House report

4719 Vista St

2 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 940 sqft · RSA5 · built 1953

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $156K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $168K · sold 7×. On the 4700 block of Vista St.

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Property summary

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The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.

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$2,189/year

2026 taxable assessment $156,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $168,300; 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 651035600
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $0 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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 record
Finding

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$70K transfer in 2017; alterations permit in 2023; $142K transfer in 2025 (+238% between recorded amounts).

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What to do with this

The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.

If you’re buying

Built 1953: 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.

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
$156,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $168,300 · built 1953
Price / sq ft
$179
block $166 · above block
Assessment change
+119%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +8% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,189
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
7

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19136 median$168K2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19136 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record28 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $142K
  2. PermitAlterations
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  6. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. Deed / saleDeed / sale $70K
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  11. PermitZoning
  12. PermitMajor alteration
  13. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 4
  15. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  16. L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  17. LicenseRental
  18. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  19. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  22. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  25. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  26. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionL_CLIP

The paper trail

$70K transfer in 2017; alterations permit in 2023; $142K transfer in 2025 (+238% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2013 2 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2016 4 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visitZoningPermitMajor alterationPermit
  3. 2017 $70KTransferInspection passedL&I visit
  4. 2018 2 L&I violationsL&I
  5. 2020 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2023 AlterationsPermit
  7. 2025 $142KTransfer

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Browse 37 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. Recorded transfer$142K transfer

    2025

  2. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-017031 · Completed

    Replace 3/4 full water service from main to meter

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-065057 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-065057 · Violation VI-2020-036624 · 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.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-065057 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 640403 · Violation 4716641 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 640403 · Violation 4716640 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 545214 · 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.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 545214 · CLOSED

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

  10. Recorded transfer$70K transfer

    2017

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 545214 · 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.

  12. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 546299 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. PermitZoning

    Permit 716032 · COMPLETED

    7'X15'WOOD DECK IN REAR

  14. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 716033 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR REMOVAL OF UNSAFE DECK AND REBUILD TO RESOLVE CASE #546299. EZ PERMIT DECKS- FOR NEW DECKS ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. 15'X7' WOOD DECK IN REAR

  15. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 546299 · Violation 4021945 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 4

    Case 546299 · Violation 4021946 · Code PM15-304.1D · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 546299 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 545214 · Violation 4213199 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case 545214 · Violation 4213200 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. LicenseRental

    License 679896 · Inactive

    CLIFTON HAMILTON · Expires 2017-10-31 · Inactive 2017-12-30

  21. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 400118 · Violation 2918822 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 400118 · Violation 2918823 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  23. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 249989 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE WATER HEATER

  24. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 173100 · Violation 1050708 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 173100 · Violation 1050707 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 122189 · 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.

  27. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 122189 · Violation 638367 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 122189 · Violation 638366 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 122189 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 98682 · 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. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 98682 · Violation 470900 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 98682 · Violation 470899 · Code CP-01 · 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 98682 · 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 92309 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 92309 · 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.

  36. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 42982 · CLOSED

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

  37. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 42982 · FAILED

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 4 permits touching plumbing. 4 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
2
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
940 sqft
livable area
Lot
987 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
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 4719 Vista 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.

$142K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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

4719 Vista St sits on the 4700 block of Vista St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 4717 Vista St  ·  4721 Vista St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 8:56 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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