Property report
5873 Ridge Ave
1 story4,260 sqftCMX2.5built 1950
Individual owner on record
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $2,492,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.9M 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$1.9M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$2.5M 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 · 2005Deed / sale $550KA 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 · 2007-05-14ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2008-09-10ZoningThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2008-11-03Major 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 ↗
- Permit · 2008-11-28PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2012-10-12AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-01-13DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-07-30Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-07-30SignThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-08-01HIGH WEEDS-CUTA 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 · 2019-08-01CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA 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 · 2006-02-06BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-02-06BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-04-06BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2014-08-14BENEFICIAL MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing 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 · 2006-02-16ST EDMONDS FEDERAL S & L: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing 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 ↗
- Certification · 2026-05-07Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
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.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitSign
- LicenseBENEFICIAL MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- PermitDemolition
- PermitAlteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseST EDMONDS FEDERAL S & L: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $550K
Verify the public record
Property tax
$24,151/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,725,300 × 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 $2,492,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8829633252026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
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.”
Property report
Not a house
Bank. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
Block context
5800 block of Ridge Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5877 Ridge Ave · 5801 Ridge Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 21, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 16 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-013737 · Certified
Expires 2027-05-07
- ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
Case 698595 · Violation 5130117 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 698595 · Violation 5130116 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 990339 · COMPLETED
FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN AND MODIFICATION OF ONE (1) FREESTANDING SIGN (ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED) AND RE-FACE EXISTING ONE (ATM) WALL SIGN AND RE-FACING ONE EXISTING WINDOW SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. USES: FOR SIGNS ACCESSORY TO EXISTING FINANCIAL SERVICES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
- PermitSign
Permit 990340 · COMPLETED
FOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN AND MODIFICATION OF ONE (1) FREESTANDING SIGN (ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED) AND RE-FACE EXISTING ONE (ATM) WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLAN. *ALL ANCHORAGES TO BE THREADED BOLTS WITH LOCK WASHERS WITH POSITIVE ANCHORAGE TO METAL STUD STOREFRONT PER PLANS - ALL HARDWARE SHALL BE SIZED TO SUPPORT WEIGHT OF INSTALLED LETTERS / SIGN COMPONENTS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK*
- License issue eventBENEFICIAL MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 638488 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 514928 · COMPLETED
REMOVE CONCRETE VAULT FROM INTERIOR OF SPACE. CONCRETE VAULT IS A FREE STANDING VAULT AND WILL NOT HAVE ANY IMPACT ON THE EXISTING STRUCTURE.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 432496 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW ROOF .060 EPDM MEMBRAND ROOING ON CLERESTORY ROOFS, OVER NEW 1.5 INCH INSULATION, NEW .032 ALUMINUM DRIP EDGE. INSTALL NEW ROOF COVER AS PER MANUFACTURE'S SPECIFICATIONS. . NEW ROOF COVERINGS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING ALL EXISTING LAYERS WHEN THE ROOF HAS TWO OR MORE APPLICATIONS OF ANY TYPE OF ROOF COVERING. SUBMIT ROOF CERTIFICATION TO INSPECTOR FOR FINAL INSPECTION.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 190301 · COMPLETED
INSTALL RWC
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 183031 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION 1 STORY ROOF OVER DRIVE THRU PAVILION. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS ON 2ND FLOOR RE-CONFIGURE SITE FOR TOTAL OF 14 PARKING SPACES, RECONFIGURED RETAINING WALL FOR ENLARGED DRIVE ENTRANCE. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A CONTRACTOR LICENSED WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM WITH THE APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitZoning
Permit 163276 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO LOTS - 5871 AND 5873 RIDGE AVENUE CREATE DRIVE THROUGH PAVILLION AT EXISTING BANK - FIRST AND SECOND FLR. IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ONE APARMENT ON THE THIRD FLOOR AND RECONFIGURE PARKING FOR A NEW TOTAL OF 14 SPACES INCLUDING 1 HANDICAPPED SPACE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 75877 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) 110 VOLT LAMP POST PER 2005 CODE (NORTH DISTRICT)
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 56080 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventST EDMONDS FEDERAL S & L: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 356549 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 56080 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$550K transfer
2005
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 12:48 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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