2026 taxable assessment $109,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $114,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
5438 Wakefield St
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 893 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $109K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $115K · sold 1×. On the 5400 block of Wakefield St.
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Property summary
Assessment$109,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $114,500
Last sale$5KRecorded 2016 · later nominal deed
Est. tax bill$1,526/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits1Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open21 historical across 11 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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OPA 1221426002026 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 recordPermit on record
Record summary$5K transfer recorded in 2016. Major alteration permit recorded in 2015.
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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
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 and shared-name parties. 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
If it is rented, verify the Rental License
The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.
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
$109,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $114,500 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$128
block $122 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+174%
+10%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +5% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,526
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
latest deed has shared-name parties
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$42K 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$42K 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$42K 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$24K 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$51K 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$51K 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$51K 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$78K 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$78K 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$109K 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$109K 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$115K 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 · 2016Deed / sale $5KA 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 · 2015-12-14Major 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-03-26WALL FRACTUREDA 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 · 2008-03-26ROOF DETERIORATEDA 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 · 2008-03-26WALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSEDA 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 · 2008-03-26WALL BULGEDA 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 · 2008-03-26CSUINITIALA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-11-10VACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now.Read Philadelphia Code §9-3905 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-11-10PROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-11-10LICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.How the City licenses vacant residential property ↗
- Inspection · 2009-11-10HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-09-12VACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now.Read Philadelphia Code §9-3905 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-09-12EXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAINA 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 · 2012-12-20LICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.How the City licenses vacant residential property ↗
- Inspection · 2012-12-20HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-11-19WALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED IDA 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 · 2012-12-06WALL FRACTUREDA 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 · 2012-12-06WALL BULGEDA 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 · 2012-12-06CSUINITIALA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-09-01UNSAFE STRUCTUREA 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 · 2015-09-01EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7A 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 · 2015-09-01CSUINITIALA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-12-13MECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTA 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 · 2016-12-13UNFIT STRUCTUREA 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 · 2016-12-13ONE AND 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 · 2016-12-13HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-12-11MECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTA 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 · 2018-08-30PLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENAA 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 · 2009-09-23CSUINITIALA 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 · 2010-01-08HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-03-23CSUINITIALA 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 · 2011-12-23CSUINITIALA 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 · 2012-09-07PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2013-05-29CSUINITIALA 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 · 2013-04-05HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-11-15CSUINITIALA 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 · 2017-12-12HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2017-06-16PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-04-20PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-04-20CEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-10-12HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-03-01HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
- L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $5K
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationWALL FRACTURED
- L&I violationWALL BULGED
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
- L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
- L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
- L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
- L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationWALL FRACTURED
- L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
- L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
- L&I violationWALL BULGED
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
The paper trail
Permit on record$5K transfer recorded in 2016. Major alteration permit recorded in 2015.
- 2015 2 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IMajor alterationPermit
- 2016 $5KTransfer3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
- 2017 L&I violationL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2018 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
- 2019 Inspection passedL&I visit
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- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 348787 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 652539 · 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.
- ViolationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA
Case 652539 · Violation 4795188 · Code PM15-506.2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 652539 · 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.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 567220 · 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.
- InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
Case 615216 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 615216 · 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.
- ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Case 615216 · Violation 4531978 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 615216 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 567220 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 567218 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 567218 · 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.
- ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Case 567218 · Violation 4187772 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE
Case 567218 · Violation 4187771 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
Case 567220 · Violation 4648745 · Code 9-3902 (1) · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 500195 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 361996 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 500195 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$5K transfer
2016
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 658154 · EXPIRED
MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE #500195; WORK TO INCLUDE: REPAIRS TO REAR WALL TO MAKE STRUCTURALLY STABLE ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE 500195.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case 500195 · Violation 3877098 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
Case 500195 · Violation 3877099 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 361996 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 364477 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 364477 · 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.
- ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
Case 364477 · Violation 2758275 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE
This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationWALL FRACTURED
Case 361996 · Violation 3703143 · Code PM-307.1/9 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWALL BULGED
Case 361996 · Violation 3703142 · Code PM-307.1/8 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 359965 · NONE
- ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
Case 359965 · Violation 2643499 · Code PM-308.1/11 · ERROR
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 153303 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 359965 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 348787 · 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.
- ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
Case 348787 · Violation 4963042 · Code PM-306.0/1 · CLOSED
A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
Case 348787 · Violation 4963040 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSED
This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
Case 348787 · Violation 4963041 · Code PM-304.1/1 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 220337 · CLOSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 220337 · 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.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 153303 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
Case 220337 · Violation 2553753 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED
A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
Case 220337 · Violation 2553751 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED
Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
Case 220337 · Violation 2553752 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED
This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWALL FRACTURED
Case 153303 · Violation 1625716 · Code PM-307.1/9 · RESOLVE
- ViolationROOF DETERIORATED
Case 153303 · Violation 1625718 · Code PM-307.1/2 · RESOLVE
- ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
Case 153303 · Violation 1625717 · Code PM-307.1/12 · RESOLVE
- ViolationWALL BULGED
Case 153303 · Violation 1625715 · Code PM-307.1/8 · RESOLVE
What this record suggests
The City file documents 1 permit. Status needs checking in the official file; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: latest deed has shared-name parties — relationship unverified. 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
893 sqft
livable area
Lot
923 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
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 5438 Wakefield 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.
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
5438 Wakefield St sits on the 5400 block of Wakefield St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5436 Wakefield St · 5440 Wakefield 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 11, 2026, 1:36 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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