2026 taxable assessment $324,850 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $812,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
869 N 5th St
4 bd · 3 ba · 2 stories · 2,580 sqft · RSA5 · built 2016
Owner-occupied · assessed $812K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $812K · sold 1×. On the 800 block of N 5th St.
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Property summary
Assessment$812,2002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $812,200
Last sale—No sale value available
Est. tax bill$4,547/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $11,369/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits7Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open1 historical across 1 case
“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 0562336152026 OPA taxes $324,850 of $812,200 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.
See the assessment math →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.
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 recordNew construction
Why it mattersBought for $445K in 2014, built new under a 2015 permit (reduced taxable assessment shown).
View supporting records →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
Verify the current tax bill and exemption
The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $4,547/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $11,369/yr — $6,822/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.
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.
The last transfer used nominal consideration
The latest deed records $100 or less and shared-name parties. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.
If you own it
Verify which assessment relief applies
OPA shows a material assessment exemption, but this record does not identify its legal basis or transfer treatment. Ask OPA for the approval history; if the current treatment ends, an eligible owner-occupant may need to apply separately for Homestead relief.
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.
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
$812,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $812,200 · built 2016
Price / sq ft
$315
block $292 · above block
Appreciation
+8%
+1%/yr since 2018 · 2027 +0% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$847K
+1%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,547
0.56% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
3.1%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
1
latest deed has shared-name parties
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2018$753K 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$751K 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$776K 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$776K 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$776K 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$699K 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$699K 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$812K 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$812K 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$812K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2014Land record $445KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2015-10-19ZoningThis 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 · 2016-01-04Zoning/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 · 2016-02-01New constructionThis 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 · 2016-03-07SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2016-05-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-05-05MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-05-06ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-03-01PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMITA 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 · 2017-04-05BP_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 · 2018-03-25RentalA 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 · 2015-10-07Zoning 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 19123 medianAssessmentLand buyL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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 record12 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRental
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- Land buyLand record $445K
The paper trail
New constructionBought for $445K in 2014, built new under a 2015 permit (reduced taxable assessment shown).
- 2014 $445KLand buy
- 2015 Appeal grantedZoningZoningPermit
- 2016 Zoning/usePermitNew constructionPermitSuppressionPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermitElectricalPermit
- 2017 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
Records behind the chart
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Browse 13 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- LicenseRental
License 770344 · Inactive
Beth Kuhar · Expires 2025-03-31 · Inactive 2025-05-30
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 574292 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
Case 574292 · Violation 4237887 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 574292 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 689264 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 100A SERVICE, 1- 110 LINE FOR GAS HEATER, 1- 110 LINE FOR GAS WATER HEATER, 1- 220 LINE FOR A/C, 30- CIRCUIT PANEL WITH 21- BREAKERS, 48- SWITCHES, 17- LIGHT OUTLETS, 53- RECEPTACLES... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 689823 · COMPLETED
2 1/2 BATHROOMS, 1 KIT, 1 LAUNDRY DRAIN, ROUGH IN AND FINISH PLUMBING, NEW WATER SERVICE, NEW LAT
- PermitMechanical
Permit 689925 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 HVAC UNIT WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 674347 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A (1- 1/2) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 626130 · COMPLETED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH A PILOTHOUSE TO ACCESS A ROOF DECK AND A REAR DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL , AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 650800 · COMPLETED
ERECT NEW SFD ON 869 AS PER PLANS .
- PermitZoning
Permit 626126 · COMPLETED
SUBDIVIDE 869-714 NORTH 5TH STREET INTO 569 NORTH 5TH STREET AND 871 NORTH 5TH STREET. ERECT NEW SFD ON 869 AS PER PLANS AND EXISTING SFD ON 871 REMAIN
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 25927 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 626126 · PERMIT FOR THE RECONFIGURATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO (2) NEW LOTS FROM TWO (2) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS (869-71 N. 5TH) AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK (NTE 42" HIGH RAILING) ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE (
- Land recordLand record
2014
What this record suggests
The City file documents 7 permits touching bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · 1 zoning/board appeal on record · latest deed has shared-name parties — relationship unverified. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $4,547/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$11,369/year — $6,822/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.
2026: ($812,200 assessed − $487,368 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $4,547/yr
full-assessment scenario: $812,200 × 1.3998% ≈ $11,369/yr
The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.
The property, on paper
The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Stories
2
Interior
2,580 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,499 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
B
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted · 2015
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 869 N 5th St 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.
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
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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 with an optional full-assessment stress test, not a live Tax Center balance.
Block context
869 N 5th St sits on the 800 block of N 5th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 871 N 5th St · 873 N 5th St
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
- Neighborhood income & rents — US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 11:13 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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