2026 taxable assessment $92,954 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $350,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
2222 Dickinson St
3 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,444 sqft · RM1 · built 1923
Absentee individual · assessed $352K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $350K · sold 3×. On the 2200 block of Dickinson St.
Property summary
Assessment$352,1002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $350,300
Last sale$380KRecorded 2024 · later nominal deed
Est. tax bill$1,301/year2026 taxable assessment · full-value scenario $4,929/year · basis and term unverified
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits6Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open10 historical across 4 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.
BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.
A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 3640329002026 OPA taxes $92,954 of $352,100 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.
See the assessment math →Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $5,046.79 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2009$16.59 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty2010$171.66 total · $0.00 principal · $113.46 interest · $15.75 penalty2011$223.74 total · $60.64 principal · $110.37 interest · $17.31 penalty2012$313.83 total · $156.85 principal · $95.58 interest · $17.98 penalty2013$403.39 total · $266.09 principal · $75.84 interest · $18.63 penalty2014$1,447.41 total · $1,010.90 principal · $197.12 interest · $70.76 penalty2015$1,350.97 total · $1,010.90 principal · $106.14 interest · $70.76 penalty2016$1,119.20 total · $945.51 principal · $14.18 interest · $9.46 penalty
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
What stands out
From the public recordRenovated & sold on
Why it mattersBought for $60K in 2017, plumbing permit in 2017, sold for $380K in 2024 (+533%).
View supporting records →City Property History
Fetched L&I and zoning records
Every row successfully fetched for this report is counted below. Dataset availability and matching can differ from the City's interactive file; use the official link for current detail.
- Recorded owner
- Buu Tu
- Tax mailing address
- 523 EGG HARBOR ROAD, SEWELL NJ, 08080
- L&I district
- CENTRAL WEST
- Building ID (BIN)
- —
- OPA account
- 364032900
Permits6Every dated permit
Violation cases410 violation records · 0 open
Investigations84 failed · 3 passed · 1 closed
Building certifications0No match
Business licenses0No match
Appeals0No match
PermitsPermit number, issued date, work and City status6
PlumbingPermit 783008
May 11, 2017 COMPLETED Completed Feb 1, 2018
ROUGHIN FOR FULL BATH,KITCHEN,LAUNDRY TUB AND HOT WATER HEATER,INSTALL WASTE AND WATER LINES TO FIXTURES.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
Major alterationPermit 787063
May 26, 2017 COMPLETED Completed Feb 13, 2018
EZ PERMIT STADARD ALTERATIONS- FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.(PA 053355)
MechanicalPermit 788730
Jun 2, 2017 COMPLETED Completed Feb 1, 2018
INSTALLATION OF (1) HVAC UNIT WITH COIL AND CONDENSER (INCLUDING DUCTWORK AND ALL ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES). SFD
ElectricalPermit 803472
Jul 27, 2017 COMPLETED Completed Feb 13, 2018
INSTALLING NEW OUTLETS,SWITCHES,LIGHT FIXTURES AND HARD WIRED SMOKE DETECTORS PER 2008 NEC (SFD)
AdministrativePermit 852074
Feb 16, 2018 COMPLETED Completed Jun 11, 2018
TO AMEND 787063 TO CHANGE THE COST FROM $15,000 TO $85,000
PlumbingPermit 856083
Mar 1, 2018 COMPLETED Completed Jul 3, 2018
REPLACE WATER SERVICE FROM CURUB STOP TO METER,CURB TRAP AND FAI PA20180582968 "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
Violation cases10 individual violation records; resolved history remains visible4
Case 490850CLOSED
STANDARD · Opened Jul 11, 2015 · completed Apr 5, 2016
- EXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAINViolation 3677062Jul 7, 2015 COMPLIED
- EXT A-GRADINGViolation 3677060Jul 7, 2015 COMPLIED
- EXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVEViolation 3677063Jul 7, 2015 COMPLIED
- EXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTSViolation 3677059Jul 7, 2015 COMPLIED
- DRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLCViolation 3677061Jul 7, 2015 COMPLIED
Case 603946CLOSED
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · Opened Sep 13, 2017 · completed Feb 16, 2018
- ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESViolation 4577626Sep 13, 2017 COMPLIED
- PERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIGViolation 4577625Sep 13, 2017 COMPLIED
Case 787063CLOSED
Opened Date unavailable
- PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPViolation 4450825Jul 27, 2017 COMPLIED
- PERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIGViolation 4450826Sep 13, 2017 COMPLIED
Case 783008CLOSED
Opened Date unavailable
- WORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODEViolation 4450896Sep 13, 2017 COMPLIED
InvestigationsEvery inspector visit, including CLOSED outcomes8
HCEU INSPCase 490850
Jul 7, 2015 FAILED
HCEU INSPCase 490850
Aug 14, 2015 FAILED
HCEU INSPCase 490850
Apr 4, 2016 PASSED
BP_BLDGCase 603946
Sep 13, 2017 FAILED
BP_BLDGCase 603946
Oct 19, 2017 FAILED
BP_BLDGCase 603946
Nov 23, 2017 CLOSED
PRECOURTCase 603946
Feb 1, 2018 PASSED
PRECOURTCase 603946
Feb 13, 2018 PASSED
Building certificationsInspection result and filed expiration date by L&I building ID0
No building certifications matched this parcel in the fetched City dataset.
Business licensesHistorical and active licenses are both retained0
No business licenses matched this parcel in the fetched City dataset.
AppealsApplication status and decision are separate City fields0
No appeals matched this parcel in the fetched City dataset.
City of Philadelphia OPA, L&I and Zoning Board records, shown as filed. A CLOSED investigation is an outcome label, not a missing visit; an appeal's application status and decision may differ.
Legal due diligence
What this record proves—and what it does not.
These checks are triggered by this property’s actual City rows. They identify the controlling document to verify; they do not declare a use legal, a building safe, or title clear.
3 verify
1 favorable dated record
VerifyFailed inspections are dated events—not the current condition4 failed, 3 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Feb 13, 2018.
Why it mattersA PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.
Verify nextOpen the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.
Open the controlling City guidance ↗VerifyThe latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinionThe latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration and appears related-party/family-held.
Why it mattersA $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.
Verify nextRead the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.
Open the controlling City guidance ↗VerifyA reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatementOPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.
Why it mattersThe numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.
Verify nextObtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.
Open the controlling City guidance ↗Favorable dated recordNo open violation; closed history remains relevantThe fetched record shows 0 open and 10 historical violations across 4 cases.
Why it mattersA closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.
Verify nextUse the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.
Open the controlling City guidance ↗Closing file: checks no public-record summary can replace5 documents/searches to assign before settlement
Property Sales Certification
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.
Next: Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.
Official guidance ↗Date-effective City Property Payoff
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.
Next: Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.
Official guidance ↗Professional title and water-lien searches
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.
Next: Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.
Official guidance ↗Separate water-lien guidance ↗Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill
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.
Next: Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.
Official guidance ↗Separate water-lien guidance ↗Seller disclosure and independent inspections
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. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.
Next: Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.
Official guidance ↗Informational only—not a legal opinion, title report, code inspection, tax payoff, or substitute for a Pennsylvania lawyer, title company, inspector, or tax professional.
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
Verify the current tax bill and exemption
The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,301/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $4,929/yr — $3,628/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.
Built 1923: 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.
The last transfer used nominal consideration
The latest deed records $100 or less and shared-name parties. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.
If you own it
$5,047 in the historical tax ledger through 2016
Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.
If you’re the landlord
If it is rented, verify the Rental License
The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.
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.
The investment read
How this house has moved and where it's pointed: the city's assessed value (not a listing price) over 12 years, charted against its block; appreciation is that history's pace, and the 5-year figure simply extends it. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.
Assessed value
$352,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $350,300 · built 1923
Price / sq ft
$243
block $205 · above block
Appreciation
+437%
+18%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$354K
+18%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,301
0.37% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
6.3%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
3
latest deed has shared-name parties
Value vs. the block, over time — sales, permits & L&I events marked on the line
This houseBlock median & rangeSale
The paper trail
Renovated & sold onBought for $60K in 2017, plumbing permit in 2017, sold for $380K in 2024 (+533%).
- 2017 $60KSoldPlumbingPermitMajor alterationPermitMechanicalPermit5 L&I violationsL&IElectricalPermitInspection failed ×2L&I visit
- 2018 AdministrativePermitPlumbingPermit$310KSoldInspection passed ×2L&I visit
- 2024 $380KSold
Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $5K with a lien entry · latest deed has shared-name parties — relationship unverified. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,301/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$4,929/year — $3,628/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.
2026: ($352,100 assessed − $259,158 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,301/yr
full-assessment scenario: $352,100 × 1.3998% ≈ $4,929/yr
The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.
The property, on paper
The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,444 sqft
livable area
Lot
980 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 2222 Dickinson 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.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
—
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
—
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
—
rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
—
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
—
year-1 return on cash in
Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment with an optional full-assessment stress test, not a live Tax Center balance.
Block context
2222 Dickinson St sits on the 2200 block of Dickinson St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2220 Dickinson St · 2224 Dickinson St
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
- Neighborhood income & rents — US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 4:07 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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