2026 assessment
$327K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
5309 Chester Ave
2,421 sqftRSA5built 1900
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19143 area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
5300 block of Chester Ave
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$252K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$252K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$212K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$212K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$154K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$154K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$154K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$273K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$273K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$327K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$327K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$331K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2015Deed / sale $50KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2017Deed / sale $220KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2008-04-29Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-09-18PROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-09-18PROSEC- EMERG IMMED RIA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-09-18PROSECUTION INFOA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-09-18AFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2007-09-18HC BOARDA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2011-05-11LICENSE-RES SFD/2FDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2011-05-11LICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENTA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2011-05-11HC BOARDA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2011-08-11LICENSE RES CAL REQUIREDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2011-08-11HC BOARDA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-03-17HC PCH INSA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-09-23HC BOARDA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-09-23HC BOARDA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-01-17PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2012-01-11CARMEN BROWN-HATCHER (HOUSE OF FRIENDS): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2012-01-11BROWN OMELIA: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2014-02-28CARMEN BROWN-HATCHER (HOUSE OF FRIENDS): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2004-04-15BROWN OMELIA: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2012-12-22BROWN OMELIA: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2004-03-01BROWN OMELIA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record23 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $220K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $50K
- LicenseCARMEN BROWN-HATCHER (HOUSE OF FRIENDS): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseBROWN OMELIA: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- LicenseCARMEN BROWN-HATCHER (HOUSE OF FRIENDS): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseBROWN OMELIA: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- InspectionHC BOARD
- InspectionHC BOARD
- L&I violationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED
- InspectionHC BOARD
- L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
- L&I violationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT
- InspectionHC BOARD
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
- L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
- L&I violationPROSECUTION INFO
- L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQ
- InspectionHC BOARD
- InspectionHC PCH INS
- LicenseBROWN OMELIA: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseBROWN OMELIA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
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Property tax
$3,172/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $226,600 × 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 $331,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 5112748052026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Interior
2,421 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,616 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
5300 block of Chester Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5307 Chester Ave · 5311 Chester Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
BROWN OMELIAInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 15, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
CARMEN BROWN-HATCHER (HOUSE OF FRIENDS)Inactive
Rental · Initial issue date Jan 11, 2012 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2014
BROWN OMELIAInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 1, 2004 · Terminal license date Jan 11, 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 23 dated rows
- Recorded transfer$220K transfer
2017
- Recorded transfer$50K transfer
2015
- License terminal eventCARMEN BROWN-HATCHER (HOUSE OF FRIENDS): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 552162 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventBROWN OMELIA: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 201613 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 129240 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventCARMEN BROWN-HATCHER (HOUSE OF FRIENDS): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 552162 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventBROWN OMELIA: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 215802 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationHC BOARD
Case 129240 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHC BOARD
Case 129240 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED
Case 129240 · Violation 2226101 · Code PM-102.8/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHC BOARD
Case 129240 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
Case 129240 · Violation 2226099 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT
Case 129240 · Violation 2226100 · Code PM-102.6/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHC BOARD
Case 129240 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 143188 · COMPLETED
ERECT INTERIOR STAIRWAY FROM 3RD TO 2ND FLR AS PER PLANS
- ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
Case 129240 · Violation 2226097 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED
Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
Case 129240 · Violation 2226096 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPROSECUTION INFO
Case 129240 · Violation 2226095 · Code A-503.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQ
Case 129240 · Violation 2226098 · Code FC-904.2/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHC BOARD
Case 129240 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHC PCH INS
Case 54923 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventBROWN OMELIA: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 201613 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventBROWN OMELIA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 215802 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 11:40 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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