House report

4751 Vista St

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

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $156K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $168K · sold 4×. On the 4700 block of Vista St.

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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.

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OPA 651037200
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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

From the public record
Finding

Multiple recorded transfers

Record summary

4 non-nominal transfers recorded: $26K in 2002 → $132K in 2023 (+409% 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.

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.

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
4

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19136 median$168K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19136 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. 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 record40 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $132K
  7. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  8. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  9. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  10. LicenseRental
  11. Deed / saleDeed / sale $73K
  12. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  13. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  16. LicenseRental
  17. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  18. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  21. Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.1M
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  24. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  27. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  28. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  29. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  30. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  31. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  32. L&I violationDRAINS - YARD
  33. L&I violationANIMAL DROPPINGS
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. LicenseRental
  36. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionL_CLIP
  39. InspectionL_CLIP
  40. Deed / saleDeed / sale $26K

The paper trail

4 non-nominal transfers recorded: $26K in 2002 → $132K in 2023 (+409% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2002 $26KTransfer
  2. 2012 $1.1MTransferInspection failedL&I visit
  3. 2013 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2014 $73KTransfer
  5. 2017 3 L&I violationsL&I
  6. 2023 $132KTransfer2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  7. 2024 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.

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Browse 55 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-078390 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-078390 · Violation VI-2024-061331 · 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.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-078390 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-002562 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-002562 · Violation VI-2023-001990 · 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.

  6. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2023-002562 · Violation VI-2023-001989 · 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.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-002562 · FAILED

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

  8. Recorded transfer$132K transfer

    2023

  9. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 596597 · Violation 4402167 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 596597 · Violation 4402165 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 596597 · Violation 4402166 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  12. LicenseRental

    License 633949 · Closed

    RHADA THOMAS (R&G LLC) · Expires 2024-02-29

  13. Recorded transfer$73K transfer

    2014

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 400129 · Violation 2918880 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 400129 · Violation 2918881 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364379 · 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.

  17. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 363198 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. LicenseRental

    License 586145 · Inactive

    WALNUT ST PARTNERS LLC · Expires 2014-02-28

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364379 · 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.

  20. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 364379 · Violation 2706961 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 364379 · Violation 2706960 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 363198 · Violation 2687889 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  23. Recorded transfer$1.1M transfer

    2012

  24. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 247324 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  25. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 247324 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 247324 · Violation 2188875 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137155 · 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.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 174186 · 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 174186 · 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. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 174186 · Violation 1068223 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPEXCP

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 165523 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 165523 · 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.

  33. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 165523 · Violation 999635 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPEXCP

  34. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 164620 · Violation 981298 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 164620 · Violation 981299 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 164620 · Violation 981300 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 137155 · Violation 757237 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationDRAINS - YARD

    Case 137155 · Violation 757236 · Code CP-304 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationANIMAL DROPPINGS

    Case 137155 · Violation 757238 · Code CP-311 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 137155 · Violation 757235 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137155 · 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.

  42. LicenseRental

    License 425674 · Inactive

    DAVID SLAFMAN · Expires 2010-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 122171 · 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.

  44. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 122171 · Violation 638249 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 122171 · Violation 638250 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 122171 · 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.

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 57276 · 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.

  48. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 57276 · 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.

  49. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 42972 · CLOSED

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

  50. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 42972 · FAILED

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

  51. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 37293 · CLOSED

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

  52. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 37293 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 5812 · CLOSED

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

  54. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 5812 · FAILED

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

  55. Recorded transfer$26K transfer

    2002

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
2
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
940 sqft
livable area
Lot
987 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
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 4751 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.

$132K
20%
6.875%
$2K/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
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

4751 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: 4749 Vista St  ·  4753 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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