House report

1243 S 23rd St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 2,059 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $249K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $271K · sold 3×. On the 1200 block of S 23rd St in ZIP 19146.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,091/year

2026 taxable assessment $149,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $271,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 361334800
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 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.

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

Permit on record

Record summary

$18K transfer recorded in 2011. Mechanical permit recorded in 2013.

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What to do with this

The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.

If you’re buying

Built 1925: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

Zoned RSA5: one household by right

Single-family rowhouse (the classic Philly row). Converting to a duplex or apartments needs a use variance the zoning board rarely grants — Pennsylvania courts require a physical hardship of the lot itself, and economics alone do not qualify.

Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.

Assessment and tax history

Every fetched annual City assessment for this house, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.

Assessed value
$249,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $271,300 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$132
block $190 · below block
Assessment change
+245%
+12%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +9% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,091
0.84% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$250K$500KZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$271K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  2. PermitMechanical
  3. PermitElectrical
  4. PermitPlumbing
  5. PermitMajor alteration
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. LicenseRental
  9. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  12. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  13. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  14. PermitMajor alteration
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. Deed / saleDeed / sale $75K
  17. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  20. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  21. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
  22. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. Deed / saleDeed / sale $18K
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. L&I violationWALL BULGED
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. L&I violationVACANT PROP UNSAFE
  29. L&I violationWALL BULGED
  30. L&I violationROOF DETERIORATED
  31. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  32. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  33. InspectionBRU INSP
  34. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  35. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  36. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  37. InspectionBRU INSP
  38. LicenseRental

The short read

$18K transfer recorded in 2011. Mechanical permit recorded in 2013.

A selected summary of the main sequence. The chart above and source ledger below contain every fetched dated row.

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Browse 38 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 585330 · Inactive

    US BANK NATIONAL (C/O WELLS FARGO) · Expires 2015-02-28 · Inactive 2015-04-29

  2. PermitMechanical

    Permit 454235 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE EXISTING DUCTWORK IN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME. NO APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT ON THIS PERMIT.

  3. PermitElectrical

    Permit 444695 · COMPLETED

    REWIRE THROUGHOUT PER 2008 NEC (SFD)

  4. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 440093 · COMPLETED

    REPLACING HOUSE TRAP & MAIN DRAIN TO FRONT OF BASEMENT PA20123330569 (SFD)

  5. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 438109 · EXPIRED

    "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

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 436314 · ABANDONED

    ELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS - INSTALLATION OF A NEW 200AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE - INSTALLATION OF (2)20AMP CIRCUITS TO KITCHEN AREA - WORK WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2008 NEC

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 328883 · 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.

  8. LicenseRental

    License 565574 · Inactive

    LENNY LUCKIN (FIRST MILLENIUM LLC AGT) · Expires 2013-02-28 · Inactive 2013-02-26

  9. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 328883 · Violation 2446259 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 328883 · 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.

  11. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 172659 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 172659 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 172659 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  14. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 384508 · COMPLETED

    PERMIT TO REPAIR/REBUILD SOUTH WALL OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ENGINEERS REPORT SUBMITTED BY DANIEL BANKS P.E. DATE 1-24-12.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 301448 · 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.

  16. Recorded transfer$75K transfer

    2012

  17. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 550520 · Inactive

    LENNY LUCKIN (FIRST MILLENIUM LLC AGT) · Expires 2012-02-29 · Inactive 2012-05-29

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 301448 · 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.

  19. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 172659 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 172659 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)

    Case 301448 · Violation 2335757 · Code PM-304.8/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  22. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 301448 · Violation 2335758 · Code PM-306.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 301448 · 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.

  24. Recorded transfer$18K transfer

    2011

  25. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 202685 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. ViolationWALL BULGED

    Case 202685 · Violation 1358307 · Code PM-307.1/8 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 202685 · CANCELLED

  28. ViolationVACANT PROP UNSAFE

    Case 172659 · Violation 2413527 · Code PM-307.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationWALL BULGED

    Case 172659 · Violation 2413529 · Code PM-307.1/8 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationROOF DETERIORATED

    Case 172659 · Violation 2413528 · Code PM-307.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 172659 · FAILED

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

  32. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 154515 · Violation 1007366 · 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.

  33. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 154515 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 154515 · Violation 902178 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  35. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 154515 · Violation 902179 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 154515 · Violation 902177 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 154515 · FAILED

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

  38. LicenseRental

    License 348028 · Inactive

    MAHMOUD ABDUL BASIR · Expires 2006-02-28 · Inactive 2012-05-29

What this record suggests

The City file documents 6 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing. 4 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
2,059 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,184 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 1243 S 23rd St takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$271K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2012) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.66% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
modeled year-1 return

Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.

Block context

1243 S 23rd St sits on the 1200 block of S 23rd St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 9:34 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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