House report

5243 Oakland St

3 bd1 ba2 stories1,236 sqftRSA5built 1945

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$211K 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$125K$250KZIP 19124 (Frankford · Juniata) median$217K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19124 (Frankford · Juniata) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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 record48 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  15. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  16. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  17. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  18. Deed / saleDeed / sale $120K
  19. LicenseMERLYN HORSFORD (AGENT: ARTUR REALTY): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  20. Deed / saleDeed / sale $58K
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR CRACKS
  27. L&I violationELEC-SYS MIN SERVICE-RES
  28. L&I violationINT-COOKING EQUIP MAINT-RES
  29. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  30. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT
  31. L&I violationEXT S-DOOR WEATHERTIGHT
  32. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
  33. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT
  34. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  35. L&I violationDRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR
  36. L&I violationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  40. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  41. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  42. L&I violationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES
  43. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. LicenseMERLYN HORSFORD (AGENT: ARTUR REALTY): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  46. InspectionL_CLIP
  47. InspectionL_CLIP
  48. Deed / saleDeed / sale $45K

Flags: $10K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $2K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,554/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $111,000 × 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 $217,300. 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 621402700
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$10,374.25 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2017–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$7,120.11 principal$1,263.69 interest$590.08 penalty$1,400.37 other charges
5years recorded 2017–2021tax periods 2018-12-04last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $136,900 total assessment, $136,900 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,100.39 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$1,460.62 total · $707.41 principal · $106.06 interest · $83.41 penalty2016$639.77 total · $504.26 principal · $7.56 interest · $5.04 penalty

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
1,236 sqft livable area
Lot
1,762 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished city code F
Heat
Hot water / radiators city code B
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
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.

Block context

5200 block of Oakland St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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.

MERLYN HORSFORD (AGENT: ARTUR REALTY)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 26, 2005 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 48 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-108109 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-108109 · Violation VI-2025-077412 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-108109 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-048854 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-048854 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-048854 · Violation VI-2025-036597 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-048854 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-107274 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-107274 · Violation VI-2023-080211 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-107274 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-048880 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-048880 · Violation VI-2022-036472 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-048880 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 633283 · Violation 4670334 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 633283 · Violation 4670335 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 531409 · Violation 3923614 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 531409 · Violation 3923615 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  18. Recorded transfer$120K transfer

    2013

  19. License terminal eventMERLYN HORSFORD (AGENT: ARTUR REALTY): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 320322 · Inactive

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

  20. Recorded transfer$58K transfer

    2012

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

    Case 264411 · 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.

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

    Case 264411 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 264411 · 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.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 264411 · 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.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 264411 · 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.

  26. ViolationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR CRACKS

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185110 · Code PM-304.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationELEC-SYS MIN SERVICE-RES

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185116 · Code PM-407.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationINT-COOKING EQUIP MAINT-RES

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185115 · Code PM-406.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185114 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185113 · Code PM-304.8/7 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationEXT S-DOOR WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185112 · Code PM-304.8/15 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185111 · Code PM-304.8/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185109 · Code PM-304.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185108 · Code PM-304.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationDRAINAGE-YARD DRAIN REPAIR

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185107 · Code PM-302.4/8 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX

    Case 264411 · Violation 2185106 · Code FC-605.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 264411 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 230980 · 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.

  39. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 230980 · Violation 1643718 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 230980 · Violation 1643715 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 230980 · Violation 1643716 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES

    Case 230980 · Violation 1643719 · Code PM-405.3/13 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 230980 · Violation 1643717 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 230980 · 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.

  45. License issue eventMERLYN HORSFORD (AGENT: ARTUR REALTY): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 320322 · Inactive

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

  46. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 31624 · CLOSED

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

  47. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 31624 · FAILED

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

  48. Recorded transfer$45K transfer

    2003

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 10:18 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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