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5035 Walton Ave

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3 stories1,800 sqftRSA3built 1925

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$295K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this building 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$250K$500KZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) median$290K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  6. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  11. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. LicenseGERARD M GALSTER JR: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  14. LicenseGERARD GALSTER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  19. PermitMajor alteration
  20. PermitElectrical
  21. PermitPlumbing
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. LicenseGERARD GALSTER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. PermitMajor alteration
  26. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationWALL DETERIORATED
  29. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  30. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
  31. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  32. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  33. L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
  34. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  35. PermitAdministrative
  36. PermitMajor alteration
  37. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  38. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL
  39. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
  40. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  41. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionCSUINITIAL

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Verify the public record

$4,132/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $295,200 × 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 $290,400. 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 462066400
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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.

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

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Stories
3
Interior
1,800 sqft livable area
Lot
1,950 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3 city zoning code

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

Block context

5000 block of Walton Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5033 Walton Ave  ·  5037 Walton Ave

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 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

GERARD M GALSTER JRActive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 28, 2011 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

GERARD GALSTERInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Jul 20, 2009 · Terminal license date Sep 28, 2011

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 43 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-010064 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-14

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-006206 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-04

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-075005 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-075005 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2023-075005 · Violation VI-2023-057567 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  6. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-075005 · Violation VI-2023-057566 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-026554 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-026554 · FAILED

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

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-016857 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-03

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case CF-2022-026554 · Violation VI-2022-021372 · Code PM15-304.15 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2022-026554 · Violation VI-2022-021373 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-026554 · FAILED

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

  13. License issue eventGERARD M GALSTER JR: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 545044 · Active

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

  14. License terminal eventGERARD GALSTER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 479280 · Inactive

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

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 238269 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 238269 · 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 238269 · 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.

  18. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 238269 · Violation 1856256 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 236657 · COMPLETED

    REFRAME BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM AS PER PLAN. FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO REMOVE AND REFRAME INTERIOR NO-BEARING WALLS IN THE BEDROOM AND BATH ROOM WALLS. WALLS SHALL BE 2X4 STUDS 16"O.C. WITH 5/8"GWB. BATHROON WET LOCATIONS SHALL HAVE CEMENT BOARD PER B-2509. SEPARATE PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED IF ANY FIRE RESISTIVE RATING ASSEMBLIES ARE MOFIIFED. PROFESIONAL PLANS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING.

  20. PermitElectrical

    Permit 234463 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL WIRE AND DEVICES TO 3 FAMILY DWELLING AS PER 2005 NEC (WEST DISTRICT) INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA-72

  21. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 227592 · COMPLETED

    ALL NEW MAIN DRAIN & NECESSARY STACKS & VENTS, 3 KITCHEN SINKS, 2 - 3 PC BATHS TUBS, 3 - 3 PC BATHS WITH STALL SHOWERS, 3 STAND PIPES FOR WASHERS

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 110127 · 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. License issue eventGERARD GALSTER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 479280 · Inactive

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

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 187807 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 222470 · COMPLETED

    PERMIT TO COMPLY VIOLATION, CASE # 187807

  26. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 110127 · Violation 1294397 · Code PM-302.2/2 · 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 110127 · 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. ViolationWALL DETERIORATED

    Case 187807 · Violation 1187291 · Code PM-307.1/11 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 187807 · Violation 1187290 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU

    Case 187807 · Violation 1187289 · Code PM-307.1/19 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 187807 · Violation 1187288 · Code PM-307.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 187807 · Violation 1187287 · Code PM-307.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS

    Case 187807 · Violation 1187292 · Code PM-307.1/10 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 187807 · FAILED

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

  35. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 158378 · EXPIRED

    REPLACE AND REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WOOD ON FRONT PORCH AND ALL PENTS ALONG SIDE OF PROPERTY COVER ALL NEW WOOD WITH 30 YR ASPHALT SHINGLE

  36. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 115895 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, INSTALL WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS NO CHANGE IN SIZE OR LOCATIONS, NEW ROOF COVERING, INSTALL DRYWALL OVER EXISTING WALLS WITH NO NEW PARTITIONS ON THIS PERMIT, REPLACE HARDWOOD FLOORS WITH 3/4" PLYWOOD SHEATHING AS NEEDED, SECURE GALVANIZED WIRE MESH TO WALL AND APPLY STUCCO FINISH(150 SQ FT), INSTALL KITCHEN CABINETS.

  37. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 110726 · Violation 556903 · Code PM-307.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL

    Case 110726 · Violation 556910 · Code PM-307.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU

    Case 110726 · Violation 556906 · Code PM-307.1/19 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 110127 · Violation 1294396 · Code PM-306.0/1 · 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.

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

    Case 110127 · Violation 1294395 · Code PM-102.4/2 · 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.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 110127 · 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.

  43. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 110726 · CLOSED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 6:30 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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