House report

5652 Willows Ave

3 bd · 1 ba · 1 story · 1,248 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Investor / LLC · assessed $41K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $135K · sold 1×. On the 5600 block of Willows Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$571/year

2026 taxable assessment $40,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $134,800; 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 513220800
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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

From the public record

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’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1925: 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

City Block Acquisition V · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 33 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $4.9M combined
• Tax bills mail to Po Box 29332, Philadelphia PA, 19125
• Holds an active rental license for this address

The investment read

How this house has moved and where it's pointed: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$40,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $134,800 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$108
block $108 · in line w/ block
Appreciation
+469%
+17%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +230% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$297K
+17%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$571
0.42% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
10.4%
≈$1K/mo rent
Times sold
1
licensed rental

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19143 median$135K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record25 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  2. PermitPlumbing
  3. PermitElectrical
  4. LicenseRental
  5. PermitMechanical
  6. PermitMajor alteration
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $6K
  8. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  13. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  14. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  15. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationEXT S-DOOR REPAIR/REPLACE
  19. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  20. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  21. InspectionBRU INSP
  22. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  23. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  24. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

Bought for $6K in 2015. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2016.

  1. 2012 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  2. 2013 4 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  3. 2014 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  4. 2015 $6KSold
  5. 2016 Major alterationPermitMechanicalPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitInspection passedL&I visit

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Browse 32 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 364936 · PASSED

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

  2. PermitElectrical

    Permit 695753 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 100A SERVICE, 21- RECEPTACLES, 12- SWITCHES, 10- FIXTURES, 6- SMOKE DETECTORS, 3- PULL CHAINS... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING

  3. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 696002 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL CURB TRAP WITH VENT AND NEW 3/4 WATER SERVICE PA20161520292 (SFD)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  4. LicenseRental

    License 701705 · Active

    CITY BLOCK AQUISITIONS V (CITY BLOCK AQUISITIONS V) · Expires 2027-05-11

  5. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 683468 · COMPLETED

    1 FULL BATH,1 HALF BATH,LAUNDRY AND KITCHEN ALL DRAIN LINES (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  6. PermitMechanical

    Permit 682458 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF (1) HVAC UNIT (INCLUDING DUCTWORK AND ALL ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES). SFD

  7. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 673887 · COMPLETED

    RENOVATION OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER PLANS. TOTAL AREA OF RENOVATION SHALL NOT EXCEED 500 SQ. FT.

  8. Recorded transfer$6K transfer

    2015

  9. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 450865 · Violation 3314535 · 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.

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 450865 · 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.

  11. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 450865 · Violation 3314534 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 450865 · 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.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364914 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364936 · 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.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364936 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364914 · 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.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 56615 · 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.

  18. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 364914 · Violation 2975433 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 364914 · Violation 2975431 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 364914 · Violation 2975432 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 364936 · Violation 2821768 · 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.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 309650 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 309650 · 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.

  24. ViolationEXT S-DOOR REPAIR/REPLACE

    Case 309650 · Violation 2310302 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  25. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 309650 · Violation 2310296 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 56615 · 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.

  27. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 150394 · Violation 1197043 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 150394 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 150394 · CLOSED

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

  30. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 150394 · Violation 1197040 · 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.

  31. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 150394 · Violation 1197041 · 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.

  32. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 150394 · Violation 1197042 · 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.

What this record suggests

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

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
1
Interior
1,248 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,223 sqft
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 5652 Willows 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.

$135K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo
Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
year-1 return on cash in

Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.

Block context

5652 Willows Ave sits on the 5600 block of Willows Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 5650 Willows Ave  ·  5654 Willows Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 3:50 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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