Philadelphia City property record for 5540 Devon St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.027 acres (1,154 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,900 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $181 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Foreclosure |
| APN | 12-2261500 |
| Primary APN | 12-2261500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,154 sqft (0.027 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Account Number | 261500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5540 DEVON ST |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19138-2316 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Description | 4215 3/8N WISTER |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PHILADELPHIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 24700 |
5540 Devon St, recreational vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Philadelphia City records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8805 DELPHINE RD, GLENSIDE, PA 19038-7429 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201853388827 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0051336666 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5540 DEVON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138-2316 |
| Document Number | 0053388827 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 53388827 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $139.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5540 DEVON ST PHILADELPHIA PA 191382316, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138-2316 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5540 Devon St was $181, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Philadelphia City assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County / Municipality | Philadelphia City |
| Unified School District | Philadelphia City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $14,800 (+14.73%) Land $14,800 | $14,800 (+14.73%) Land $14,800 | |
| 2026 | $181.00 (+0.56%) | $12,900 (-) Land $12,900 | $12,900 (-) Land $12,900 |
| 2025 | $180.00 | $12,900 Land $12,900 | $12,900 Land $12,900 |
| 2023 | $158.00 | $11,300 (-) Land $11,300 | $11,300 Land $11,300 |
| 2022 | $11,300 Land $11,300 | ||
| 2020 | $11,300 Land $11,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5540 Devon St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5540 Devon St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID PA1510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,884 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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