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5177-79 W Columbia Ave

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1,685 sqftRSA5built 2016

Property at a glanceHouse

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$22K 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$22K2011201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record54 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseCentennial Village LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. LicenseCentennial Village LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  3. PermitPlumbing
  4. PermitSuppression
  5. PermitElectrical
  6. PermitMechanical
  7. PermitNew construction
  8. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  9. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  10. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  11. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  12. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  13. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  14. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  15. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  16. PermitZoning/use
  17. PermitZoning
  18. PermitZoning
  19. InspectionCSUSTUBAR
  20. InspectionCSUTESTPIT
  21. InspectionCSUFINAL
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. InspectionCSUCURBINT
  25. PermitZoning/use
  26. TeardownDemolished
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUSTUBAR
  30. InspectionCSUFINAL
  31. InspectionCSUTESTPIT
  32. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  33. InspectionCSUCURBINT
  34. L&I violationVACANT PROP UNSAFE
  35. L&I violationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED ID
  38. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  39. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  40. L&I violationF/C DETERIORATED ID COLLAPSE
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  43. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  44. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL
  45. L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
  46. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  47. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  48. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  49. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  50. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  53. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  54. InspectionCSUINITIAL

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Verify the public record

$77/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $5,475 × 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 $21,900. 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 886811516
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $5,475 of $21,900 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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.

Interior
1,685 sqft livable area
Lot
2,346 sqft
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
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

Centennial Village LP · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 15 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.5M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia PA, 19102

Block context

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

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Next door: 5175 W Columbia Ave  ·  5173 W Columbia 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 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

Centennial Village LPInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 8, 2018 · Terminal license date May 6, 2026

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 49 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventCentennial Village LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 768659 · Inactive

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

  2. License issue eventCentennial Village LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 768659 · Inactive

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

  3. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 822277 · COMPLETED

    HD, CT, FAI, WS PA201727773282 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. 1-KS, 2-WC, 2-LAV, 1-TUB & 1-STANDPIPE THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  4. PermitSuppression

    Permit 755251 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 1" COMBINED FIRE & DOMESTIC SERVICE LINE FOR A TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D.

  5. PermitElectrical

    Permit 761883 · COMPLETED

    SINGLE FAMILY - INSTALL 150 AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH PANELS, METERS, AND GROUNDING TO SINGLE FAMILY UNIT WITH SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, LIGHTS, DOORBELL, INTERCONNECTED SMOKES, PHONE AND TV LINES AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)

  6. PermitMechanical

    Permit 758246 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF (1) HVAC UNIT WITH ELECTRIC A/C (INCLUDING DUCTWORK AND ALL ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES).

  7. PermitNew construction

    Permit 670557 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. AMENDED PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SEALED ROOF TRUSS DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  8. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 541304 · Violation 3989070 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 541304 · Violation 3989071 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 541306 · Violation 3989091 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 541306 · Violation 3989092 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 488832 · Violation 3618840 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 488832 · Violation 3618841 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 488836 · Violation 3618850 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 488836 · Violation 3618849 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  16. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 577526 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A FRONT PORCH. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SEE A/P NO 573386

  17. PermitZoning

    Permit 573386 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS (5177 W COLUMBIA AVE & 5179 W COLUMBIA AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A FRONT PORCH. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  18. PermitZoning

    Permit 576261 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS (5177 W COLUMBIA AVE & 5179 W COLUMBIA AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. SEE A/P NO 576261

  19. InvestigationCSUFINAL

    Case 323734 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 348628 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  21. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 323734 · CLOSED

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

  22. InvestigationCSUCURBINT

    Case 323734 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 519369 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISITING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT.

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 323734 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 348628 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationCSUFINAL

    Case 347092 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationCSUTESTPIT

    Case 347092 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. InvestigationCSUCURBINT

    Case 347092 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. ViolationVACANT PROP UNSAFE

    Case 348628 · Violation 2693743 · Code PM-307.1/1 · DEMOLISH

  30. ViolationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL

    Case 348628 · Violation 2693742 · Code A-301.6/1 · DEMOLISH

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 348628 · FAILED

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

  32. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED ID

    Case 347092 · Violation 2568945 · Code PM-308.1/1 · DEMOLISH

  33. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 347092 · Violation 2568944 · Code A-304.1/1 · DEMOLISH

  34. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 347092 · Violation 2568946 · Code PM-308.1/11 · DEMOLISH

  35. ViolationF/C DETERIORATED ID COLLAPSE

    Case 347092 · Violation 2568947 · Code PM-308.1/4 · DEMOLISH

  36. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 347092 · FAILED

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

  37. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 297771 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 323734 · FAILED

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

  39. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL

    Case 323734 · Violation 3286910 · Code PM-307.1/6 · DEMOLISH

  40. ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS

    Case 323734 · Violation 3286908 · Code PM-307.1/10 · DEMOLISH

  41. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 323734 · Violation 3286909 · Code PM-307.1/2 · DEMOLISH

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 323734 · FAILED

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 315474 · 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.

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

    Case 315474 · Violation 2356749 · 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.

  45. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 315474 · Violation 2356750 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 315474 · 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.

  47. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 297771 · FAILED

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

  48. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 297771 · Violation 2347139 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED

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

  49. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 297771 · 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 24, 2026, 11:47 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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