House report

5657 Willows Ave

3 bd1 ba1,160 sqftRSA5built 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$129K OPA value, not a listing price
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14 violation rows marked OPEN in 5 active cases

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Case CF-2021-014999

Exterior Structure Protective Treatment

IN VIOLATION

Opened Mar 4, 2021 · Latest inspection FAILED · May 21, 2021

  • Exterior Structure Protective TreatmentPM15-304.2
Case CF-2024-080930

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 26, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 24, 2025

  • Exterior Area WeedsPM15-302.4
  • Exterior Area SanitationPM15-302.1
  • Vacant Structure & LandPM15-301
  • Exterior Structure Windows, Skylights Door FramesPM15-304.13
Case CF-2025-011981

Vacant Structure License

IN VIOLATION

Opened Feb 24, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 24, 2025

  • Vacant Structure License9-3905
Case CF-2026-079423

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 1, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 1, 2026

  • Vacant Structure & LandPM15-301
  • Exterior Area SanitationPM15-302.1
  • Vacant & Open PropertiesPM15-901.1
Case CF-2026-079471

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 1, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 1, 2026

  • Exterior Area SanitationPM15-302.1
  • Exterior Structure Windows, Skylights Door FramesPM15-304.13
  • Exterior Structure Protective TreatmentPM15-304.2
  • Exterior Structure Roof DrainagePM15-304.7
  • Exterior Structure DoorsPM15-304.15

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

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 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) median$135K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  3. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  14. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  16. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  17. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  28. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  29. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. Deed / saleDeed / sale $11K
  32. InspectionBRU INSP
  33. PermitAlteration
  34. AppealRB_LIRB
  35. InspectionBRU INSP
  36. L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
  37. InspectionBRU INSP

Flags: 14 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · $2K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$407/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $29,100 × 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 $135,200. 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 513209800
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

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

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$1,700.10 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2012–2020. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$0.00 principal$1,010.05 interest$218.42 penalty$471.63 other charges
5years recorded 2012–2020tax periods 2022-02-09last payment in snapshot Noactionable flag Yespayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $62,800 total assessment, $62,800 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 $3,247.63 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2012$343.29 total · $0.00 principal · $217.51 interest · $53.38 penalty2013$1,822.13 total · $1,120.92 principal · $323.72 interest · $79.54 penalty2014$1,082.21 total · $656.47 principal · $128.01 interest · $45.95 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
Interior
1,160 sqft livable area
Lot
1,337 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average city code 5
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 OPEN · City affirmed · 2009

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

5600 block of Willows Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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 37 dated rows
  1. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2026-079423 · Violation VI-2026-049014 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2026-079423 · Violation VI-2026-049016 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  3. ViolationVACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2026-079423 · Violation VI-2026-049017 · Code PM15-901.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2026-079471 · Violation VI-2026-049065 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2026-079471 · Violation VI-2026-049066 · Code PM15-304.13 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2026-079471 · Violation VI-2026-049067 · Code PM15-304.2 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2026-079471 · Violation VI-2026-049068 · Code PM15-304.7 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case CF-2026-079471 · Violation VI-2026-049069 · Code PM15-304.15 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-079423 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-079471 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-080930 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011981 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-011981 · Violation VI-2025-009315 · Code 9-3905 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  14. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-080930 · Violation VI-2024-063418 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-080930 · Violation VI-2024-063419 · Code PM15-302.4 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2024-080930 · Violation VI-2024-063420 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2024-080930 · Violation VI-2024-063421 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2024-080930 · Violation VI-2024-063422 · Code PM15-304.13 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-080930 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2023-047947 · Violation VI-2023-036905 · Code PM15-302.1 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-047947 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-014999 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-014999 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2021-014999 · Violation VI-2021-011732 · Code PM15-304.2 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-014999 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 660351 · 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.

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 660351 · Violation 4849114 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 660351 · Violation 4849115 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 660351 · Violation 4849116 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 660351 · 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.

  31. Recorded transfer$11K transfer

    2017

  32. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 188517 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. PermitAlteration

    Permit 317397 · COMPLETED

    SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING - INSTALL ROOF, MODIFIED; RE-ROOF (REPLACEMENT).

  34. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 8289 · OPEN · City affirmed

    Related permit 188517 · WE WERE TO GET THE WORK DONE BY THE PHILA. HOUSING CORPORATION (DEC. 2ND TO DEC 16TH). THE WEATHER DID NOT PERMIT THE WORK TO BE DONE. THE PAPER WORK WAS SENT BACK TO PHDC TO BE ASSESSED AGAIN BECAUSE OF LACK OF FUNDS.

  35. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 188517 · FAILED

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

  36. ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC

    Case 188517 · Violation 1339177 · Code PM-304.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 188517 · 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 25, 2026, 1:22 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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