2026 taxable assessment $188,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $229,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
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5531 Baltimore Ave
3,370 sqft · CMX2 · built 1945
Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $189K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $229K · sold 2×. On the 5500 block of Baltimore Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$188,8002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $229,100
Last sale$70KRecorded 2007
Est. tax bill$2,643/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits11Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open2 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 8714015102026 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 summaryAdministrative permit recorded in 2014.
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If you’re buying
Built 1945: 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.
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 building, 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
$188,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $229,100 · built 1945
Price / sq ft
$68
block $108 · below block
Assessment change
+34%
+3%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +21% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,643
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$171K 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$171K 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$182K 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$188K 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$190K 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$190K 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$190K 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$189K 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$189K 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$189K 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$189K 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$229K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2008-01-03Major 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 · 2009-12-22UseThis 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 · 2010-08-24Major 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 · 2011-04-01Zoning/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 · 2011-07-11Major 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 · 2013-07-01AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-07-22PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2013-10-22ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-03-21AdministrativeThis 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 · 2011-04-11PERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATIONA 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 · 2013-07-08BLDG PERMIT REQUIREDA 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 · 2011-08-26BP_BLDGA 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 · 2013-08-08BP_BLDGA 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 · 2024-08-01Vacant 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-03-30Zoning 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 19143 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record15 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATION
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
The paper trail
Permit on recordAdministrative permit recorded in 2014.
- 2011 Zoning/usePermitAppeal grantedZoningZoning/usePermitL&I violationL&IMajor alterationPermitL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
- 2013 AdministrativePermitL&I violationL&IPlumbingPermitL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitElectricalPermit
- 2014 AdministrativePermit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 19 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
License 0957809 · Active
Adebowale O & Ajibola Ajayi · Expires 2026-07-31
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 515222 · COMPLETED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT # 118995 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 87. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 2, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 497765 · COMPLETED
350 AMP SERVICE, REWIRE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR & BASEMENT WIRING, ARC FAULT GFIC, GROUNDING, INTALL F/A SYSTEM & SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (CHURCH & 2 APTS)
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 390000 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 484609 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING 2 BATHROOM, 2 KITCHENS, 1 POWDER ROOM WATER LINES AND DRAIN LINES FOR FIXTURES
- ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
Case 390000 · Violation 2853068 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 390000 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 480652 · COMPLETED
EXTEND PERMIT NUMBER 333143
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 272360 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 333143 · COMPLETED
UNDERPINNING OF EXCAVATED AREA IN BASEMENT AS THE SUBMITTED PLANS SIGNED AND SEALED BY THE PA PE. SEPARATE PERMIT FOR CO.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 272360 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATION
Case 272360 · Violation 2134831 · Code A-301.1/37 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 320252 · COMPLETED
DEMO EXISTING REAR STAIRWELL AND CONSTRUCT 1 STORY ENCLOSURE IN THE REAR OF CHURCH
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 14765 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 320252 · PERMIT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING REAR STAIR AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY STAIR ADDITION AT THE FIRST FLOOR REAR (NTE 35' HIGH) AS PART OF AN EXISTING TWO STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE (INCLUDING A CELLAR) WITH AN EXISTING HOUSE O
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 319409 · COMPLETED
TWO SECOND FLOOR SIDE SMALL ADDITIONS.USE BASEMENT AS ACCESSORY MEETING SPACE, DAYCARE, PRAYER ROOM, CHILDRENS THEATER. 1ST FLOOR CHURCH AND 2ND FL. 2 FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 265463 · EXPIRED
COMPLETE RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATED PERMIT FOR CO. DETAIL SEE THE PLANS.
- PermitUse
Permit 254445 · COMPLETED
USE AS A CHURCH.
- PermitUse
Permit 198992 · COMPLETED
COMMERCIAL ON LEVEL AND RESIDENTIAL LEVEL 2
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 118400 · EXPIRED
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
What this record suggests
The City file documents 11 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 9 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.
Interior
3,370 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,483 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2011
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 5531 Baltimore 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 (2007) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.34% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
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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
5531 Baltimore Ave sits on the 5500 block of Baltimore Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5529 Baltimore Ave · 5527 Baltimore 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
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 8:58 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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