2026 taxable assessment $37,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $144,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
5223 Ditman St
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,224 sqft · RSA5 · built 1945
Owner-occupied · assessed $138K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $145K · sold 1×. On the 5200 block of Ditman St.
Property summary
Assessment$137,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $144,500
Last sale$65KRecorded 2003
Est. tax bill$528/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits2Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open8 historical across 5 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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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 6224470002026 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 recordImproved
Why it mattersBought for $65K in 2003. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025.
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Fetched L&I and zoning records
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- Recorded owner
- Michael W Jackson
- Tax mailing address
- 5223 DITMAN ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19124
- L&I district
- EAST
- Building ID (BIN)
- —
- OPA account
- 622447000
Permits2Every dated permit
Violation cases58 violation records · 0 open
Investigations116 failed · 4 passed · 1 closed
Building certifications0No match
Business licenses0No match
Appeals0No match
PermitsPermit number, issued date, work and City status2
Roof Covering ReplacementPermit GM-2025-009284
Oct 1, 2025 Expired Completed Apr 17, 2026
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
Addition and/or AlterationPermit EP-2025-009476
Oct 3, 2025 Completed Completed Oct 10, 2025
Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace outlets, switches and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector Replace basement fixtures
Violation cases8 individual violation records; resolved history remains visible5
Case 191673CLOSED
STANDARD · Opened Feb 11, 2009 · completed Mar 12, 2009
- RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNERViolation 1240435Feb 11, 2009 COMPLIED
- HIGH WEEDS-CUTViolation 1240436Feb 11, 2009 COMPLIED
- CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEViolation 1240434Feb 11, 2009 COMPLIED
Case 258858CLOSED
STANDARD · Opened Nov 17, 2010
- DRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLCViolation 1967366Nov 17, 2010 COMPLIED
- DRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECTViolation 1967367Nov 17, 2010 COMPLIED
Case CF-2020-082569CLOSED
NOTICE OF VIOLATION · Opened Nov 24, 2020 · completed Jan 13, 2021
- EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMESViolation VI-2020-049380Nov 23, 2020 CLOSED
Case CF-2024-044975CLOSED
NOTICE OF VIOLATION · Opened May 13, 2024 · completed Jun 14, 2024
- EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSViolation VI-2024-036712May 13, 2024 COMPLIED
Case CF-2025-085976CLOSED
NOTICE OF VIOLATION · Opened Aug 13, 2025 · completed Sep 17, 2025
- EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSViolation VI-2025-061245Aug 13, 2025 COMPLIED
InvestigationsEvery inspector visit, including CLOSED outcomes11
HCEU INSPCase 258858
Nov 17, 2010 FAILED
HCEU INSPCase 258858
Jan 13, 2011 FAILED
HCEU INSPCase 258858
Feb 3, 2011 FAILED
HCEU INSPCase 258858
Feb 3, 2011 CLOSED
PRECOURTCase 258858
Jun 16, 2011 PASSED
L&I investigationCase CF-2020-082569
Nov 24, 2020 FAILED
L&I investigationCase CF-2020-082569
Jan 13, 2021 PASSED
L&I investigationCase CF-2024-044975
May 13, 2024 FAILED
L&I investigationCase CF-2024-044975
Jun 14, 2024 PASSED
L&I investigationCase CF-2025-085976
Aug 13, 2025 FAILED
L&I investigationCase CF-2025-085976
Sep 17, 2025 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.
1 resolve before relying
2 verify
1 favorable dated record
Resolve before relyingA permit row needs file-level verification1 permit not marked completed: GM-2025-009284 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.
Why it mattersIssued 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.
Verify nextOpen the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.
Open the controlling City guidance ↗VerifyFailed inspections are dated events—not the current condition6 failed, 4 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Sep 17, 2025.
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 ↗VerifyHomestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deedOPA shows the Homestead Exemption.
Why it mattersPhiladelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.
Verify nextA buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.
Open the controlling City guidance ↗Favorable dated recordNo open violation; closed history remains relevantThe fetched record shows 0 open and 8 historical violations across 5 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
Built 1945: 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.
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
$137,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $144,500 · built 1945
Price / sq ft
$118
block $138 · below block
Appreciation
+68%
+5%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$145K
+5%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$528
0.37% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
8.8%
≈$1K/mo rent
Times sold
1
Value vs. the block, over time — sales, permits & L&I events marked on the line
This houseBlock median & rangeL&I violationPermitInspection
The paper trail
ImprovedBought for $65K in 2003. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025.
- 2003 $65KSold
- 2010 2 L&I violationsL&I
- 2020 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
- 2021 Inspection passedL&I visit
- 2024 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2025 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitRoof Covering ReplacementPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
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
1,224 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,350 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
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 5223 Ditman 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.
When this house last sold (2003) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.83% — Freddie Mac's average that year.
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
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NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
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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, not a live Tax Center balance.
Block context
5223 Ditman St sits on the 5200 block of Ditman St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5225 Ditman St · 5227 Ditman 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, 3:19 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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