House report

4048 Creston St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,074 sqft · RSA5 · built 1940

Owner-occupied · assessed $160K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $167K · sold 2×. On the 4000 block of Creston St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,235/year

2026 taxable assessment $159,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $167,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 622191100
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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 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.

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: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$159,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $167,100 · built 1940
Price / sq ft
$156
block $156 · in line w/ block
Appreciation
+96%
+6%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +5% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$227K
+6%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,235
1.34% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
9.2%
≈$1K/mo rent
Times sold
2

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19135 median$167K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19135 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $170K
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  8. L&I violationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  11. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  12. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. L&I violationELEC-RECEPTABLE DEFECTIVE-RES
  17. L&I violationINT REMOVE FROM HEATER
  18. L&I violationEXT S-INSTALL COLLARS
  19. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  20. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  21. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationDRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR
  24. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  25. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionL_CLIP
  28. LicenseRental
  29. Deed / saleDeed / sale $70K

The paper trail

Traded 2×: $70K in 2004 → $170K in 2026 (+142%).

  1. 2004 $70KSold
  2. 2019 3 L&I violationsL&I
  3. 2021 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2022 3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  5. 2025 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×4L&I visit
  6. 2026 $170KSoldInspection passedL&I visit

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Browse 38 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-113922 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. Recorded transfer$170K transfer

    2026

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-113922 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-113922 · Violation VI-2025-081954 · COMPLIED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-047843 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-047843 · Violation VI-2025-035817 · COMPLIED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-002096 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-015629 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-015629 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2022-015629 · Violation VI-2022-013028 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-002096 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case CF-2022-002096 · Violation VI-2022-001396 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D

    Case CF-2022-002096 · Violation VI-2022-001397 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-072754 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-072754 · Violation VI-2021-052693 · COMPLIED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-072754 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 698078 · Violation 5126489 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 698078 · Violation 5126490 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 684709 · 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.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 684709 · 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.

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case 684709 · Violation 5076093 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 280742 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 280742 · 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.

  24. ViolationELEC-RECEPTABLE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 280742 · Violation 2243534 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationINT REMOVE FROM HEATER

    Case 280742 · Violation 2243532 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationEXT S-INSTALL COLLARS

    Case 280742 · Violation 2243533 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 214981 · Violation 1467782 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 214981 · Violation 1467781 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 214981 · Violation 1467783 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 108597 · 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.

  31. ViolationDRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR

    Case 108597 · Violation 541707 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 108597 · Violation 541706 · 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.

  33. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 108597 · Violation 541705 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 108597 · 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.

  35. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 48445 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  36. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 48445 · FAILED

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

  37. LicenseRental

    License 269125 · Inactive

    RUSLAN YAKOVLEV · Expires 2026-02-28 · Inactive 2026-04-29

  38. Recorded transfer$70K transfer

    2004

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
1,074 sqft
livable area
Lot
921 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
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 4048 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.

$167K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2004) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.84% — 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

4048 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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Next door: 4046 Creston St  ·  4050 Creston St

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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