henderson Apartments were owned 100% by CMGP, and,
therefore, did not meet FNMA requirements. Because of this and
similar market conditions, the seller, CMGP provided financing for a
large percentage of the units sold. All loans required a minimum 10%
down payment, and all purchasers were qualified by an independent
mortgage brokerage company, using FNMA guidelines. The loans are
collateralized by the condominium units and bear interest at rates
ranging from 6 1/2% to 8 1/4%. The loans consist of two types, a 30-
year fixed rate mortgage and a 7/23 loan. The interest rate on the
7/23 loan during the initial 7-year term is fixed. Interest after the
7th anniversary of the loan will be reset at 250 basis points in
excess of the 10-year Treasury Note as reported in the Wall Street
Journal for the next business day immediately preceding such 7th
anniversary, rounded upward to the next highest 1/8% of 1%, with a cap
of 13.5%. Interest and principal are due monthly and all principal
payments are based on a 30-year amortization schedule. As of December
31, 1996, all 61 Units have been sold for an aggregate amount of
$6,009,745 ($4,055,459 net of selling expenses and capital
expenditures, including those described above). The Units sold ranged
in price from $71,250 to $148,200. Of the Units sold, 46 of the
buyers opted for the seller provided financing with loans ranging from
$62,700 to $181,900.

b. Financial Information about Industry Segments

The Registrant operates in one industry segment.

c. Narrative Description of Business

Registrant is in the business of operating,
holding, selling, exchanging and otherwise dealing in and with real
properties containing improvements which are "Certified Historic
Structures," as such term is defined in the Internal Revenue Code (the
"Code") for use as apartments, offices, hotels and commercial spaces,
or any combination thereof, or low income housing eligible for the tax
credit provided by Section 42 of the Code, and such other uses as the
Registrant's general partner may deem appropriate.

Since the Registrant's inception, all the
properties acquired either by the Registrant, or the subsidiary
partnerships in which it has an interest, have been rehabilitated and
certified as Historic Structures and have received the related
Investment Tax Credit. All the properties are held for rental
operations. At this time it is anticipated that the two remaining
properties will continue to be held for this purpose until such time
as real property values begin to increase. At that time, the
Registrant will re-evaluate its investment strategy regarding the
properties.

As of December 31, 1996, Registrant owned
interests in two properties, located in North Carolina (one) and
Pennsylvania (one). In total, the properties contain 22 apartment
units. As of December 31, 1996, 19 of the apartment units were under
lease at monthly rental rates ranging from $475 to $765. Rental of
the apartments is not expected to be seasonal. For a further
discussion of the properties, see Item 2. Properties.

The Registrant is affected by and subject to the
general competitive conditions of the residential real estate
industry. As a result of the overbuilding that occurred in the
1980's, the competition for residential tenants in the local markets
where the Registrant's properties are located is generally strong. As
a result, the Registrant is forced to keep its rent levels
competitively low in order to maintain moderate to high occupancy
levels. The properties held for rental by the Registrant are located
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Concord, North Carolina. In both
areas there are several similar historically certified rehabilitated
buildings. However, there is no organization which holds a dominant
position in the residential housing market in either of the geographic
areas in which the Registrant's properties are located. The apartment
market remains stable and new construction remains virtually
nonexistent although the availability of favorable home financing has
placed pressure on the rental tenant base.

Registrant has no employees. Registrant's
activities are overseen by Brandywine Construction & Management, Inc.,
("BCMI"), a real estate management firm.

d. Financial Information About Foreign and Domestic
Operations and Export Sales.

See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data.

Item 2. Properties

As of the date hereof, Registrant owned two properties,
or interests therein. A summary description of each property held at
December 31, 1996 is given below.

a. The Brass Works - consists of 12 apartments
located at 231-237 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In May
1987, Registrant acquired and rehabilitated the Property for
$1,200,000 ($111 per sf) funded by its equity contribution. The
property is managed by BCMI. At December 31, 1996, 10 of the
apartment units were under lease (83%) with monthly rents ranging from
$595 to $765.

All leases are renewable, one-year leases. The
occupancy for the previous four years was 92% for 1995, 88% for 1994,
78% for 1993 and 73% for 1992. The monthly rental range has been
approximately the same since 1992. For tax purposes, this property
has a federal tax basis of $1,198,623 and is depreciated using the
straight-line method with a useful life of 27.5 years. The annual
real estate taxes are $9,256 which is based on an assessed value of
$112,000 taxed at a rate of $8.264 per $100. No one tenant occupies
ten percent or more of the building. It is the opinion of the
management of the Registrant that the property is adequately covered
by insurance.

b. Locke Mill Plaza -consists of 10 residential
apartment condominium units in a 169 condominium unit project located
on Buffalo Avenue at Union Street in Concord, North Carolina. In
November 1988, Registrant acquired the units for $665,0000 funded by
its equity contribution. The Property is managed by BCMI. As of
December 31, 1995, 9 of the units were under lease (90%) with monthly
rates ranging from $475 to $540.

All leases are renewable, one-year leases. The
occupancy for the previous four years was 90% for 1995, 98% for 1994,
100% for 1993 and 100% for 1992. The monthly rental range has been
approximately the same since 1992. For tax purposes, this property
has a federal tax basis of $691,884 and is depreciated using the
straight-line method with a useful life of 27.5 years. The annual
real estate taxes are $4,459 which is based on an assessed value of
$424,670 taxed at a rate of $1.08 per $100. No one tenant occupies
ten percent or more of the building. It is the opinion of the
management of the Registrant that the property is adequately covered
by insurance.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

a. To the best of its knowledge, Registrant is not a
party to, nor is any of its property the subject of, any pending
material legal proceeding.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matter was submitted during the fiscal years covered
by this report to a vote of security holders.

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters

a. There is no established public trading market for
the Units. Registrant does not anticipate any such market will
develop. Trading in the Units occurs solely through private
transactions. The Registrant is not aware of the prices at which
trades occur. Registrant's records indicate that 73 units were sold
or exchanged in 1996.

b. As of December 31, 1996, there were 989 record
holders of Units.

c. In 1996 and 1995 Registrant made distributions in
the amounts of $276,190 and $291,206, respectively, out of available
cash flow.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following selected financial data are for the five
years ended December 31, 1996. The data should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein.
This data is not covered by the independent auditors' report.

1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

Rental income $ 267,148 $ 393,751 $ 607,399 $ 692,195 686,601
Interest income 196,100 125,505 11,907 6,474 3,787
Net (loss) earnings (119,070) 528,832 (85,946) (25,170) (71,064)
Net (loss) earnings
per Unit (3.01) (13.03) 63.18 (7.72) (10.27)
Total assets (net of 5,574,564 6,095,438 6,479,965 5,637,971 5,763,685
depreciation and
amortization)
Dividends (distribu- 276,190 291,206 345,236 0 0
tions)

Note: See Part II, Item 7.2 Results of Operations for a discussion of
factors which materially affect the comparability of the information
reflected in the above table.

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Conditions and Results of Operations

(1) Liquidity

At December 31, 1996, Registrant had total
unrestricted cash of $445,412. This balance is comprised of $5,213
held by the Registrant and $440,199 which is held by the properties in
which the Registrant holds a majority interest. The Registrant
expects that the $445,412 plus the cash generated from operations at
each property and note receivable payments will be sufficient to fund
the operating expenses of the properties. In addition to the
operating expenses of the properties, the Registrant distributed
$248,571 and $269,285 to the limited partners in August 1996 and March
1995, respectively. The Registrant is not aware of any additional
sources of liquidity.

As of December 31, 1996, Registrant had restricted
cash of $107,436 consisting primarily of funds held as security
deposits, replacement reserves, escrows for taxes and insurance and
unpaid conversion fees. As a consequence of these restrictions as to
use, Registrant does not deem these funds to be a source of liquidity.

HRI, the Partnership's co-general partner in CMGP,
was paid a 10% conversion fee (the "Conversion Fee") on the sale of
any Unit at or above the agreed-upon sales price. Such fee was
payable upon the closing of the sale of each Unit, provided that the
Conversion Fee from the sale of the first 30 Units was deferred and
paid as follows:

(i) $125,000 at the closing of the 31st unit

(ii) the remaining portion ("the
Remainder") at the rate of 5% of the
Remainder at the closing of the sale of each
of the 42nd through 61st Units

As of December 31, 1996, all Conversion fees (including deferred fees)
had been paid to HRI. In addition, HRI was paid a selling commission
equal to 3.5% of the selling price of each Unit. Commissions paid to
HRI during 1995 and 1996 were $49,499 and $88,452, respectively.

(2) Capital Resources

Due to the recent rehabilitations of the
properties, any capital expenditures needed are generally replacement
items and are funded out of cash from operation or replacement
reserves, if any. At the Henderson Apartments, funds were necessary
during the selling period for improvements and repairs to common
areas, individual unit upgrades, marketing, selling costs, and fees.
During 1996 and 1995, these expenses were approximately $146,000 and
$416,000, respectively, and were funded by sales proceeds. Other than
the above, the Registrant is not aware of any factors which would
cause historical capital expenditures levels not to be indicative of
capital requirements in the future and accordingly, does not believe
that it will have to commit material resources to capital investments
for the foreseeable future

Results of Operations

During 1996, Registrant incurred a net loss of
$25,170 ($3.01 per limited partnership unit) compared to a loss of
$119,070 ($13.03 per limited partnership unit) in 1995 and income of
$528,832 ($63.18 per limited partnership unit) in 1994. Included in
the loss for 1996 and 1995 are gains of $74,551 and $33,305,
respectively, due to the sale of Units at the Henderson Apartments.
Included in income in 1994 is a gain of $652,000 due to the sale of
Units. In August 1996 and March 1995, the Registrant distributed
approximately $291,000 and $276,000, respectively, to the limited
partners and General Partner.

Rental income decreased from $607,399 in 1994 to
$393,751 in 1995 to $267,148 in 1996. The decrease from 1995 to 1996
is due to a decrease in rental income at Henderson due to the sale of
Units partially offset by an increase in the average occupancy at both
Locke Mill and Brass Works. The decrease from 1994 to 1995 is the
result of a decrease in rental income at Henderson due to the sale of
Units partially offset by an increase in rental income at one of the
other properties due to an increase in average occupancy. There was
also a decrease in average occupancy at the Henderson in the units not
sold, as they were being prepared for sale.

Interest income increased from $11,907 in 1994 to
$125,505 in 1995 to $196,100 in 1996. The increase from 1994 to 1995
and 1995 to 1996, is the result of a combination of an increase in
interest earned on deposits due to a higher average cash balance and
an increase in interest earned on purchase money financing extended by
CMGP in connection with the sales of Units at the Henderson
Apartments.

Rental operations expense decreased from $403,438
in 1994 to $385,284 in 1995 to $306,632 in 1996. The decrease from
1995 to 1996 is the result of an overall decrease at Henderson due to
the sale of units partially offset by an increase in commissions,
condominium fees and wages and salaries at Locke Mill and an increase
in legal fees at Henderson. The decrease from 1994 to 1995 is the
result of an overall decrease in operating expenses partially offset
by an increase in marketing expenses due to the sale of units and an
increase in condominium fees at Henderson. In addition, there was an
increase in leasing commissions expense and wages and salaries at
Locke Mill.

General and administrative expense increased from
$108,000 in 1994 and 1995 to $128,000 in 1996. The increase from 1995
to 1996 is due to fees paid in 1996 to reimburse the General Partner
for certain services rendered. None were paid in 1995 or 1994.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased
from $231,677 in 1994 to $178,347 in 1995 to $128,337 in 1996. The
decrease from 1994 to 1995 and 1995 to 1996 is due to the sale of
Units at Henderson resulting in a lower balance on which depreciation
is calculated.

In 1996, income of $111,000 was recognized at the
Registrant's three properties compared to income of $3,000 in 1995 and
income of $666,000 in 1994. Included in income in 1996, 1995 and 1994
is a gain of $74,000, $33,000 and $652,000, respectively, due to the
sale of Units at the Henderson. A discussion of property
operations/activities follows:

In 1996, Registrant recognized income of $138,000
at The Henderson Riverfront Apartments including depreciation expense
of $39,000 compared to income of $24,000, including depreciation
expense of $89,000 in 1995 and income of $689,000 including
depreciation expense of $142,000 in 1994. Included in income in 1996,
1995 and 1994, is a gain of $74,000, $33,000 and $652,000,
respectively, related to the sale of Units. Overall, exclusive of the
gain resulting from the sale of Units, the Henderson Apartments
recognized income of $64,000 in 1996 compared to a loss of $9,000 in
1995 and income of $37,000 in 1994. The increased income from 1995 to
1996 is due to an increase in interest income and an overall decrease
in operating expenses partially offset by a decrease in rental income
and an increase in legal fees. The increase in interest income is the
result of an increase in interest earned on the purchase money
financing extended by CMGP in connection with the sales of Units. The
decrease in rental income and operating expenses and the increase in
legal fees is due to the sale of Units. The decrease in income from
1994 to 1995 resulted from a decrease in rental income and an increase
in marketing expenses related to the sale of Units and an increase in
condominium fees partially offset by a decrease in the related
operating expenses due to the sale of Units.

In 1996, Registrant incurred a loss of $19,000
including $48,000 in depreciation expense at the Brass Works, compared
to a loss of $22,000 including $48,000 depreciation expense in 1995
and a loss of $30,000, including $48,000 of depreciation expense in
1994. The decrease in the loss from 1995 to 1996 is the result of an
increase in the average occupancy (72% to 95%). The decreased loss
from 1994 to 1995 relates to an increase in rental income due to an
average higher occupancy at the property.

In 1996, Registrant incurred a loss of $8,000 at
Locke Mill Plaza including $26,000 of depreciation expense, compared
to income of $1,000 including $26,000 of depreciation expense in 1995
and income of $7,000, including $26,000 of depreciation expense in
1994. The increase in the loss from 1995 to 1996 is due to an
increase in leasing commissions, condominium fees and wages and
salaries partially offset by an increase in rental income.
Commissions and wages and salaries increased due to additional
staffing needed to maintain the property and the occupancy levels
while condominium fees increased due to a special assessment charged
by the condominium association for capital improvements to be
performed in the common areas of the complex. Rental income increased
due to an increase in the average monthly rental rates. The decrease
in income from 1994 to 1995 is the result of an increase in leasing
commission expense and wages and salaries. The increases are due to
additional staffing needed to maintain the property and the occupancy
levels.

Effective January 1, 1995, the Partnership adopted
the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long - Lived Assets and for
Long - Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." There was no cumulative
effect of the adoption of SFAS No. 121.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Registrant is not required to furnish the supplementary
financial information referred to in Item 302 of Regulation S-K.


Independent Auditor's Report


To the Partners of
Diversified Historic Investors IV

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
Diversified Historic Investors IV (a Pennsylvania Limited Partnership)
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in partners' equity and
cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to in
the first paragraph present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Diversified Historic Investors IV as of December
31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the
basic financial statements taken as a whole. The Schedule of Real
Estate and Accumulated Depreciation on page 22 is presented for the
purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the
basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to
the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial
statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material
respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a
whole.

Gross, Kreger & Passio, L.L.C.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 25, 1997

DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV
(a limited partnership)

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES


Consolidated financial statements: Page

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1995 11

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 12

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity
for the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 13

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 14

Notes to consolidated financial statements 15-20

Financial statement schedules:

Schedule XI - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation 22

Notes to Schedule XI 23



All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the
required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements
or notes thereto.

DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV INCOME FUND
(a limited partnership)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 1996 and 1995

Assets

1996 1995
Rental properties at cost:
Land $ 74,324 $ 297,724
Buildings and improvements 2,245,405 4,246,803
Furniture and fixtures 21,000 21,000
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2,340,729 4,565,527
Less - accumulated depreciation ( 770,607) (1,285,912)
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1,570,122 3,279,615

Cash and cash equivalents 445,412 346,511
Restricted cash 107,436 366,524
Notes receivable 3,449,018 2,099,457
Other assets 2,576 3,331
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Total $ 5,574,564 $ 6,095,438
========= =========
Liabilities and Partners' Equity

Liabilities:
Accounts payable:
Trade $ 155,463 $ 244,984
Related parties 39 59,725
Deferred income 13,282 81,777
Other liabilities 1,396 0
Tenant security deposits 9,885 13,093
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Total liabilities 180,065 399,579
--------- ---------
Partners' equity 5,394,499 5,695,859
--------- ---------
Total $ 5,574,564 $ 6,095,438
========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV INCOME FUND
(a limited partnership)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994



1996 1995 1994

Revenues:
Rental income $ 267,148 $ 393,751 $ 607,399
Gain on sale of units 74,551 33,305 652,641
Interest income 196,100 125,505 11,907
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Total revenues 537,799 552,561 1,271,947
------- ------- ---------
Costs and expenses:
Rental operations 306,632 385,284 403,438
General and administrative 128,000 108,000 108,000
Depreciation and amortization 128,337 178,347 231,677
------- ------- ---------
Total costs and expenses 562,969 671,631 743,115
------- ------- ---------
Net (loss) income ($ 25,170) ($ 119,070) $ 528,832
======= ======= =========
Net (loss) income per limited partnership unit:
($ 3.01) ($ 13.03) $ 63.18
======= ======= =========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV INCOME FUND
(a limited partnership)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY

For the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

Dover
Historic Limited
Advisors III Partners (2) Total
(1)
Percentage participation in profit or loss 1% 99% 100%

Balance at December 31, 1993 (95,060) 5,672,363 5,577,303

Net income 5,288 523,544 528,832
-------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1994 (89,772) 6,195,907 6,106,135

Net loss (1,191) (117,879) (119,070)

Distribution to partners (21,921) (269,285) (291,206)
-------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1995 (112,884) 5,808,743 5,695,859

Net loss (252) (24,918) (25,170)

Distribution to partners (27,619) (248,571) (276,190)
------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1996 ($ 140,755) $5,535,254 $5,394,499
======= ========= =========


(1) General Partner.

(2) 8,285.7 limited partnership units outstanding at December 31,
1996, 1995, and 1994.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV INCOME FUND
(a limited partnership)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

1996 1995 1994

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income ($ 25,170)($119,070) $528,832
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
income to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Gain on sale of units (74,551) (33,305) (652,641)
Depreciation and amortization 128,337 178,347 231,677
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash 259,088 (106,771) (192,992)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 755 45,911 (49,042)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable
trade (89,521) (87,565) 316,174
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable
related parties (59,686) 40,486 17,336
(Decrease) increase in deferred income (68,495) 81,777 0
Increase in other liabilities 1,396 0 0
Decrease in tenant security deposits (3,208) (8,949) (20,348)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating --------- --------- --------
activities: 68,945 (9,139) 178,996
--------- --------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (148,921) (415,718) (751,820)
Decrease in notes receivable 580,939 20,546 0
Proceeds from sale of units (125,872) 390,749 1,058,620
Net cash provided by (used in) investing --------- --------- ---------
activities 306,146 (4,423) 306,800
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distribution to partners (276,190) (291,206) 0
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities (276,190) (291,206) 0
--------- --------- ---------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 98,901 (304,768) 485,796
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 346,511 651,279 165,483
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 445,412 $ 346,511 $ 651,279
========= ========= =========
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing
Activities:
Net assets transferred $2,227,249 $1,626,713 $1,471,723
Notes receivable received from the sale
of Units 1,930,501 977,525 1,142,478

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV INCOME FUND
(a limited partnership)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE A - ORGANIZATION

Diversified Historic Investors IV (the "Partnership") was formed in
January 1987, with Dover Historic Advisors III (a general partnership
whose partners are Mr. Gerald Katzoff and DHP, Inc.,) as the General
Partner and DHP, Inc., (formerly Dover Historic Properties, Inc.,) as
the limited partner. Upon the admittance of additional limited
partners, the initial limited partner withdrew.

The Partnership was formed to acquire, rehabilitate, and manage real
properties which are certified historic structures as defined in the
Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), or which were eligible for
designation as such, utilizing the net proceeds from the sale of
limited partnership units. Any rehabilitations undertaken by the
Partnership were done with a view to obtaining certification of
expenditures therefor as "qualified rehabilitation expenditures" as
defined in the Code.

NOTE B - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied
in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial
statements follows:

1. Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Partnership
include the accounts of one subsidiary partnership (the "Venture"), in
which the Partnership has a controlling interest, with appropriate
elimination of inter-partnership transactions and balances. These
financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of the
Partnership's General Partner, are necessary for a fair statement of
the results for the year.

2. Costs of Issuance

Costs incurred in connection with the offering and sale of limited
partnership units were charged against partners' equity as incurred.

3. Depreciation

Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings and improvements are
depreciated over 25 years and furniture and fixtures over five years.

4. Net Loss Per Limited Partnership Unit

The net income (loss) per limited partnership unit is based on the
weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding
during the period (8,285.7 in 1996, 1995, and 1994).

5. Income Taxes

Federal and state income taxes are payable by the individual partners;
therefore, no provision or liability for income taxes is reflected in
the financial statements.

6. Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Partnership considers all highly liquid investments purchased with
a maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents.

7. Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Partnership to
concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash
equivalents. The Partnership maintains its cash and cash equivalents
in financial institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation up to $100,000 per company. At December 31, 1996,
uninsured funds held at one institution approximate $438,000.

8. Restricted Cash

Restricted cash includes amounts held for tenant security deposits,
real estate tax reserves and other cash restricted as to use.

9. Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when rental payments are due on a straight-
line basis. Rental payments received in advance are deferred until
earned.

10. Rental Properties

Rental properties are stated at cost. A provision for impairment of
value is recorded when a decline in value of property is determined to
be other than temporary as a result of one or more of the following:
(1) a property is offered for sale at a price below its current
carrying value, (2) a property has significant balloon payments due
within the foreseeable future for which the Partnership does not have
the resources to meet, and anticipates it will be unable to obtain
replacement financing or debt modification sufficient to allow a
continued hold of the property over a reasonable period of time, (3) a
property has been, and is expected to continue, generating significant
operating deficits and the Partnership is unable or unwilling to
sustain such deficit results of operations, and has been unable to, or
anticipates it will be unable to, obtain debt modification, financing
or refinancing sufficient to allow a continued hold of the property
for a reasonable period of time or, (4) a property's value has
declined based on management's expectations with respect to projected
future operational cash flows and prevailing economic conditions. An
impairment loss is indicated when the undiscounted sum of estimated
future cash flows from an asset, including estimated sales proceeds,
and assuming a reasonable period of ownership up to 5 years, is less
than the carrying amount of the asset. The impairment loss is
measured as the difference between the estimated fair value and the
carrying amount of the asset. In the absence of the above
circumstances, properties and improvements are stated at cost. An
analysis is done on an annual basis at December 31, 1995.

11. New Accounting Pronouncement

Effective January 1, 1995, the Partnership adopted the provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long - Lived Assets and for Long -
Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." There was no cumulative effect of
the adoption of SFAS No. 121.

12. Notes Receivable

The notes receivable are mortgage notes arising from seller - provided
financing on the Units sold at one of the Partnership's properties.
The notes are collateralized by the condominium units and bear
interest at rates ranging from 6 1/2% to 8 1/4%. The notes consist of
two types, a 30-year fixed rate mortgage and a 7/23 loan. The
interest rate on the 7/23 loan during the initial 7-year term is
fixed. Interest after the 7th anniversary of the loan will be reset
at 250 basis points in excess of the 10-year Treasury Note as reported
in the Wall Street Journal for the next business day immediately
preceding such 7th anniversary, rounded upward to the next highest
1/8% of 1%, with a cap of 13.5%. Interest and principal are due
monthly and all principal payments are based on a 30-year amortization
schedule. Interest income is recognized as interest becomes due.

NOTE C - PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

The significant terms of the amended and restated Agreement of Limited
Partnership (the "Agreement"), as they relate to the financial
statements, follow:

The Agreement provides that beginning with the date of the admission
of subscribers as limited partners, all distributable cash from
operations (as defined) will be distributed 90% to the limited
partners and 10% to the General Partner. In 1993, in anticipation of
a distribution to both the limited and General Partner, the General
Partner received $8,000. The distribution was delayed until 1995. At
that time the limited partners received a distribution in the amount
of $269,286 while the General Partner received its portion less the
$8,000 previously received.

All distributable cash from sales or dispositions (as defined) will be
distributed to the limited partners up to their original capital
contributions plus an amount equal to six percent of their original
capital contributions per annum on a cumulative basis, less the sum of
all prior distributions to them; thereafter, after receipt by the
General Partner or its affiliates of any accrued but unpaid real
estate brokerage commissions, the distributable cash will be
distributed 15% to the General Partner and 85% to the limited
partners.

Net income or loss from operations of the Partnership is allocated one
percent to the General Partner and 99% to the limited partners.

Pursuant to certain agreements, the developer of one property, and the
partner in the Venture, are entitled to share in the following:

a. 46% of net cash flow from operations after the
Partnership receives its priority distribution (as
defined).

b. 25% of the net proceeds (as defined) from the sale
or refinancing of the property. The Partnership is
entitled to a priority distribution of such proceeds
prior to any payment to the developer.

NOTE D - ACQUISITIONS

The Partnership acquired two properties and one general partnership
interest in the Venture during the period from May 1987 to November
1988, as discussed below.

In May 1987, the Partnership purchased a three story building located
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania consisting of 12 apartment units. The
cost to acquire and rehabilitate this property was approximately
$1,200,000.

In July 1987, the Partnership was admitted, with a 95% general
partnership interest, to a Pennsylvania general partnership which owns
a building located in New Orleans, Louisiana consisting of 61
apartment units, for cash contributions of $4,620,000. As of December
31, 1996, all the units were sold.

In November 1988, the Partnership purchased a building located in
Concord, North Carolina, consisting of 10 condominium units, for
$665,000.

NOTE E - TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

The following is a summary of transactions with related parties of the
Partnership and the General Partner:

Historic Restoration, Inc. ("HRI"), the Partnership's co-
general partner in Commerce Mall General Partnership ("CMGP"),
was paid a 10% conversion fee (the "Conversion Fee") on the
sale of any Unit at or above the agreed-upon sales price. Such
fee was payable upon the closing of the sale of each Unit,
provided that the Conversion Fee from the sale of the first 30
Units was deferred and paid as follows:

(i) $125,000 at the closing of the 31st unit

(ii) the remaining portion ("the Remainder") at
the rate of 5% of the Remainder at the closing of the
sale of each of the 42nd through 61st Units

As of December 31, 1996, all Conversion fees (including
deferred fees) had been paid to HRI. In addition, HRI was paid
a selling commission equal to 3.5% of the selling price of each
Unit. Commissions paid to HRI during 1995 and 1996 were
$49,499 and $88,452, respectively.

NOTE F - SALE OF UNITS AT HENDERSON

During 1994, CMGP entered into agreements converting the Henderson
apartments into condominiums and began offering the Units for sale.
The Units were marketed and sold by HRI. The asking prices of the
Units ranged from $72,000 to $135,000, depending on size,
configuration and location within the building. Funds were necessary
during the selling period for improvements and repairs to common
areas, individual unit upgrades, marketing, selling costs, and fees.
During 1996 and 1995, these expenses were approximately $146,000 and
$416,000, respectively and were funded by sales proceeds.

CMGP has provided financing for a large percentage of the units sold.
All loans required a minimum 10% down payment, and all purchasers were
qualified by an independent mortgage brokerage company, using FNMA
guidelines (see Note B, paragraph 12, Notes Receivable). As of
December 31, 1996, all of the 61 Units had been sold. The Units sold
ranged in price from $71,250 to $127,065. Of the Units sold, 46 of
the 61 sellers opted for the seller provided financing. The
Partnership recognized a gain of $74,551 and $33,305 in 1996 and 1995,
respectively, based on the selling price less the original cost of the
unit plus any improvements, selling costs and fees.

NOTE G - INCOME TAX BASIS RECONCILIATION

Certain items enter into the determination of the results of
operations in different time periods for financial reporting ("book")
purposes and for income tax ("tax") purposes. A reconciliation of net
loss and partners' equity follows:

For the Years Ended December 31,
1996 1995 1994
Net (loss) income - book ($ 25,170) ($ 119,070) $ 528,832
Excess of book over tax
depreciation 9,209 36,354 54,195
Gain on sale of units (8,648) (2,817) (324,105)
Timing differences 31,086 (8,570) (1,933)
Minority interest (tax only) 9,349 (1,327) (19,802)
--------- --------- ---------
Net (loss) income - tax $ 15,826 ($ 95,430) $ 237,187
========= ========= =========
For the Years Ended December 31,
1996 1995 1994

Partners' equity - book $5,394,499 $5,695,859 $6,106,135
Costs of issuance 1,077,141 1,077,141 1,077,141
Cumulative tax over book loss (232,683) (273,679) (297,318)
--------- --------- ---------
Partners' equity - tax $6,238,957 $6,499,321 $6,885,958
========= ========= =========

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV
(a limited partnership)

SCHEDULE XI - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 1996

Initial Cost Gross Amount
to Partnership which carried at
(b) December 31, 1996

Buildings Buildings
and and Accum Date Date
Description Land Improvements Land Improvements Total Depr. Constr.Acq
(a) (c)(d) (d)(e) (a)
12 apartment
units in
Phila, PA $54,000 $1,209,858 $54,000 $1,392,933 $1,446,933 $484,019 1988 5/87

10 apartment
units in
Concord, NC 20,324 692,522 20,324 873,472 893,793 286,588 1988 11/88
------ --------- ------ --------- --------- ------
$74,324 $1,902,380 $74,324 $2,266,405 $2,340,729 $770,607
====== ========= ====== ========= ========= =======

DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV INCOME FUND
(a limited partnership)

NOTES TO SCHEDULE XI

December 31, 1996

(A) All three properties are certified historic structures as
defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The "date of
construction" refers to the period in which such properties
were rehabilitated.

(B) Includes development/rehabilitation costs incurred pursuant to
development agreements entered into when the properties were
acquired.

(C) The aggregate cost of real estate owned at December 31, 1996,
for Federal income tax purposes is approximately $1,890,507.
The depreciable basis of buildings and improvements is further
reduced for Federal income tax purposes by the historic
rehabilitation credit obtained.

(D) Reconciliation of real estate:

1996 1995 1994
Balance at beginning of year $4,565,527 $5,776,522 $6,496,425
Additions during the year:
Improvements 148,921 415,718 751,820
Deductions during the year:
Sale of units (2,373,719) (1,626,713) (1,471,723)
--------- --------- ---------
Balance at end of year $2,340,729 $4,565,527 $5,776,522
========= ========= =========
Reconciliation of accumulated depreciation:

1996 1995 1994
Balance at beginning of year $1,285,912 $1,399,309 $1,540,898
Depreciation expense for the year 128,337 178,347 231,677
Sale of units (643,642) (291,744) (373,266)
--------- --------- ---------
Balance at end of year $ 770,607 $1,285,912 $1,399,309
========= ========= =========

(E) See Note B to the consolidated financial statements for
depreciation methods and lives.



Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and
Financial Disclosure

None.

PART III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant

a. Identification of Directors - Registrant has no
directors.

b. Identification of Executive Officers

The General Partner of the Registrant is Dover
Historic Advisors III (DoHA-III), a Pennsylvania general
partnership. The partners of DoHA-III are as follows:

Name Age Position Term of Office Period Served

Gerald Katzoff 49 Partner in No fixed term Since January
DoHA-III 1987

DHP, Inc. -- Partner in No fixed term Since January
(Formerly Dover Historic DoHA-III 1987
Properties, Inc.)

For further description of DHP, Inc., see paragraph e.
of this Item. There is no arrangement or understanding between either
person named above and any other person pursuant to which any person
was or is to be selected as an officer.

c. Identification of Certain Significant Employees.
Registrant has no employees. Its administrative and operational
functions are carried out by a property management and partnership
administration firm.

d. Family Relationships. There is no family
relationship between or among the executive officers and/or any person
nominated or chosen by Registrant to become an executive officer.

e. Business Experience. DoHA-III is a general
partnership formed in 1987. The partners of DoHA-III are DHP, Inc.
and Gerald Katzoff. DHP, Inc., is managing partner of DoHA III and is
thus responsible for management and control of DoHA III, which in turn
is responsible for the management and control of the Registrant and
has general responsibility and authority for conducting its
operations. The individual partner of DoHA-III does not have any day
to day responsibilities to the general partnership.

Gerald Katzoff (age 49) has been involved in
various aspects of the real estate industry since 1974. Mr. Katzoff,
who is not involved in the day to day affairs of the Registrant or
DoHA VI, is the owner of entities which control various hotel and spa
resorts in the United States. Mr. Katzoff is a former President and
director of D,Ltd., (formerly The Dover Group, the corporate parent of
DHP, Inc.).

Dover Historic Properties, Inc. was incorporated in
Pennsylvania in December 1984 for the purpose of sponsoring
investments in, rehabilitating, developing and managing historic (and
other) properties. In February 1992, Dover Historic Properties,
Inc.'s name was changed to DHP, Inc. DHP, Inc. is a subsidiary of The
Dover Group, Ltd., an entity formed in 1985 to act as the holding
company for DHP, Inc. and certain other companies involved in the
development and operation of both historic properties and conventional
real estate as well as in financial (non-banking) services. In
February 1992, Dover Group's name was changed.

The executive officers, directors, and key employees of
DHP, Inc. are described below.

Michael J. Tuszka (age 49) was appointed Chairman of
DHP, Inc. and D, LTD. on January 27, 1993. Mr. Tuszka resigned as
Chairman of both DHP, Inc. and D, LTD effective June 30, 1996.

Donna M. Zanghi (age 40) was appointed
Secretary/Treasurer of DHP, Inc. She is also a Director and
Secretary/Treasurer of D, LTD. She has been associated with DHP, Inc.
and its affiliates since 1984, except for the period from December
1986 to June 1989 and the period from November 1, 1992 to June 14,
1993.

Michele F. Rudoi (age 32) was appointed on January 27,
1993 as Assistant Secretary of both D, LTD and DHP, Inc.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

a. Cash Compensation - During 1996, Registrant paid
no cash compensation to DoHA-III, any partner therein or any person
named in paragraph c. of Item 10.

b. Compensation Pursuant to Plans - Registrant has no
plan pursuant to which compensation was paid or distributed during
1996, or is proposed to be paid or distributed in the future, to DoHA-
III, any partner therein, or any person named in paragraph c. of Item
10 of this report.

c. Other Compensation - No compensation not referred
to in paragraph a. or paragraph b. of this Item was paid or
distributed during 1996 to DoHA-III, any partner therein, or any
person named in paragraph c. of Item 10.

d. Compensation of Directors - Registrant has no
directors.

e. Termination of Employment and Change of Control
Arrangement - Registrant has no compensatory plan or arrangement, with
respect to any individual, which results or will result from the
resignation or retirement of any individual, or any termination of
such individual's employment with Registrant or from a change in
control of Registrant or a change in such individual's
responsibilities following such a change in control.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management

a. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners -
No person is known to Registrant to be the beneficial owner of more
than five percent of the issued and outstanding Units.

b. Security Ownership of Management - No equity
security of Registrant are beneficially owned by any person named in
paragraph c. of Item 10.

c. Changes in Control - Registrant does not know of
any arrangement, the operation of which may at a subsequent date
result in a change in control of Registrant.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Pursuant to Registrant's Amended and Restated Agreement
of Limited Partnership, DoHA-III is entitled to 10% of Registrant's
distributable cash from operations in each year. The amount allocable
to DoHA-III for 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $27,619, $21,921 and $0,
respectively.

a. Certain Business Relationships - Registrant has no
directors.

b. Indebtedness of Management - No employee of
Registrant, Registrant's general partner (or any employee thereof), or
any affiliate of any such person, is or has at any time been indebted
to Registrant.


PART IV


Item 14. (A) Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K.

1. Financial Statements:

a. Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1995.

b. Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.

c. Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity
for the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.

d. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.

e. Notes to consolidated financial statements.

2. Financial statement schedules:

a. Schedule XI - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation.

b. Notes to Schedule XI.

3. Exhibits:

(a) Exhibit Document
Number
3 Registrant's Amended and Restated
Certificate of Limited Partnership and
Agreement of Limited Partnership,
previously filed as part of Amendment
No. 1 of Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-11, are
incorporated herein by reference.

21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant are
listed in Item 2. Properties of this
Form 10-K.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K:

No reports were filed on Form 8-K during the
quarter ended December 31, 1996.

(c) Exhibits:

See Item 14(A)(3) above.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.

DIVERSIFIED HISTORIC INVESTORS IV -
INCOME FUND

Date: April 29, 1997 By: Dover Historic Advisors III, General Partner

By: /s/ Gerald Katzoff
GERALD KATZOFF, Partner

By: /s/ Michele F. Rudoi
MICHELE F. RUDOI,
Assistant Secretary

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on
behalf of Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature Capacity Date

DOVER HISTORIC ADVISORS III General Partner


By: /s/ Gerald Katzoff April 29, 1997
GERALD KATZOFF,
Partner


By: /s/ Michele F. Rudoi April 29, 1997
MICHELE F. RUDOI,
Assistant Secretary