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5147 Baltimore Ave

4,592 sqft · CMX2 · built 1925

Owner-occupied · assessed $371K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $413K · sold 3×. On the 5100 block of Baltimore Ave.

Property summary

Assessment$370,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $413,200 Last sale—No sale value available Est. tax bill$5,189/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998% Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current Permits10Every fetched City permit Violations0 open4 historical across 2 cases

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$5,189/year

2026 taxable assessment $370,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $413,200; 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 to do with this

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If you’re buying

Built 1925: 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.

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

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.

The investment read

How this building has moved and where it's pointed: the city's assessed value (not a listing price) over 12 years, charted against its block; appreciation is that history's pace, and the 5-year figure simply extends it. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$370,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $413,200 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$90
block $152 · below block
Appreciation
+180%
+11%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$415K
+11%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,189
1.26% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
4.6%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
3

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

$0$250K$500K2016 OPA assessment: $133K2018 OPA assessment: $199K2019 OPA assessment: $205K2020 OPA assessment: $207K2021 OPA assessment: $207K2022 OPA assessment: $207K2023 OPA assessment: $367K2024 OPA assessment: $367K2025 OPA assessment: $371K2026 OPA assessment: $371K2000 — 2000-02-03: Dumpster License - Public ROW · 2000-08-08: Food Preparing and Serving2003 — 2003-04-24: Food Preparing and Serving · 2003-06-20: Dumpster License - Public ROW2004 — 2004-06-11: Food Preparing and Serving2005 — 2005-02-05: Dumpster License - Public ROW2015 — 2015-04-30: Dumpster License - Private Property · 2015-05-21: Food Preparing and Serving2016 — 2016-01-14: Zoning · 2016-03-18: Use · 2016-05-31: Major alteration · 2016-10-31: Mechanical · 2016-10-31: Suppression · 2016-11-09: Plumbing · 2016-12-14: Electrical2017 — 2017-03-08: Mechanical · 2017-05-17: Electrical2019 — 2019-02-25: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)2023 — 2023-07-13: Special Hazards Certification2024 — 2024-12-09: COMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST · 2024-12-09: MEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS · 2024-12-09: PERIODIC TESTING · 2024-12-10: L&I investigation2025 — 2025-07-18: PERIODIC TESTING · 2025-10-17: L&I investigation · 2025-09-23: Special Hazards Certification · 2025-05-01: Fire Alarm Certification2026 — 2026-03-31: Fire Alarm Certification$371K2000200520102015202020252026
This propertyBlock median & rangeL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
2026-03-31: Fire Alarm Certification
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Every dated record28 events · scroll to browse
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  4. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
  8. L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS
  9. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  10. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  11. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
  12. PermitElectrical
  13. PermitMechanical
  14. PermitElectrical
  15. PermitPlumbing
  16. PermitMechanical
  17. PermitSuppression
  18. PermitMajor alteration
  19. PermitUse
  20. PermitZoning
  21. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  22. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  23. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
  24. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  25. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
  26. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  27. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  28. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

The paper trail

Improved

Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2017.

  1. 2016 Major alterationPermitMechanicalPermitMechanicalPermitSuppressionPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermit
  2. 2017 MechanicalPermitElectricalPermit
  3. 2024 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  4. 2025 L&I violationL&IL&I: 4 failed, 2 passedL&I visit

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Browse 32 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-015067 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-31

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-072216 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-024824 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-23

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-125977 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-072216 · Violation VI-2025-052505 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-072216 · FAILED

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

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-018810 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-01

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-125977 · FAILED

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

  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-003488 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-10

  10. ViolationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2024-125977 · Violation VI-2024-097382 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS

    Case CF-2024-125977 · Violation VI-2024-097384 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-125977 · Violation VI-2024-097383 · CLOSED

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

  13. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-014791 · Certified

    Expires 2024-07-13

  14. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

    License 803508 · Active

    BSC INC · Expires 2027-02-24

  15. PermitElectrical

    Permit 764045 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW HONEYWELL FIRE CONTROL PANEL 9-SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS, 4-PULL STATIONS, 4-HEAT DETECTORS, 1-ANSUL CONNECTION, 1 DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR. 8 HORN & STROBES SOUNDERS 3-FIRE STROBE LIGHTS.

  16. PermitMechanical

    Permit 765132 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL COMPLETE HVAC SYSTEM ONE 90K BTU FURNACE @ 80% WITH 5 TON OF A/C AND ALL NEW DUCT WORK

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 736017 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW 1000AMP SERVICE,1-400AMP AND 1-200AMP PANEL FOR A DELI/RESTAURANT ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO INCLUDE LIGHTING, SWITCHES, RECEPTS & KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)

  18. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 708119 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATION: INTERIOR PLUMBING;EXPANSION OF EXISTING DELI/BEER STORE USE TO SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL USE ON SECOND FLOOR TO INCLUDE (3) RESIDENTIAL UNITS.- THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  19. PermitMechanical

    Permit 726190 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH SUPPLY/EXHAUST TIE-IN TO ONE (1) RETURN AIR FAN, ONE (1) EXHAUST FAN & ALL ASSOCIATED RETURN/EXHAUST DUCTWORK.***SEPARATE PERMIT SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM***

  20. PermitSuppression

    Permit 726193 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF (1) UL 300 LISTED WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM WITH SIXTEEN (16) FLOW POINTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 17A. FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM TO SERVE ONE (1) COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM IN AN EXISITNG RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  21. PermitMechanical

    Permit 708190 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW GAS LINES ONLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL AND FUEL GAS CODE.

  22. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 684377 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL 3 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPRESSION WORK.

  23. PermitUse

    Permit 668651 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE (1) LOT FROM (2) LOTS, WITH (2) OPA ACCOUNTS AND TWO LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AN EXPANSION OF EXISTING DELI/BEER STORE USE TO SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL USE ON SECOND FLOOR TO INCLUDE (3) RESIDENTIAL UNITS.

  24. PermitZoning

    Permit 655358 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE (1) LOT FROM (2) LOTS, WITH (2) OPA ACCOUNTS AND TWO LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AN EXPANSION OF EXISTING DELI/BEER STORE USE TO INCLUDE SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL USE ON SECOND FLOOR TO INCLUDE (3) RESIDENTIAL UNITS.

  25. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 665593 · Closed

    BSC INC · Expires 2019-04-30

  26. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 662682 · Active

    BSC INC

  27. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 305345 · Inactive

    XUAN LAM INC · Expires 2015-03-31 · Inactive 2015-05-30

  28. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 207398 · Inactive

    XUAN LAM INC · Expires 2015-04-30 · Inactive 2015-06-29

  29. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 298574 · Inactive

    BALTIMORE AVENUE DELI INC · Expires 2004-03-31 · Inactive 2011-12-14

  30. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 204903 · Inactive

    BALTIMORE AVENUE DELI INC · Expires 2004-04-30

  31. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 204096 · Inactive

    5147 GREEN FARMS GOURMET CORP · Expires 2001-04-30

  32. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 297183 · Inactive

    5147 GREEN FARMS GOURMET CORP · Expires 2001-03-31

What this record suggests

The City file documents 10 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing. 10 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.

Interior
4,592 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,339 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 5147 Baltimore 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.

$413K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo
Mortgage
—
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
—
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
—
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
—
rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
—
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
—
year-1 return on cash in

Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.

Block context

5147 Baltimore Ave sits on the 5100 block of Baltimore Ave. 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, 1:22 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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