{"asOf":"2026-07-10T08:01:33.036Z","block":"600-699 S 11TH ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/600-699-s-11th-st","address":"609 S 11TH ST","parcelNumber":"023264335","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=023264335","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"ROW 3 STY MASONRY","useLabel":"House","owner":"BACK JESSICA","coOwner":"BACK DAVID","marketValue":715300,"livableArea":2142,"yearBuilt":2012,"lastSale":{"price":675000,"date":"2017-05-26T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.942689366204014,"lng":-75.16009940140512,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.16017445,39.942722363],[-75.160013303,39.942702209],[-75.160024178,39.942656779],[-75.160184615,39.942675895],[-75.16017445,39.942722363]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19147","beds":3,"baths":2,"stories":2,"lotArea":785,"zoning":"RM1","grade":"C+","basement":"E","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"3","intCond":"3","garage":null,"homestead":true,"mail":"609 S 11TH ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19147","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT IS FOR THE ERECTION OF A 2ND AND 3RD STORY ADDITION (WITH REAR DECK AT THE 3RD STORY LEVEL) TO AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ROOF DECK AT THE 2ND STORY LEVEL FOR USE AS A NON-INCENDENTAL ","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2007-05-22","number":"1460","relatedPermit":null},{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR the creation of additional deck space at the third floor roof top elevation. To extend the deck area towards the font\nwall / street-line maintaining a 1'-0\" setback. Deck will be accessed by an existing pilothouse.","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2015-01-07","number":"24036","relatedPermit":"568315"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":5,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":578300,"taxable":209427},{"y":2017,"v":578300,"taxable":296502},{"y":2018,"v":578300,"taxable":296502},{"y":2019,"v":618500,"taxable":317113},{"y":2020,"v":670300,"taxable":343672},{"y":2021,"v":670300,"taxable":343672},{"y":2022,"v":670300,"taxable":343672},{"y":2023,"v":637200,"taxable":557200},{"y":2024,"v":637200,"taxable":557200},{"y":2025,"v":679600,"taxable":579600},{"y":2026,"v":679600,"taxable":579600},{"y":2027,"v":715300,"taxable":615300}],"taxNow":8113,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"45996","date":"2007-07-17","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2007-07-17","scope":"2-STORY ADDITION FOR 2-FAMILY DWELLING, LEGALIZE DOCTOR'S OFFICE ON FIRST FLOOR."},{"number":"158488","date":"2008-06-25","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"CONSTRUCTION OF A 2-STORY ADDITION FOR USE AS TWO DWELLING UNITS."},{"number":"364193","date":"2011-10-26","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-10-26","scope":"PROPOSED 2 STORY ADDITION WITH ACCESS TO ROOF DECK. NEW ROOF DECK OVER EXISITING RER PORTIOIN OF FIRST STORY ALSO PARTIAL CELLAR FOR UTILITIES"},{"number":"384642","date":"2012-01-24","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-10-15","scope":"\"APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED FEBRUARY, 2007. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES.\"SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORK"},{"number":"385873","date":"2012-02-09","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-10-15","scope":"FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A TWO STORY ADDITION AND A ROOF DECK. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A CONTRACTOR REGISTERED WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. THIS IS A NON-SPRINKLERED BUILDING."},{"number":"400618","date":"2012-05-24","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-10-15","scope":"INSTALL (2) THREE PIECE BATHROOMS (2-TOILETS, (2)-BATHTUBS/SHOWER, (2)SINKS), (1) TWO PIECE BATHROOM- (TOILET AND SINK), KITCHEN SINK, LAUNDRY TUB"},{"number":"410090","date":"2012-06-13","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-10-15","scope":"INSTALL ONE 95% FORCED AIR FURNACE IN BASEMENT WITH 2 TON A/C,INSTALL ONE 95% FORCED AIR FURNACE IN 3RD FL MECH ROOM WITH 2 1/2 TON A/C"},{"number":"411553","date":"2012-06-18","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-07-19","scope":"200AMP REWIRE PER 2008 NEC (SFD)"},{"number":"568315","date":"2015-06-16","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-06-16","scope":"EXTEND EXISTING ROOF TOP DECK."},{"number":"568318","date":"2015-06-16","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-08-13","scope":"EXTEND AN EXISTING ROOF TOP DECK AT THE ROOF TOP ELEVATIONS AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **POST THIS PERMIT ** ** POST THE PROJECT INFORMATION SIGN**"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.17,"timeline":[{"y":2011,"k":"land","p":190000},{"y":2011,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Addition"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2012,"k":"sale","p":575000},{"y":2015,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2017,"k":"sale","p":675000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #1460: CLOSED · Granted with conditions. Use permit #45996: COMPLETED.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: 158488 (EXPIRED).","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}