2026 taxable assessment $203,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $200,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
5201 Akron St
3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,838 sqft · RSA5 · built 1950
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $204K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $200K · sold 3×. On the 5200 block of Akron St.
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Property summary
Assessment$203,5002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $200,400
Last sale$280KRecorded 2025
Est. tax bill$2,849/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits7Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open3 historical across 2 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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.
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 6214313002026 OPA removes $0 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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 summary$185K transfer recorded in 2022; new construction appears in a 2010 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $280K in 2025.
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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.
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
$203,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $200,400 · built 1950
Price / sq ft
$109
block $155 · below block
Assessment change
+73%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,849
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$116K 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$116K 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$116K 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$116K 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$120K 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$120K 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$120K 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$156K 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$156K 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$204K 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$204K 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$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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2022Deed / sale $185KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $280KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2009-07-10UseThis 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 · 2010-05-03UseThis 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 · 2010-05-03Major 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 · 2010-12-14Zoning/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 · 2020-07-14New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2020-07-29Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-12-02Change of 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-11-12FENCES ZONINGA 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 · 2010-11-12FENCE-RESID DIST-BLDG REARA 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 · 2024-01-02RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)A 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2010-11-30ZP_ZONINGA 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 · 2024-06-28L&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 ↗
- License · 2024-06-27RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2010-04-16Zoning 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 19124 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $280K
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicenseRental
- L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $185K
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitZoning/use
- InspectionZP_ZONING
- L&I violationFENCES ZONING
- L&I violationFENCE-RESID DIST-BLDG REAR
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitUse
The paper trail
New construction$185K transfer recorded in 2022; new construction appears in a 2010 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $280K in 2025.
- 2010 UsePermitMajor alterationPermit2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitZoning/usePermit
- 2020 New construction, addition, GFA changePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
- 2021 Change of UsePermit
- 2022 $185KTransfer
- 2024 L&I violationL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2025 $280KTransfer
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Browse 18 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Recorded transfer$280K transfer
2025
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-000345 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- LicenseRental
License 0955122 · Inactive
Francisca Ronay · Expires 2025-06-26 · Inactive 2025-08-25
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-000345 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
Case CF-2024-000345 · Violation VI-2024-000261 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- Recorded transfer$185K transfer
2022
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2021-015571 · Expired
Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 1041425 · Expired
FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK TO AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS EXISTING GROCERY STORE AND SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING AS PER APPROVED PLAN.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit 1041424 · Expired
FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND STORY OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR THE EXTENSION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 311979 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING GROCERY STORE, 2ND FLOOR DECK FOR USE BY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (NO STEPS TO GRADE).
- InvestigationZP_ZONING
Case 258342 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationFENCES ZONING
Case 258342 · Violation 1884871 · Code CP-850 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFENCE-RESID DIST-BLDG REAR
Case 258342 · Violation 1884872 · Code 14-231/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationZP_ZONING
Case 258342 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitUse
Permit 253996 · COMPLETED
REDUCING TO A SINGLE FAMILY ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR (TOTAL ONE (1) FAMILY DWELLING) AND EXISTING RETAIL GROCERY STORE TO INCLUDE SALE OF PRE PACKAGED FOOD. NO PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD ON 1ST FLOOR AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. . NO SIGN. NO ADDITION.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 273477 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FIRST FLOOR GROCERY STORE. REPAIR OR REPLACE SHEETROCK AS NEEDED, NEW CERAMIC FLOOR, NEW STOREFRONT WITH HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 11360 · CLOSED · Withdrawn
Related permit 260256 · PERMIT TO ERECT A TWO STORY REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING THREE STORY STRUCTURE, FIRST FLOOR EXISTING RETAIL GROCERY STORE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION ON THIS APPLICATION. (NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION)
- PermitUse
Permit 225964 · COMPLETED
RETAIL GROCERY STORE ON 1ST FLOOR WITH EXISTING APARTMENTS ON UPPER FLOORS.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 7 permits. 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.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,838 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,507 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
B-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Withdrawn · 2010
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 5201 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.
When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
Mortgage
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down + 4% planning allowance
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rent − shown costs · /mo
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modeled NOI ÷ price
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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
5201 Akron St sits on the 5200 block of Akron St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5203 Akron St · 5205 Akron St
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
- Neighborhood income & rents — US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 9:03 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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