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5137 W Columbia Ave

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3 bd1 ba2 stories1,340 sqftRSA5built 1925

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Entity-held

2026 assessment
$59K 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$100K$200KZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) median$66K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record77 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitCity Demolition
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  6. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  8. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  9. L&I violationEXTERIOR FLOORING
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. TeardownDemolished
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  17. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DECORATIVE FEATURES
  21. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  31. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  32. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  33. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  34. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  35. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  38. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  41. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  43. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  44. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  45. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  46. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  47. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  48. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED ID
  49. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  50. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  51. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  52. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  53. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  55. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  56. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  57. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  58. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  59. L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
  60. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  61. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  62. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  63. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  64. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  65. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  66. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  67. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  68. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  69. L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
  70. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  71. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  72. InspectionBRU INSP
  73. InspectionBRU INSP
  74. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  75. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  76. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  77. InspectionBRU INSP

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $65,500. 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 521057300
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,340 sqft livable area
Lot
1,131 sqft
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Exterior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Interior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
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.

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Phila Redevelopment Auth · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 57 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $8.5M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1234 Market St, Philadelphia PA, 19107

Block context

5100 block of W Columbia Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5135 W Columbia Ave  ·  5139 W Columbia Ave

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 76 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-072831 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitCity Demolition

    Permit DP-2025-000777 · Completed

    Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-072831. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 5135, 5139 W. Columbia Ave. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-009450 · 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.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-072831 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2025-072831 · Violation VI-2025-052958 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2025-072831 · Violation VI-2025-052959 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2025-072831 · Violation VI-2025-052960 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2025-072831 · Violation VI-2025-052961 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR FLOORING

    Case CF-2025-072831 · Violation VI-2025-052962 · Code PM15-304.1(I) · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-072831 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 577968 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-055619 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2023-055619 · Violation VI-2023-041693 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2023-055619 · Violation VI-2023-041694 · Code PM15-304.19V · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS

    Case CF-2023-055619 · Violation VI-2023-041695 · Code PM15-304.12 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS

    Case CF-2023-055619 · Violation VI-2023-041696 · Code PM15-304.12 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DECORATIVE FEATURES

    Case CF-2023-055619 · Violation VI-2023-041697 · Code PM15-304.8 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2023-055619 · Violation VI-2023-041698 · Code PM15-901.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-055619 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 605512 · 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.

  36. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 605512 · Violation 4460967 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 605512 · Violation 4460966 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 605512 · 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.

  39. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 577968 · Violation 211937527 · Code PM15-304.1G · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  40. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 577968 · Violation 211937528 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  41. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · NONE

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 577968 · FAILED

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

  43. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · FAILED

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

  44. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · FAILED

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

  45. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · FAILED

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

  46. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · FAILED

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

  47. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED ID

    Case 494373 · Violation 3656462 · Code PM-308.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  48. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 494373 · Violation 3656463 · Code PM-308.1/11 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  49. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · FAILED

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

  50. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 494373 · FAILED

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

  51. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 494373 · NONE

  52. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 442463 · 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.

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 442463 · 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.

  55. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 442463 · Violation 3296296 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 442463 · Violation 3296293 · 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.

  57. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 442463 · Violation 3296294 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC

    Case 442463 · Violation 3296295 · Code PM-304.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 339684 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  60. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 442463 · 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.

  61. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · FAILED

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

  62. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 403586 · Violation 4265984 · Code PM-307.1/12 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  63. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 403586 · FAILED

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

  64. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 339684 · 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.

  65. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 339684 · 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.

  66. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 339684 · Violation 2604416 · Code PM-306.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

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

    Case 339684 · Violation 2604413 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  68. ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC

    Case 339684 · Violation 2604415 · Code PM-304.5/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  69. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 339684 · Violation 2604414 · Code PM-302.4/7 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  70. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 339684 · 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.

  71. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 175235 · FAILED

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

  72. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 175235 · CLOSED

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

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

    Case 175235 · Violation 1242220 · 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.

  74. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 175235 · Violation 1242222 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 175235 · Violation 1242221 · 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.

  76. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 175235 · FAILED

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 31, 2026, 6:20 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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