House report

5230 Walton Ave

3 bd2 ba2 stories1,920 sqftRSA3built 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$471K 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$250K$500KZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) median$442K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record31 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $383K
  2. PermitPlumbing
  3. PermitNew Construction
  4. PermitPlumbing
  5. PermitElectrical
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  8. PermitMajor alteration
  9. PermitMajor alteration
  10. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  11. Deed / saleDeed / sale $65K
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 3
  13. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 6
  16. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  17. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  18. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  19. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  20. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  21. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  22. L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
  23. L&I violationWALL FRACTURED
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  26. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. L&I violationEXT RUBBISH/EXCESS STORAGE
  30. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $61K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$2,284/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $163,184 × 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 $441,500. 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 462084100
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $163,184 of $470,600 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

See the assessment math →
Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $60,995.34 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1986$1,297.16 total · $0.00 principal · $1,220.60 interest · $66.56 penalty1987$1,619.90 total · $0.00 principal · $1,562.44 interest · $47.46 penalty1988$1,450.56 total · $0.00 principal · $1,397.23 interest · $43.33 penalty1989$1,403.56 total · $0.00 principal · $1,350.54 interest · $43.02 penalty1990$1,573.53 total · $0.00 principal · $1,392.01 interest · $45.59 penalty1991$1,609.29 total · $0.00 principal · $1,421.57 interest · $47.90 penalty1992$1,576.37 total · $0.00 principal · $1,380.51 interest · $47.90 penalty1993$1,532.86 total · $0.00 principal · $1,339.46 interest · $47.90 penalty1994$1,587.20 total · $0.00 principal · $1,384.95 interest · $51.09 penalty1995$1,589.76 total · $0.00 principal · $1,341.14 interest · $51.09 penalty1996$2,085.42 total · $586.41 principal · $1,301.76 interest · $51.09 penalty1997$2,183.61 total · $729.88 principal · $1,259.04 interest · $51.09 penalty1998$2,113.98 total · $729.88 principal · $1,193.35 interest · $51.09 penalty1999$2,044.35 total · $729.88 principal · $1,127.66 interest · $51.09 penalty2000$1,974.72 total · $729.88 principal · $1,061.97 interest · $51.09 penalty2001$2,062.05 total · $790.69 principal · $1,079.29 interest · $55.35 penalty2002$1,986.62 total · $790.69 principal · $1,008.13 interest · $55.35 penalty2003$2,812.59 total · $1,167.80 principal · $1,383.84 interest · $81.75 penalty2004$2,582.54 total · $1,116.10 principal · $1,222.13 interest · $78.13 penalty2005$2,604.06 total · $1,116.10 principal · $1,121.68 interest · $78.13 penalty2006$2,369.59 total · $1,116.10 principal · $1,021.23 interest · $78.13 penalty2007$2,263.11 total · $1,116.10 principal · $920.78 interest · $78.13 penalty2008$2,156.63 total · $1,116.10 principal · $820.33 interest · $78.13 penalty2009$2,050.16 total · $1,116.10 principal · $719.88 interest · $78.13 penalty2010$1,943.68 total · $1,116.10 principal · $619.43 interest · $78.13 penalty2011$2,016.97 total · $1,226.58 principal · $570.36 interest · $85.86 penalty2012$1,972.34 total · $1,273.84 principal · $477.69 interest · $89.17 penalty2013$1,916.60 total · $1,319.64 principal · $376.10 interest · $92.37 penalty2014$2,523.97 total · $1,813.76 principal · $353.68 interest · $126.96 penalty2015$2,350.93 total · $1,813.76 principal · $190.44 interest · $126.96 penalty2016$1,741.23 total · $1,518.01 principal · $22.78 interest · $15.18 penalty

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 ~$2,284/year

$163,184 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$4,303/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$6,587/year

$470,600 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: ($470,600 assessed − $307,416 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $2,284/year Full-assessment scenario: $470,600 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,587/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
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,920 sqft livable area
Lot
1,975 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished city code C
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
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

5200 block of Walton Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5228 Walton Ave  ·  5232 Walton 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 31 dated rows
  1. Recorded transfer$383K transfer

    2020

  2. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 1028237 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE WATER SERVICE PA20193222639 "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  3. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1010977 · Expired

    INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)

  4. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 1009710 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FIXTURES TWO AND HALF BATHS AND KITCHEN; THREE(3) TOILETS, THREE(3) LAVS, TWO(2) BATHTUBS, ONE(1) KITCHE SINK, ONE(1) ONE(1) GARBAGE DISPOSAL, ONE(1)LAUNDRY TUB, ONE HOT WATER HEATER AS PER PHILADELPHIA 2014 PLUMBING CODE.

  5. PermitElectrical

    Permit 1008540 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE WITH GROUNDING, WIRE THROUGHOUT, INSTALL; LIGHT FIXTURES, SWITCHES, OUTLETS, AS PER 2014 NEC.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 1007827 · Expired

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS-REPAIR AND RENOVATE A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING; MINOR DEMO, INSTALL GYPBOARD, TRIM, AND OTHER FINISHES. 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. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. NO WORK PERMITTED IN BASEMENT OR CELLER WITH THIS PERMIT.

  7. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 611399 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 999937 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY UNSAFE VIOLATION NO. 611399 TO REPAIR EXTERIOR REAR SIDE WALL AND SIDE BAY AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEER REPORT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  9. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 994286 · ABANDONED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR REPAIRS TO THE FOINDATION AND SIDE BAY PROJECTION PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN TO RESOLVE CASE #611399. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #611399. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION."

  10. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 611399 · FAILED

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

  11. Recorded transfer$65K transfer

    2019

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 3

    Case 611399 · Violation 4994330 · Code PM15-304.1C · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 611399 · Violation 4994329 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 611399 · Violation 4994332 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 6

    Case 611399 · Violation 4994331 · Code PM15-304.1F · COMPLIED

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

  16. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 611399 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 441483 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 441483 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 441483 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 441483 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 441483 · Violation 4415282 · Code PM-307.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  22. ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS

    Case 441483 · Violation 4415281 · Code PM-307.1/10 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  23. ViolationWALL FRACTURED

    Case 441483 · Violation 4415283 · Code PM-307.1/9 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 441483 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 249912 · Violation 1839007 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 249912 · Violation 1839006 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 249912 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 249912 · 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.

  29. ViolationEXT RUBBISH/EXCESS STORAGE

    Case 249912 · Violation 1839005 · Code FC-304.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 249912 · Violation 1839004 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 249912 · 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.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 2:37 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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