House report

4774 Vista St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,160 sqft · RSA5 · built 1953

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $164K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $182K · sold 2×. 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$2,300/year

2026 taxable assessment $164,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $181,900; 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 651035200
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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.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

What stands out

From the public record
Finding

Recorded transfers

Record summary

2 non-nominal transfers recorded: $60K in 2006 → $95K in 2018 (+58% 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
$164,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $181,900 · built 1953
Price / sq ft
$157
block $166 · below block
Assessment change
+111%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +11% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,300
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19136 median$182K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19136 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 record26 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  2. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  3. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  4. Deed / saleDeed / sale $95K
  5. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  6. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  7. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  8. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  9. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  10. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  11. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  12. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  13. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  14. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  15. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  20. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  21. LicenseRental
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. Deed / saleDeed / sale $60K
  24. InspectionL_CLIP
  25. InspectionL_CLIP
  26. InspectionL_CLIP

The paper trail

2 non-nominal transfers recorded: $60K in 2006 → $95K in 2018 (+58% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2006 $60KTransfer
  2. 2007 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  3. 2008 L&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2010 L&I violationL&I
  5. 2013 L&I violationL&IInspection passedL&I visit
  6. 2015 Inspection passedL&I visit
  7. 2017 4 L&I violationsL&I
  8. 2018 $95KTransfer
  9. 2019 3 L&I violationsL&I

Browse the source ledger

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 49 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 707179 · Violation 5184855 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  2. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 707179 · Violation 5184854 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  3. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 707179 · Violation 5184856 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  4. Recorded transfer$95K transfer

    2018

  5. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 616740 · Violation 4544386 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 616740 · Violation 4544385 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 573442 · Violation 4230938 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 573442 · Violation 4230939 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 247336 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 365056 · PASSED

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

  11. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 365056 · Violation 2698207 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 247336 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  13. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 247336 · Violation 1888115 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 192816 · Violation 1254026 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 192816 · Violation 1254027 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 164642 · Violation 981403 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 164642 · Violation 981404 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 147458 · 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.

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 147458 · 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. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 147458 · Violation 876384 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 147458 · Violation 876385 · Code CP-305 · 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 108033 · 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. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 108033 · Violation 537617 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 108033 · Violation 537616 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 108033 · 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.

  26. LicenseRental

    License 389690 · Inactive

    THERESA L SHANNON · Expires 2019-02-28 · Inactive 2019-04-29

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 75278 · 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.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 75278 · 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.

  29. Recorded transfer$60K transfer

    2006

  30. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 37431 · CLOSED

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

  31. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 44576 · CLOSED

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

  32. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 44576 · FAILED

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

  33. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 36950 · CLOSED

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

  34. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 37431 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 36950 · FAILED

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

  36. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 36060 · CLOSED

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

  37. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 36060 · FAILED

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

  38. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 33420 · CLOSED

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

  39. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 33420 · FAILED

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

  40. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 29527 · CLOSED

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

  41. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 29527 · FAILED

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

  42. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 19206 · CLOSED

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

  43. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 19206 · FAILED

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

  44. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 14410 · CLOSED

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

  45. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 14410 · FAILED

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

  46. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 9320 · CLOSED

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

  47. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 9320 · FAILED

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

  48. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 6402 · CLOSED

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

  49. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 6402 · FAILED

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

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
1,160 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,134 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Radiant
city code G
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 4774 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.

$182K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2018) a 30-year mortgage ran about 4.54% — 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

4774 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: 4772 Vista St  ·  4770 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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