2026 taxable assessment $166,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $123,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
1515 S 5th St
4 bd · 3 stories · 2,343 sqft · RSA5 · built 2026
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $166K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $123K · sold 5×. On the 1500 block of S 5th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$166,4002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $123,100
Last sale$760KRecorded 2026
Est. tax bill$2,329/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits7Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open22 historical across 14 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 0113283002026 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 recordNew construction
Record summary$175K transfer recorded in 2025; new construction appears in a 2025 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $760K in 2026.
View supporting records →Assessment and sale price disagree hard
Record summaryAssessed at $123K, but it traded for $759,900 in 2026 — a 6.2× gap. Could be a non-market deed the record doesn't label, or an assessment that hasn't caught up.
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If you’re buying
Zoned RSA5: one household by right
Single-family rowhouse (the classic Philly row). Converting to a duplex or apartments needs a use variance the zoning board rarely grants — Pennsylvania courts require a physical hardship of the lot itself, and economics alone do not qualify.
If you own it
$1,399/yr may be unclaimed
This home reads owner-occupied but shows no Homestead Exemption, which removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment (worth up to $1,399/yr). Applying through the City is free and takes minutes.
Construction next door (1514 S 5th St, 2026)
Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.
Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.
Assessment and tax history
Every fetched annual City assessment for this house, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.
Assessed value
$166,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $123,100 · built 2026
Price / sq ft
$53
block $230 · below block
Assessment change
+674%
+20%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -26% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,329
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
5
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$16K 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$16K 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$16K 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$16K 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$16K 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$16K 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$16K 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$119K 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$119K 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$166K 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$166K 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$123K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2025Land record $175KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2026Deed / sale $760KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2025-03-26New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2025-11-24New ConstructionThis 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 · 2025-11-17New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2025-12-01Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-08-15VACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LICA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-08-15CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-08-15HCEU 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 · 2008-08-15L_CLIPA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-10-02VACANT LOT STANDARDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-10-02LICENSE - VACANT LOTA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-10-26VACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LICA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-10-26CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-10-16CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-10-16EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAIA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-07-10EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAIA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-07-10CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-06-01EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAIA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-06-01CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-09-08LITTER ON VACANT LOTSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-08-28LITTER ON VACANT LOTSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-07-20VACANT STRUCTURE & LANDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-02-28RUBBISH & GARBAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-08-20RUBBISH & GARBAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-08-20EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2006-01-06HCEU 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 · 2006-01-06L_CLIPA 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 · 2020-09-24L&I investigationA 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 · 2021-11-05L&I investigationA 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 · 2022-08-09L&I investigationA 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 · 2024-03-13L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-09-18L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2009-11-24Vacant Residential Property / LotA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $760K
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- Land buyLand record $175K
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
- L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
- L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
- L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionL_CLIP
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionL_CLIP
The paper trail
New construction$175K transfer recorded in 2025; new construction appears in a 2025 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $760K in 2026.
- 2024 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2025 $175KLand transferNew construction, addition, GFA changePermit5 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 3 passedL&I visitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew ConstructionPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2026 $760KTransfer
Records behind the chart
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Browse 49 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$760K transfer
2026
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-011268 · Completed
INSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, METER SOCKET AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT AND INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2025-004563 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 100K BTU gas furnace, 4 Ton AC, ductwork, and 21 diffusers
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2025-014884 · Completed
REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 1" WDP. 1" Domestic Water Line and a 6" Combined San/Storm Line which gets separated with a 5" Sanitary and a 6" Stormwater after the Curb trap, FAI.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2025-012156 · Completed
INSTALL 13 FIXTURES 3 Toilets, 3 Bathroom Sinks, 2 Showers, 1 Tub, 1kitchen sink, 1 hot water Heater, 1 ejector pump, and 1 Laundry.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2025-001995 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1" COMBINED WATER LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.**
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-089274 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit RP-2025-006427 · Completed
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ***************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. ****************************************
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-064134 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2025-089274 · Violation VI-2025-063680 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
Case CF-2025-089274 · Violation VI-2025-063681 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-089274 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
Case CF-2025-064134 · Violation VI-2025-047589 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2025-064134 · Violation VI-2025-047588 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-064134 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-017269 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-017269 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2025-001620 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.
- ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
Case CF-2025-017269 · Violation VI-2025-013129 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- Land recordLand record
2025
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-015594 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
Case CF-2024-015594 · Violation VI-2024-012835 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-015594 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-071796 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
Case CF-2022-071796 · Violation VI-2022-052140 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-071796 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-083435 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-083435 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
Case CF-2021-083435 · Violation VI-2021-060128 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-016477 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
Case CF-2021-016477 · Violation VI-2021-012851 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-060081 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
Case CF-2020-060081 · Violation VI-2020-033522 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-060081 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
Case 483142 · Violation 3578483 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 483142 · Violation 3578482 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
Case 441798 · Violation 3248616 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 441798 · Violation 3248615 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 407318 · Violation 2971845 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
Case 407318 · Violation 2971846 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
Case 256935 · Violation 1870800 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 256935 · Violation 1870799 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
License 488571 · Inactive
LIM KELLY & SHOU LUCK (LI ZHAO AGENT) · Expires 2010-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22
- ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD
Case 216259 · Violation 1481843 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
Case 216259 · Violation 1481842 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
Case 174532 · Violation 1063762 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 174532 · Violation 1063761 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL_CLIP
Case 47833 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL_CLIP
Case 47833 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 7 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The property, on paper
The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.
Bedrooms
4
Stories
3
Interior
2,343 sqft
livable area
Lot
960 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Where the record looks off
Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.
Assessment and sale price disagree hard
Assessed at $123K, but it traded for $759,900 in 2026 — a 6.2× gap. Could be a non-market deed the record doesn't label, or an assessment that hasn't caught up.
Run the numbers
What owning 1515 S 5th St takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.
When this house last sold (2026) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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modeled year-1 return
Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.
Block context
1515 S 5th St sits on the 1500 block of S 5th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
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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
- Neighborhood income & rents — US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 8:41 PM 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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