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5209 Burton St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,006 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920

Entity-held · assessed $114K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $125K · sold 1×. On the 5200 block of Burton St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,593/year

2026 taxable assessment $113,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $124,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 622431500
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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

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History

Record summary

recorded transfer $14K (2004); 2 L&I violations (2022); L&I: 3 failed, 2 passed (2022); 2 L&I violations (2023); L&I: 2 failed, 2 passed (2023); L&I violation (2024); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2024); L&I violation (2025); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2025).

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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 1920: 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.

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’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1920: 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.

Who's behind it

Philadelphia Home Rentals LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 199 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $24M combined
• Tax bills mail to 2824 Cottman Ave #9, Philadelphia PA, 19149
• Holds an active rental license for this address

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
$113,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $124,700 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$124
block $130 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+84%
+6%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +10% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,593
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
licensed rental

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19124 median$125K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19124 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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 record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  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. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  17. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  18. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. L&I violationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES
  21. L&I violationINT-BATHRM MAINTENANCE-RES
  22. L&I violationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)
  23. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
  24. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT
  25. L&I violationINT-KITCHEN REPAIR FAUCETS-RES
  26. L&I violationINT S-CLEAN/MAINT SANI, TENANT
  27. L&I violationINT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMUL
  28. L&I violationEXT S-STEPS REPAIR
  29. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  30. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  31. L&I violationDRAINAGE-KITCHEN DRAIN REP-RES
  32. L&I violationDRAINAGE-SINK DRAIN REPAIR-RES
  33. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  34. L&I violationEXT S-HANDRAIL MAINTAIN
  35. InspectionL_CLIP
  36. LicenseRental
  37. Deed / saleDeed / sale $14K

The paper trail

recorded transfer $14K (2004); 2 L&I violations (2022); L&I: 3 failed, 2 passed (2022); 2 L&I violations (2023); L&I: 2 failed, 2 passed (2023); L&I violation (2024); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2024); L&I violation (2025); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2025).

  1. 2004 $14KTransfer
  2. 2022 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  3. 2023 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  4. 2024 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  5. 2025 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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 54 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-060144 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-060144 · Violation VI-2025-045131 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-060144 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-096547 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-096547 · Violation VI-2024-074376 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-096547 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-098185 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-098185 · Violation VI-2023-072548 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-098185 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-040403 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-040403 · Violation VI-2023-031170 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-040403 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-063292 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-058702 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-058702 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-063292 · Violation VI-2022-045715 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-063292 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-058702 · Violation VI-2022-042704 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-018657 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-018657 · Violation VI-2021-014292 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-018657 · FAILED

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

  22. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 696228 · Violation 5132065 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 696228 · Violation 5132064 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 623769 · Violation 4600889 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 623769 · Violation 4600888 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 437670 · Violation 3221843 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 437670 · Violation 3221841 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 437670 · Violation 3221842 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 365036 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 365036 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 370463 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 370468 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 370463 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 370468 · 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.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 365036 · 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.

  36. ViolationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES

    Case 370463 · Violation 2755007 · Code PM-405.3/13 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationINT-BATHRM MAINTENANCE-RES

    Case 370463 · Violation 2755005 · Code PM-405.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)

    Case 370463 · Violation 2755004 · Code PM-305.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)

    Case 370463 · Violation 2755003 · Code PM-304.8/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 370463 · Violation 2755002 · Code PM-304.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationINT-KITCHEN REPAIR FAUCETS-RES

    Case 370463 · Violation 2755006 · Code PM-405.3/12 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationINT S-CLEAN/MAINT SANI, TENANT

    Case 370468 · Violation 2755013 · Code PM-305.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationINT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMUL

    Case 370468 · Violation 2755012 · Code FC-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationEXT S-STEPS REPAIR

    Case 365036 · Violation 2815070 · Code PM-304.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 365036 · Violation 2815069 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 365036 · Violation 2815073 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationDRAINAGE-KITCHEN DRAIN REP-RES

    Case 365036 · Violation 2815074 · Code PM-405.3/10 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationDRAINAGE-SINK DRAIN REPAIR-RES

    Case 365036 · Violation 2815075 · Code PM-405.3/11 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 365036 · Violation 2815072 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationEXT S-HANDRAIL MAINTAIN

    Case 365036 · Violation 2815071 · Code PM-304.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  51. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 44292 · CLOSED

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

  52. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 44292 · FAILED

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

  53. LicenseRental

    License 270357 · Active

    PHILADELPHIA HOME RENTALS LLC · Expires 2027-02-28

  54. Recorded transfer$14K transfer

    2004

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.

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
1,006 sqft
livable area
Lot
945 sqft
Basement
Basement
city code J
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
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 5209 Burton 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.

$125K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo
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

5209 Burton St sits on the 5200 block of Burton 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 11, 2026, 5:36 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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