House report

5714 Kingsessing Ave

3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,088 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $71K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $195K · sold 3×. On the 5700 block of Kingsessing Ave.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$992/year

2026 taxable assessment $70,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $195,200; 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 401126800
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,936.57 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$1,050.67 total · $715.02 principal · $139.43 interest · $50.05 penalty2015$982.45 total · $715.02 principal · $75.07 interest · $50.05 penalty2016$903.45 total · $746.94 principal · $11.20 interest · $7.47 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

Multiple recorded transfers

Record summary

3 non-nominal transfers recorded: $25K in 2013 → $255K in 2024 (+920% 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 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.

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.

4 open violations: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

$2,937 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
$70,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $195,200 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$179
block $101 · above block
Assessment change
+321%
+14%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +175% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$992
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19143 median$195K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. 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 record31 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationNEW USE
  2. L&I violationRETAINING WALL
  3. L&I violationOUTDOOR DECK
  4. L&I violationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $255K
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $60K
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. L&I violationMECH FAC INSTALL/REPAIR-RES
  12. L&I violationUNFIT PROP STANDARD
  13. L&I violationEXT S-LOCK REPAIR/REPLACE
  14. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  15. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  16. L&I violationEXT S-DOOR WEATHERTIGHT
  17. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)
  18. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT
  19. L&I violationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)
  20. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  21. L&I violationINT-KITCHEN REPAIR FAUCETS-RES
  22. L&I violationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES
  23. L&I violationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ
  24. L&I violationINT/EXT GUARDS REQ
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. LicenseRental
  27. L&I violationINT A-TRASH REMOVE
  28. L&I violationINT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR
  29. L&I violationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
  30. Deed / saleDeed / sale $25K
  31. LicenseRental

The paper trail

3 non-nominal transfers recorded: $25K in 2013 → $255K in 2024 (+920% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2013 $25KTransfer
  2. 2014 18 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 5 failed, 3 passedL&I visit
  3. 2015 Inspection failedL&I visit
  4. 2020 $60KTransfer
  5. 2024 $255KTransfer
  6. 2026 4 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit

Browse the source ledger

The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.

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Browse 37 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2026-073402 · Violation VI-2026-045445 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

  2. ViolationRETAINING WALL

    Case CF-2026-073402 · Violation VI-2026-045446 · Code A-301.1/25 · OPEN

  3. ViolationOUTDOOR DECK

    Case CF-2026-073402 · Violation VI-2026-045447 · Code A-301.1/10 · OPEN

  4. ViolationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY

    Case CF-2026-073402 · Violation VI-2026-045448 · Code A-301.6/1 · OPEN

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-073402 · FAILED

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

  6. Recorded transfer$255K transfer

    2024

  7. Recorded transfer$60K transfer

    2020

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 460751 · 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.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 460751 · 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.

  10. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 462137 · Violation 3408834 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 462137 · 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.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 460745 · 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.

  13. ViolationMECH FAC INSTALL/REPAIR-RES

    Case 460745 · Violation 3396436 · Code PM-406.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationUNFIT PROP STANDARD

    Case 460745 · Violation 3396435 · Code PM-307.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationEXT S-LOCK REPAIR/REPLACE

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453982 · Code PM-304.8/9 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453977 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453978 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationEXT S-DOOR WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453979 · Code PM-304.8/15 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453980 · Code PM-304.8/16 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453981 · Code PM-304.8/7 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453983 · Code PM-305.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453984 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationINT-KITCHEN REPAIR FAUCETS-RES

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453985 · Code PM-405.3/12 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453986 · Code PM-405.3/13 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453987 · Code PM-602.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationINT/EXT GUARDS REQ

    Case 460751 · Violation 3453988 · Code PM-602.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 460745 · 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.

  28. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 416319 · PASSED

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

  29. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 416319 · 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.

  30. LicenseRental

    License 622010 · Inactive

    JACK FORMAN JR · Expires 2021-02-28 · Inactive 2021-04-29

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 416319 · 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.

  32. ViolationINT A-TRASH REMOVE

    Case 416319 · Violation 3175539 · Code PM-303.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationINT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR

    Case 416319 · Violation 3175540 · Code PM-305.2/3 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES

    Case 416319 · Violation 3175541 · Code PM-406.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. Recorded transfer$25K transfer

    2013

  36. LicenseRental

    License 229746 · Inactive

    BERNARD AUGUST · Expires 2014-02-28 · Inactive 2014-03-18

  37. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2026-003923 · Denied

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: 4 open L&I violations · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K 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
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,088 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,267 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
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 5714 Kingsessing 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.

$255K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — 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

5714 Kingsessing Ave sits on the 5700 block of Kingsessing Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 5712 Kingsessing Ave  ·  5716 Kingsessing Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 9:24 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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