House report

5337 Locust St

2 stories · 1,600 sqft · RSA3 · built 1925

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $176K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $180K · sold 2×. On the 5300 block of Locust St.

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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.

Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,466/year

2026 taxable assessment $176,200 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $179,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 603044100
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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 between transfers

Record summary

$70K transfer in 2024; addition and/or alterations permit in 2024; $70K transfer in 2024 (+133% between recorded amounts).

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Finding

Assessment and sale price disagree hard

Record summary

Assessed at $180K, but it traded for $70,000 in 2024 — a 2.6× gap. Could be a non-market deed the record doesn't label, or an assessment that hasn't caught up.

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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 RSA3: one household by right

Single-family attached. 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.

If you’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1925: every rental unit needs a lead-safe or lead-free certificate on file with the City. Without one: fines up to $2,000/day per unit, tenants may withhold rent, courts can order rent refunded — and no eviction will stand.

Licensed rental — keep it that way

Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.

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
$176,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $179,500 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$112
block $133 · below block
Assessment change
+120%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,466
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2
licensed rental

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19139 median$180K201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19139 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseRental
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
  6. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  8. Deed / saleDeed / sale $70K
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. PermitAlterations
  11. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  14. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  16. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  17. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  21. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  22. L&I violationL&I violation
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  28. L&I violationLICENSE-RES AGENT REQUIRED
  29. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

The paper trail

$70K transfer in 2024; addition and/or alterations permit in 2024; $70K transfer in 2024 (+133% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2022 7 L&I violationsL&IAddition and/or AlterationPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  2. 2023 AlterationsPermitInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  3. 2024 Addition and/or AlterationsPermit2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit$70KTransfer
  4. 2025 Addition and/or AlterationPermitInspection failed ×2L&I visit

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Browse 33 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseRental

    License 0992403 · Active

    Sohrab Khan · Expires 2026-10-28

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2025-000967 · Completed

    REPLACE FOUR FLOOR JOIST AND STAIRS FOR NEW OPENING-36" MINIMUM REQUIRED. REMOVE FRAMING IN THE BASEMENT FOR AN UNHABITABLE BASEMENT.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-113966 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING

    Case CF-2024-113966 · Violation VI-2024-087537 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2024-113966 · Violation VI-2024-087538 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-126090 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-004355 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 110k btu heater, 3 ton condenser, ductwork, & 10 diffusers

  8. Recorded transfer$70K transfer

    2024

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-126090 · FAILED

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

  10. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2022-010886 · Completed

    Water lines and drain lines for three bathroom, laundry and kitchen. 1 tub, 1 shower, 3 toilets, 3 vanities and kitchen sink.

  11. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-126090 · Violation VI-2022-095071 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2022-126090 · Violation VI-2022-095072 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-126090 · Violation VI-2022-095073 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2022-126090 · Violation VI-2022-095074 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2022-126090 · Violation VI-2022-095075 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2022-126090 · Violation VI-2022-095076 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-126090 · Violation VI-2022-095077 · CLOSED

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

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-007249 · Completed

    install 200 amp new service and panel, re-wire throughout, install new receptacles, switches,light fixtures, insall 5 smoke detectors with 1 carbon monoxide combo.

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2022-005839 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS 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. Structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. Prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. WORK IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR IS NOT INCLUDED ON THE EZ ALT PERMIT. First the contractor will be adding 2” x 4” @ 16” on center with ½” drywall on the 1st and the 2nd floor. Second, the contractor will also be installing new floor thru out the entire house. Third, the contractor will be replacing the windows in the same location & size, with a U-Factor N.T.E. 0.32. Lastly, the contractor will be replacing the door in the front & rear door of the house in the same location. Separate permits required for Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-036596 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  21. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2021-010572 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION #CF-2021-036596 TO REPAIR FIRE-DAMAGED FRONT PORCH, MAIN ROOF, AND FRONT BAY AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEERED PLANS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO OTHER WORK THIS PERMIT.

  22. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2021-036596 · Violation VI-2021-027460 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationViolation

    Case CF-2021-036596 · Violation VI-2021-027458 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-036596 · Violation VI-2021-027459 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-036596 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 444403 · PASSED

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

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 452271 · 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.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 452271 · 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.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 444403 · CLOSED

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

  30. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 452271 · Violation 3364332 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationLICENSE-RES AGENT REQUIRED

    Case 452271 · Violation 3364333 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 444403 · 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.

  33. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 444403 · Violation 3364317 · COMPLIED

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 6 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, drywall / interior finishing, electrical work. 6 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license. 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.

Stories
2
Interior
1,600 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,695 sqft
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code

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

Where the record looks off

Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.

Assessment and sale price disagree hard

Assessed at $180K, but it traded for $70,000 in 2024 — a 2.6× gap. Could be a non-market deed the record doesn't label, or an assessment that hasn't caught up.

Block context

5337 Locust St sits on the 5300 block of Locust 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 10, 2026, 10:35 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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