House report

1721 S 5th St

6 bd2 ba3 stories2,557 sqftRM1built 1915

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$640K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19148 (Pennsport · Lower Moyamensing) median$642K2009201220152018202120242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 (Pennsport · Lower Moyamensing) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionEP_ELEC
  2. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  3. PermitElectrical
  4. InspectionEP_ELEC
  5. PermitElectrical
  6. InspectionEP_ELEC
  7. L&I violationNOT CONFORM TO PRC/NEC
  8. L&I violationBOX-SIZE PER CODE TABLE
  9. L&I violationRACEWAY-SECURE & SUPPORT
  10. L&I violationPROTECT-WIRE FROM NAIL/SCREW
  11. L&I violationOVERCURRENT-INSTALL PROP SIZE
  12. L&I violationCIRC REQ'D-COUNTERTOP
  13. L&I violationRECEPT REQ'D-WALL SPACE
  14. L&I violationEQUIP NOT PER LABEL & LISTING
  15. InspectionEP_ELEC
  16. PermitMajor alteration
  17. LicenseWELLS FARGO BANK N.A.: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed
  18. PermitAlteration
  19. PermitPlumbing
  20. PermitMechanical
  21. PermitElectrical
  22. PermitElectrical
  23. PermitAlteration
  24. LicenseWELLS FARGO BANK N.A.: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  25. LicenseCARLOS & EMILEE SMITH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed
  26. LicenseCARLOS & EMILEE SMITH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  27. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  28. InspectionBP_BLDG
  29. InspectionBP_BLDG
  30. InspectionBP_BLDG
  31. InspectionBP_BLDG
  32. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  33. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  34. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  35. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  36. InspectionBP_BLDG
  37. PermitAlteration
  38. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  39. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  40. InspectionBP_BLDG
  41. L&I violationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
  42. InspectionBP_BLDG

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$3,257/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $232,645 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $641,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 011450200
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $232,645 of $639,900 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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.”

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$3,257/year

$232,645 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$5,700/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$8,957/year

$639,900 scenario basis

The assessment roll does not identify
  • Legal basis or program
  • Approval or expiration date
  • Treatment after a sale
  • Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math 2026: ($639,900 assessed − $407,255 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $3,257/year Full-assessment scenario: $639,900 × 1.3998% ≈ $8,957/year

Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
2,557 sqft livable area
Lot
1,036 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
B assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1700 block of S 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1719 S 5th St  ·  1723 S 5th St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.Closed

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Mar 25, 2014 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2018

CARLOS & EMILEE SMITHClosed

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Oct 31, 2011 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2014

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 42 dated rows
  1. InvestigationEP_ELEC

    Case 632531 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 203872 · PASSED

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

  3. PermitElectrical

    Permit 941489 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1)30 AMP- 240 VOLT CIRCUIT W/10-2 ROMEX TO NEW ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER. PER 2008 NEC

  4. InvestigationEP_ELEC

    Case 632531 · FAILED

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

  5. PermitElectrical

    Permit 878595 · COMPLETED

    ON AN EXISTING 200AMP SERVICE,CORRECT ALL ELECTRICAL VIOLATIONS AND LEGALIZE WORK DONE BY OTHERS BY REMOVING ALL EXISTING WIRING AND DOING A COMPLETE REWIRE OF SFD WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  6. InvestigationEP_ELEC

    Case 632531 · FAILED

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

  7. ViolationNOT CONFORM TO PRC/NEC

    Case 632531 · Violation 4780485 · Code E-1201.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationBOX-SIZE PER CODE TABLE

    Case 632531 · Violation 4780496 · Code E-1201.1/316 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationRACEWAY-SECURE & SUPPORT

    Case 632531 · Violation 4780495 · Code E-1201.1/301 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationPROTECT-WIRE FROM NAIL/SCREW

    Case 632531 · Violation 4780494 · Code E-1201.1/300 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationOVERCURRENT-INSTALL PROP SIZE

    Case 632531 · Violation 4780493 · Code E-1201.1/223 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationCIRC REQ'D-COUNTERTOP

    Case 632531 · Violation 4780492 · Code E-1201.1/208 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationRECEPT REQ'D-WALL SPACE

    Case 632531 · Violation 4780491 · Code E-1201.1/207 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationEQUIP NOT PER LABEL & LISTING

    Case 632531 · Violation 4780490 · Code E-1201.1/106 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationEP_ELEC

    Case 632531 · FAILED

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

  16. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 866091 · ABANDONED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT, TO INCLUDE DRYWALL AND SHEETROCK, REMODEL BATHROOM AND KITCHEN, NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENING. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED JANUARY 2011. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. NOTE: CONTRACTOR IS LISTED AS A "SOLE PROPRIETOR" AND HAS NO EMPLOYEES AND/OR WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE - ALL SUBCONTRACTORS REQUIRE SEPARATE LICENSES AND INSURANCE SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORK. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT.

  17. License terminal eventWELLS FARGO BANK N.A.: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 622870 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  18. PermitAlteration

    Permit 814451 · EXPIRED

    EZ ALTERATIONS PERMIT STANDARD - INSTALL 5' SLIDING PATIO DOOR UNIT IN REAR WALL OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IN EXISTING DOOR & WINDOW OPENINGS. OWNER OCCUPANT IS INSTALLING THE PATIO DOOR ASSEMBLY.

  19. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 796492 · EXPIRED

    INSTALL 2 WATER CLOSETS, 2 LAVY SINKS, 2 BATH/SHOWERS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 LAUNDRY TUB, WATER HEATER - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  20. PermitMechanical

    Permit 795990 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 792525 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW BRANCH CIRCUIT, NEW GROUNDING SYSTEM, NEW HARDWIRE SMOKE DETECTOR, NEW PLUGS AND SWITCH, NEW LIGHTS, UPGRADE SERVICE FROM 100AMP TO 200AMP AS PER NEC 2008 CODE (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  22. PermitElectrical

    Permit 773284 · COMPLETED

    NEW 200A CIRCUIT BREAKER SERVICE, 40- CIRCUITS... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING (NO OTHER WORK ON THIS PERMIT)

  23. PermitAlteration

    Permit 768099 · COMPLETED

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.NEW OWNER EMMITT L BOYD TO PERFOMR WORK. IF CONTRACTOR IS HIRED HIS INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO INSPECTOR TO UPDATE THE SYSTEM.

  24. License issue eventWELLS FARGO BANK N.A.: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 622870 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  25. License terminal eventCARLOS & EMILEE SMITH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 547663 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  26. License issue eventCARLOS & EMILEE SMITH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 547663 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

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

    Case 203872 · 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.

  28. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 203872 · CLOSED

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

  29. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 203872 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 203872 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 203872 · FAILED

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

  32. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 203872 · Violation 1591655 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 203872 · Violation 1591656 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 228741 · Violation 1415459 · Code A-301.1/55 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  35. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 228741 · Violation 1415458 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  36. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 203872 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. PermitAlteration

    Permit 228741 · EXPIRED

    APPLY 1/2" DRYWALL TO EXISTING PARTITIONS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

  38. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 203872 · Violation 1591653 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 203872 · Violation 1591654 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 203872 · FAILED

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

  41. ViolationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC

    Case 203872 · Violation 1591652 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  42. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 203872 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 6:10 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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