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4002 Creston St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,086 sqft · RSA5 · built 1940

Absentee individual · assessed $184K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $197K · sold 2×. On the 4000 block of Creston St.

Property summary

Assessment$183,5002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $197,100 Last sale$90KRecorded 2023 Est. tax bill$2,569/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998% Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current Permits0Every fetched City permit Violations0 open29 historical across 13 cases

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BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.

Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,569/year

2026 taxable assessment $183,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $197,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”

OPA 622188800
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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

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What to do with this

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If you’re buying

Built 1940: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

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’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

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.

The investment read

How this house has moved and where it's pointed: the city's assessed value (not a listing price) over 12 years, charted against its block; appreciation is that history's pace, and the 5-year figure simply extends it. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$183,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $197,100 · built 1940
Price / sq ft
$181
block $156 · above block
Appreciation
+114%
+8%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$198K
+8%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,569
1.3% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
7.8%
≈$1K/mo rent
Times sold
2

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

$0$100K$200K2016 OPA assessment: $86K2017 OPA assessment: $86K2018 OPA assessment: $86K2019 OPA assessment: $92K2020 OPA assessment: $96K2021 OPA assessment: $96K2022 OPA assessment: $96K2023 OPA assessment: $129K2024 OPA assessment: $129K2025 OPA assessment: $184K2026 OPA assessment: $184K2005 — Deed / sale $65K2007 — 2007-04-12: PROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI · 2007-04-12: DRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR · 2007-04-12: PROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice) · 2007-12-06: CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE · 2007-06-22: HIGH WEEDS-CUT · 2007-12-06: RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER · 2007-12-06: PERSONAL PROPERTY EXT OWNER · 2007-12-21: HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)2009 — 2009-08-28: HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)2013 — 2013-08-06: HIGH WEEDS-CUT · 2013-08-06: CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE2014 — 2014-07-18: CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE · 2014-07-18: RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER2016 — 2016-07-20: CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE · 2016-07-20: HIGH WEEDS-CUT · 2016-07-20: RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER2017 — 2017-06-26: HIGH WEEDS-CUT · 2017-06-26: CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE2018 — 2018-09-17: RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER · 2018-09-17: HIGH WEEDS-CUT · 2018-09-17: CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE2019 — 2019-07-30: CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE · 2019-07-30: HIGH WEEDS-CUT2020 — 2020-07-23: EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS · 2020-12-23: RUBBISH & GARBAGE · 2020-12-23: L&I investigation2021 — 2021-09-30: RUBBISH & GARBAGE · 2021-09-30: EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS · 2021-11-30: L&I investigation2022 — 2022-08-01: RUBBISH & GARBAGE · 2022-08-01: EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS · 2022-09-21: L&I investigation2023 — Deed / sale $90K$184K2005200920132017202120252026
This propertyBlock median & rangeDeed / saleL&I violationInspection
Deed / sale $90K
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Every dated record34 events · scroll to browse
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $90K
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  8. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  11. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  12. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  13. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  14. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  15. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  16. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  17. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  18. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  19. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  20. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  21. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  22. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  23. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  24. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  28. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  29. L&I violationPERSONAL PROPERTY EXT OWNER
  30. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  31. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  32. L&I violationDRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR
  33. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  34. Deed / saleDeed / sale $65K

The paper trail

Traded

Traded 2×: $65K in 2005 → $90K in 2023 (+38%).

  1. 2005 $65KSold
  2. 2009 Inspection passedL&I visit
  3. 2019 2 L&I violationsL&I
  4. 2020 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  5. 2021 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2022 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  7. 2023 $90KSold

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Browse 43 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$90K transfer

    2023

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-076764 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  3. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-076764 · Violation VI-2022-056167 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-076764 · Violation VI-2022-056168 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-096080 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-096080 · Violation VI-2021-068986 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-096080 · Violation VI-2021-068987 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-089652 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2020-089652 · Violation VI-2020-054716 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-089652 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-041876 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-041876 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-041876 · Violation VI-2020-022132 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 698066 · Violation 5126429 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 698066 · Violation 5126430 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 655026 · Violation 4812330 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 655026 · Violation 4812331 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 655026 · Violation 4812329 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 590504 · Violation 4362464 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 590504 · Violation 4362463 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 545330 · Violation 4016053 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 545330 · Violation 4016055 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 545330 · Violation 4016054 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 443394 · Violation 3260086 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 443394 · Violation 3260087 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 395901 · Violation 2890191 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 395901 · Violation 2890190 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 108594 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137718 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 137718 · Violation 761793 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 137718 · Violation 761792 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. ViolationPERSONAL PROPERTY EXT OWNER

    Case 137718 · Violation 761794 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137718 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 118185 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  35. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 118185 · Violation 607984 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 118185 · Violation 607986 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 118185 · Violation 607985 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 118185 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  39. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 108594 · Violation 541683 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  40. ViolationDRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR

    Case 108594 · Violation 541685 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 108594 · Violation 541684 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 108594 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  43. Recorded transfer$65K transfer

    2005

What this record suggests

The dated deed and City-record sequence is assembled below. Read timing as a research lead, not proof of renovation, condition, or motive.

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
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,086 sqft
livable area
Lot
932 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 4002 Creston 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.

$90K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2023) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.81% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
—
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
—
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
—
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
—
rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
—
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
—
year-1 return on cash in

Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.

Block context

4002 Creston St sits on the 4000 block of Creston St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from
Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 8:20 AM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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