2026 taxable assessment $157,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $255,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
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5003 Wayne Ave
3,317 sqft · CMX2.5 · built 1900
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $158K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $255K · sold 2×. On the 5000 block of Wayne Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$157,5002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $255,400
Last sale$83KRecorded 2017
Est. tax bill$2,205/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits13Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open4 historical across 1 case
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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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 8715181202026 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 recordNew construction
Record summarynew construction appears in a 2017 permit.
View supporting records →"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Record summaryPhiladelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
View supporting records →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 1900: 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.
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.
Assessment and tax history
Every fetched annual City assessment for this building, 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
$157,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $255,400 · built 1900
Price / sq ft
$77
block $124 · below block
Assessment change
+30%
+2%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +62% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,205
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
- OPA assessment · 2016$197K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$197K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$194K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$200K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$201K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$201K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$201K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$150K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$150K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$158K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$158K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$255K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2014-07-18UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-03-20Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2015-04-06ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-04-30MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-04-30SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2017-11-10UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2018-01-04Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2018-05-14MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2018-05-29Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2018-07-17SignThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-05-01AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-09-27New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-06-20PERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-06-20PERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMBA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-06-20PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-06-20PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2017-09-14BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2025-01-11L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2017-10-18Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record19 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAlterations
- PermitSign
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
- L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
- L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
The paper trail
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2017 permit.
- 2017 4 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visitAppeal grantedZoningUsePermit
- 2018 Major alterationPermitMechanicalPermitZoning/usePermitSignPermit
- 2019 AlterationsPermitAlterationsPermitNew ConstructionPermit
- 2025 Inspection passedL&I visit
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Browse 21 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 589607 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 993342 · Expired
AS PLAN ATTACHED. INSTALL 200A SERVICE 3 METER SOCKET, 3 PANELS, LIGHT SWITCHES, GFCI'S LIGHT FIXTURES, LINE FOR HVAC, HOT WATER AND DRYERS, FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTOR, HORN/STROBE, PULL STATION FACP AS PER NFPA 72, 2008 NEC. (NORTH DIST) AS PLAN ATTACHED. INSTALL 200A SERVICE 3 METER SOCKET, 3 PANELS, LIGHT SWITCHES, GFCI'S LIGHT FIXTURES, LINE FOR HVAC, HOT WATER AND DRYERS, FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTOR, HORN/STROBE, PULL STATION FACP AS PER NFPA 72, 2008 NEC. (NORTH DIST)
- PermitAlterations
Permit 946296 · Expired
ALTERATIONS ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND INTERIOR FINISHES FOR A NEW NAIL SALON; 1 WC,1 LAV AND 4 PEDICURE CHAIRS & HOT WATER HEATER (NAIL SALON)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitAlterations
Permit 943844 · Expired
1 H/S, 1WC 3 DED 1 C/O PER NFPA 72
- PermitSign
Permit 887979 · EXPIRED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE FLAT WALL SIGN (12' 10" X2') ACCESSORY TO EXISTING PERSONAL SERVICE AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 880118 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE FLATWALL SIGN (12' 10" X2') ACCESSORY TO EXISTING PERSONAL SERVICE AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION
- PermitMechanical
Permit 865407 · EXPIRED
FOR INSTALLATION AND LEGALIZATION OF HVAC SYSTEM AS PER PLANS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 835847 · EXPIRED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND INTERIOR FINISHES FOR A NEW NAIL SALON, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **MAXIMUM OF SIX (6) EMPLOYEES**
- PermitUse
Permit 795075 · COMPLETED
FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON 1ST FLOOR AND SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON 2ND FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 31305 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 795075 · PERMIT FOR PROPOSED NAIL SALON ON 1ST FLOOR AND PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO PLANS SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 589607 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 589607 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
Case 589607 · Violation 4452654 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
Case 589607 · Violation 211939425 · Code A-301.1/55 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
Case 589607 · Violation 211939426 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 589607 · Violation 4452653 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 598703 · EXPIRED
INSTALL COMMERCIAL COOKING EXHAUST/MAKE-UP AIR SYSTEM
- PermitSuppression
Permit 606919 · EXPIRED
EZ STANDARD KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WET CHEMICAL KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 600785 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (20)LUMINAIRES, (7)SWITCHES, (13)RECEPTACLES, (4)EMERGENCY LIGHTS, (2)EXIT LIGHTS, (1)HOT WATER HEATER OUTLET, (1)EXHAUST OUTLET, (1)SUPPLY FAN OUTLET AND (1)WALK-IN COOLER OUTLET - INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2008 NEC
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 577875 · EXPIRED
PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO FOR A TENANT FIT OUT. ENSURE NEW RESTROOM & SERVICE COUNTER ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PER ANSI A117.1-2009. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS.
- PermitUse
Permit 550350 · COMPLETED
CHANGE VACANT 1ST FLOOR FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT - REST OF PROPERTY TO REMAIN VACANT
What this record suggests
The City file documents 13 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing. 4 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. 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.
Interior
3,317 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,540 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX2.5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted · 2017
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Where the record looks off
Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
Run the numbers
What owning 5003 Wayne Ave 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.
When this house last sold (2017) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.99% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
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+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
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down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
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rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
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modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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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
5003 Wayne Ave sits on the 5000 block of Wayne Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5001 Wayne Ave · 5005 Wayne Ave
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner — OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history — Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections — L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022 — Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016 — Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance — Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals — L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 8:02 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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