House report

612 Locust Ave

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,450 sqft · RSA3 · built 1925

Owner-occupied · assessed $107K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $110K · sold 2×. On the 600 block of Locust Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$97/year

2026 taxable assessment $6,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $110,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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OPA 122062200
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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

Renovated & sold on

Why it matters

Bought for $40K in 2018, major alteration permit in 2018, sold for $199K in 2018 (+398%).

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What to do with this

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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.

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: every fetched annual City assessment, charted against its block and ZIP; appreciation includes the full-period compound rate and the latest year-over-year change. The 5-year figure simply extends that historical pace. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$106,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $110,000 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$76
block $116 · below block
Appreciation
+27%
+2%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +3% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$123K
+2%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$97
0.09% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
10.2%
≈$935/mo rent
Times sold
2

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19144 median$110K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  2. PermitMechanical
  3. PermitPlumbing
  4. PermitElectrical
  5. PermitMajor alteration
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $40K
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $199K
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  10. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  11. PermitUse
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. L&I violationEGRESS-CANNOT BE REDUCED
  14. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  15. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  16. L&I violationFA-REQ¿D EXIST GROUP R-2
  17. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  18. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  19. L&I violationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
  20. L&I violationEXT S-STEPS REPAIR
  21. L&I violationELEC-COVER PLATE DEFECTIVE-RES
  22. L&I violationELEC-CABLES/WIRES LOOSE-RES
  23. L&I violationELEC-SYSTEM HAZARDOUS-RES
  24. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT
  25. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  26. L&I violationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES
  27. L&I violationINT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR
  28. L&I violationSD-POWER SOURCE GROUP R
  29. L&I violationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ
  30. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  31. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  32. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  33. L&I violationINT/EXT GUARDS REQ
  34. L&I violationLICENSE-RES RMHSE/DORM/HOTEL
  35. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  36. LicenseRental

The paper trail

Bought for $40K in 2018, major alteration permit in 2018, sold for $199K in 2018 (+398%).

  1. 2009 23 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  2. 2010 UsePermit
  3. 2016 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2018 $40KSoldMajor alterationPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitInspection passedL&I visitMechanicalPermit$199KSold

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Browse 40 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 212042 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitMechanical

    Permit 884914 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1 HVAC SYSTEM DUCTWORK

  3. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 865420 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF: 3 WATER CLOSETS, 3 LAVS, 1 BATHTUB, 1 SHOWER, 1 LAUNDRY, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 DISHWASHER, 1 GARBAGE DISPOSAL, AND 1 WATER HEATER.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  4. PermitElectrical

    Permit 867130 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, METER, PANEL, GROUNDING & REWIRE & INSTALL DEVICE: SWITCHES, RECEPTS, LIGHTS, SMOKE/CO DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)

  5. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 863232 · COMPLETED

    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.

  6. Recorded transfer$40K transfer

    2018

  7. Recorded transfer$199K transfer

    2018

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 530637 · 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.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 530637 · 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.

  10. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 530637 · Violation 3961494 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 530637 · Violation 3961493 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  12. PermitUse

    Permit 271905 · COMPLETED

    DOCUMENT THE USE OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 212042 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 212042 · 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.

  15. ViolationEGRESS-CANNOT BE REDUCED

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494345 · Code FC-1001.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494332 · 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.

  17. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494333 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationFA-REQ¿D EXIST GROUP R-2

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494334 · Code FC-907.3/17 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494335 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494348 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494347 · Code PM-407.2/6 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXT S-STEPS REPAIR

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494346 · Code PM-304.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationELEC-COVER PLATE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494344 · Code PM-407.2/7 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationELEC-CABLES/WIRES LOOSE-RES

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494343 · Code PM-407.2/11 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationELEC-SYSTEM HAZARDOUS-RES

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494342 · Code PM-407.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494341 · Code PM-302.4/6 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494340 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494339 · Code PM-405.3/13 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationINT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494338 · Code PM-305.2/3 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationSD-POWER SOURCE GROUP R

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494336 · Code FC-907.3/26 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494337 · Code PM-602.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494331 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494352 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494351 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationINT/EXT GUARDS REQ

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494350 · Code PM-602.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationLICENSE-RES RMHSE/DORM/HOTEL

    Case 212042 · Violation 1494349 · Code PM-102.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 194601 · 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.

  38. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 194601 · Violation 1277389 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 194601 · 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.

  40. LicenseRental

    License 446526 · Closed

    SAM IM (BUYOL IM) · Expires 2017-02-28

What this record suggests

The City file documents 5 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 5 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
1,450 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,908 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
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.

Run the numbers

What owning 612 Locust Ave 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.

$110K
20%
6.875%
$925/mo

When this house last sold (2018) a 30-year mortgage ran about 4.54% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
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, not a live Tax Center balance.

Block context

612 Locust Ave sits on the 600 block of Locust Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 610 Locust Ave  ·  614 Locust Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 3:13 PM 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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