House report

5125 Akron St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,040 sqft · RSA5 · built 1950

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $159K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $165K · sold 3×. On the 5100 block of Akron St.

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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$2,227/year

2026 taxable assessment $159,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $164,600; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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

Permit on record

Record summary

$142K transfer recorded in 2004. Addition and/or Alteration permit recorded in 2023.

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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 1950: 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’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1950: every rental unit needs a lead-safe or lead-free certificate on file with the City. Without one: fines up to $2,000/day per unit, tenants may withhold rent, courts can order rent refunded — and no eviction will stand.

Licensed rental — keep it that way

Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.

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
$159,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $164,600 · built 1950
Price / sq ft
$158
block $158 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+76%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +3% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,227
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3
licensed rental

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19124 median$165K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19124 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record25 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseRental
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  5. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  6. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  7. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. Deed / saleDeed / sale $75K
  10. LicenseRental
  11. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  12. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  13. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  16. L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  17. L&I violationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  20. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  21. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  22. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  23. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  24. Deed / saleDeed / sale $142K
  25. Deed / saleDeed / sale $75K

The paper trail

$142K transfer recorded in 2004. Addition and/or Alteration permit recorded in 2023.

  1. 2004 $142KTransfer$75KTransfer
  2. 2016 2 L&I violationsL&I
  3. 2018 5 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 3 passedL&I visit
  4. 2019 3 L&I violationsL&I
  5. 2021 $75KTransfer
  6. 2022 4 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  7. 2023 Addition and/or AlterationPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitInspection passedL&I visit

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Browse 31 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseRental

    License 940975 · Active

    Jean Robert Azard · Expires 2027-01-01

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-006635 · Expired

    Install 15 receptacles, 10 lights, 5 switches, 100 amp service, breakers, panel as per 2017 nec FISHING

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-120221 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2023-004036 · Completed

    FOR A MAKE SAFE ONLY PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CF-2022-120221 AS PER ENGINEER REPORT AND STRUCTURAL PLANS. REPAIRS TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGE CEILING, REINSULATE SECOND FLOOR CEILLING WITH R-49 BATT INSULATION, SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING JOIST, PATCHING WHOLE IN THE ROOF AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF REAR DECK AND PANTRY PER PLANS.

  5. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2022-120221 · Violation VI-2022-090234 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2022-120221 · Violation VI-2022-090235 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2022-120221 · Violation VI-2022-090236 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL

    Case CF-2022-120221 · Violation VI-2022-090237 · COMPLIED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-120221 · FAILED

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

  10. Recorded transfer$75K transfer

    2021

  11. LicenseRental

    License 823321 · Inactive

    Rose A Daniel · Expires 2021-09-09 · Inactive 2021-11-08

  12. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 698288 · Violation 5128186 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 698288 · Violation 5128185 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 698288 · Violation 5128184 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 661181 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 661186 · 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.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 661326 · 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.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 661181 · 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. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case 661181 · Violation 4867196 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case 661181 · Violation 4867197 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA

    Case 661186 · Violation 4854814 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 661326 · Violation 4855925 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 661326 · Violation 4855926 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 661326 · 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.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 661186 · 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. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 524863 · Violation 3876342 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 524863 · Violation 3876343 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 219635 · Violation 1514146 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 219635 · Violation 1514145 · COMPLIED

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

  30. Recorded transfer$142K transfer

    2004

  31. Recorded transfer$75K transfer

    2004

What this record suggests

The City file documents 2 permits touching electrical work, roof work. 1 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license. 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
1,040 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,459 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
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 5125 Akron 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.

$165K
20%
6.875%
$975/mo

When this house last sold (2021) a 30-year mortgage ran about 2.96% — 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

5125 Akron St sits on the 5100 block of Akron St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 4:48 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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