House report

5729 Willows Ave

3 bd · 1 ba · 1 story · 1,140 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $125K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $127K. On the 5700 block of Willows Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,753/year

2026 taxable assessment $125,200 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $126,700; 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 513211400
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$863.05 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2020–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$530.31 principal$51.23 interest$34.42 penalty$247.09 other charges
2years recorded 2020–2021tax periods 2020-05-27last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Nosheriff-sale flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $61,800 total assessment, $61,800 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 $238.56. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$238.56 total · $134.99 principal · $2.02 interest · $1.35 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

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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

$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.

$239 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure. 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
$125,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $126,700 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$111
block $111 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+115%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +1% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,753
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$863
recorded then · verify current
Times sold
0

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19143 median$127K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record28 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  3. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  4. L&I violationVACANT LOT LICENSE
  5. TeardownDemolished
  6. PermitCity Demolition
  7. PermitAlterations
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA DRAINAGE
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
  15. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  16. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  17. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
  26. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

City Demolition permit recorded in 2024.

  1. 2013 L&I violationL&I
  2. 2019 2 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&I
  3. 2020 Inspection failedL&I visit
  4. 2023 Inspection failed ×2L&I visit
  5. 2024 9 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×4L&I visitAlterationsPermitCity DemolitionPermit
  6. 2025 DemolishedTeardown5 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 3 passedL&I visit

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Browse 30 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-103965 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-103965 · Violation VI-2025-074307 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  3. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2025-103965 · Violation VI-2025-074308 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-103965 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-059049 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-059049 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-059049 · Violation VI-2025-044466 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2025-059049 · Violation VI-2025-044467 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. ViolationVACANT LOT LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-003948 · Violation VI-2025-003103 · Code 9-3904 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-047629 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-003948 · FAILED

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

  12. PermitCity Demolition

    Permit DP-2024-001525 · Completed

    Sub Demolition Permit for 646080. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Addl' specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 5727, 5731 Willows Ave. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' high corral fence.

  13. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-017287 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 646080 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038924 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038925 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038926 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038927 · Code PM15-302.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038928 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038929 · Code PM15-304.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038930 · Code PM15-307 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038931 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-047629 · Violation VI-2024-038932 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-047629 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 646080 · Violation 211950035 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 646080 · Violation 211950036 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 390002 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS

    Case 390002 · Violation 3925825 · Code PM-307.1/10 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 77772 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 77772 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 2 permits touching plumbing. 2 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: $863 recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $239. 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
1,140 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 5729 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.

$127K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo
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

5729 Willows Ave sits on the 5700 block of Willows Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 5727 Willows Ave  ·  5731 Willows Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 6:16 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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