2026 taxable assessment $250,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $250,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
5436 W Girard Ave
2 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 976 sqft · RSA5 · built 2024
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $250K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $251K · sold 2×. On the 5400 block of W Girard Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$250,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $250,800
Last sale$250KRecorded 2024
Est. tax bill$3,500/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits8Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open1 historical across 1 case
“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 0410837002026 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.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
What stands out
From the public recordNew construction
Record summary$3K transfer recorded in 2023; new construction appears in a 2022 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $250K in 2024.
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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
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 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.
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
$250,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $250,800 · built 2024
Price / sq ft
$257
block $91 · above block
Assessment change
+4723%
+42%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,500
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$5K 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$5K 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$5K 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$5K 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$5K 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$5K 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$5K 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$5K 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$250K 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$250K 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$250K 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$251K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2023Land record $3KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2024Deed / sale $250KA 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 · 2022-12-12New 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 · 2023-12-07New 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 ↗
- Permit · 2023-12-12New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2024-01-09New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2024-01-30New 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 · 2024-07-09SAFEGUARDSB- PARTY WALL PROTECTIONA 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 · 2006-12-26BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2024-08-13L&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 · 2004-10-06Vacant Residential Property / LotA 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record11 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSAFEGUARDSB- PARTY WALL PROTECTION
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $250K
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- Land buyLand record $3K
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
The paper trail
New construction$3K transfer recorded in 2023; new construction appears in a 2022 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $250K in 2024.
- 2022 New construction, addition, GFA changePermit
- 2023 New ConstructionPermit$3KLand transferNew ConstructionPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermit
- 2024 New Construction or AdditionsPermitNew Construction or AdditionsPermitNew ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermit$250KTransferL&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
Records behind the chart
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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 15 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-072414 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationSAFEGUARDSB- PARTY WALL PROTECTION
Case CF-2024-072414 · Violation VI-2024-056333 · Code B-3306 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-072414 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2023-004320 · Completed
Electrical Permit for combo RP-2022-012499
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2023-002137 · Completed
Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2022-012499
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2023-006356 · Completed
Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2022-012499
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2023-006357 · Completed
Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2022-012499
- Recorded transfer$250K transfer
2024
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2023-006358 · Completed
Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2022-012499
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2023-002526 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT TWO STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit RP-2022-012499 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTUR FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTHTO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY.
- Land recordLand record
2023
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2022-011854 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 95445 · CLOSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
License 276960 · Inactive
PERRY FENNELL (GLORIA FENNELL) · Expires 2007-02-28 · Inactive 2007-01-23
What this record suggests
The City file documents 8 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 8 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.
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
976 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,163 sqft
Basement
Full, semi-finished
city code 2
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
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 5436 W Girard 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 (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — 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
5436 W Girard Ave sits on the 5400 block of W Girard Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5434 W Girard Ave · 5438 W Girard 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
- 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, 10:04 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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