House report

5501 Warrington Ave

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,368 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $147K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $146K · sold 2×. On the 5500 block of Warrington Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,063/year

2026 taxable assessment $147,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $145,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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 513302200
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $0 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$2,116.73 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2015–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$705.03 principal$332.28 interest$195.33 penalty$884.09 other charges
7years recorded 2015–2021tax periods 2019-06-05last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Nosheriff-sale flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $60,700 total assessment, $60,700 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,074.03 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$1,185.92 total · $878.37 principal · $92.23 interest · $61.49 penalty2016$1,038.11 total · $870.88 principal · $13.06 interest · $8.71 penalty

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 record
Finding

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$70K transfer in 2023; make safe permit for rp permit in 2024; $293K transfer in 2025 (+319% between recorded amounts).

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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 1925: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

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

$2,074 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

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
$147,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $145,900 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$107
block $119 · below block
Assessment change
+170%
+9%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -1% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,063
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$2K
recorded then · verify current
Times sold
2

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19143 median$146K2009201220152018202120242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $293K
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  5. PermitAlterations
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. PermitMake Safe Permit For RP
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  9. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  11. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  15. Deed / saleDeed / sale $70K
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  21. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  22. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 12
  26. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  27. PermitMajor alteration
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 12
  31. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  32. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  33. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

$70K transfer in 2023; make safe permit for rp permit in 2024; $293K transfer in 2025 (+319% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2022 Inspection failed ×5L&I visit
  2. 2023 10 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit$70KTransfer
  3. 2024 Make Safe Permit For RPPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitAlterationsPermitL&I: 1 failed, 2 passedL&I visitAddition and/or AlterationsPermit
  4. 2025 $293KTransferInspection passedL&I visit

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Browse 39 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-016824 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. Recorded transfer$293K transfer

    2025

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-103042 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2024-002282 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install a 92% furnace,, AC unit in the back yard, ductwork, & 11 diffusers.

  5. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-006482 · Completed

    Install drain lines and waterlines and set set 11 fixtures

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-004216 · Completed

    Install 200amp service complete with grounding Total wiring throughout for Outlets and Fixtures Switches Smoke Detectors G.F.C.I Lighting and Fixtures throughout all work will be done in a workmanlike manner per NEC code 2017

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2024-002939 · Completed

    For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 579867 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 579867 · FAILED

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

  10. PermitMake Safe Permit For RP

    Permit RP-2024-001325 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION 579867 TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION.

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2023-103042 · Violation VI-2023-076506 · CLOSED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2023-103042 · Violation VI-2023-076507 · CLOSED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-103042 · Violation VI-2023-076508 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2023-103042 · Violation VI-2023-076509 · CLOSED

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

  15. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2023-103042 · Violation VI-2023-076510 · CLOSED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-103042 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-082732 · Violation VI-2023-061011 · SVN ISSUED

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-082732 · FAILED

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

  19. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2023-032924 · Violation VI-2023-024946 · SVN ISSUED

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-016824 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-059510 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-032924

  23. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2023-016824 · Violation VI-2023-012668 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2023-016824 · Violation VI-2023-012667 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-016824 · Violation VI-2023-012669 · COMPLIED

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

  26. Recorded transfer$70K transfer

    2023

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-059510 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2021-059510 · Violation VI-2021-042640 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-059510 · Violation VI-2021-042641 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2021-059510 · Violation VI-2021-042642 · CLOSED

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

  31. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2021-059510 · Violation VI-2021-042643 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-059510 · Violation VI-2021-042639 · CLOSED

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

  33. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 12

    Case 579867 · Violation 211937681 · COMPLIED

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

  34. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 919797 · EXPIRED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR REPAIR OF REAR BAY TO RESOLVE CASE #. 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 #579867.

  35. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 12

    Case 579867 · Violation 211937683 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 579867 · Violation 211937682 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 579867 · Violation 211937680 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 190178 · Violation 1220461 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 190178 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 6 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: $2K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $2K with a lien entry. 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
1,368 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,206 sqft
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
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 5501 Warrington 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.

$293K
20%
6.875%
$925/mo

When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

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

5501 Warrington Ave sits on the 5500 block of Warrington Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 5503 Warrington Ave  ·  5505 Warrington Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 6:28 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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