2026 taxable assessment $185,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $294,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
House report
6959 Cedar Park Ave
3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 2,100 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925
Owner-occupied · assessed $285K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $295K · sold 1×. On the 6900 block of Cedar Park Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$285,3002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $294,900
Last sale$1KRecorded 1983
Est. tax bill$2,594/year2026 OPA · Homestead-adjusted
Tax delinquency$18KCity snapshot · Jun 2022
Permits8Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open11 historical across 7 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 1025079002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$18,257.70 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2008–2016. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
$7,216.28 principal$8,740.14 interest$880.71 penalty$1,420.57 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $174,700 total assessment, $174,700 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $17,071.26 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2008$717.19 total · $0.00 principal · $565.08 interest · $72.39 penalty2009$1,562.28 total · $428.31 principal · $884.03 interest · $103.46 penalty2010$2,567.07 total · $1,478.00 principal · $820.30 interest · $103.46 penalty2011$2,559.07 total · $1,557.92 principal · $725.16 interest · $109.78 penalty2012$2,605.00 total · $1,686.89 principal · $632.58 interest · $118.08 penalty2013$2,531.18 total · $1,747.53 principal · $498.05 interest · $122.33 penalty2014$2,445.44 total · $1,755.20 principal · $342.26 interest · $122.86 penalty2016$2,084.03 total · $1,833.53 principal · $27.50 interest · $18.34 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 recordImproved
Why it mattersBought for $215K in 2023. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2018.
View supporting records →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.
If you own it
$17,071 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.
Construction next door (6960 Cedar Park Ave, 2025)
Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.
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
$285,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $294,900 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$140
block $140 · in line w/ block
Appreciation
+105%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +3% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$409K
+7%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,594
0.88% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$18K
recorded then · verify current
Gross yield
-2712784%
≈$-667M/mo rent
Times sold
1
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$144K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$144K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$144K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$177K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$175K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$175K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$175K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$246K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$246K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$285K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$285K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$295K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2023Deed / sale $215KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2010-04-13ZoningThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2010-11-08Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2011-12-01PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2012-03-21AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2018-02-07PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2018-05-29ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-03-20PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-02-15PERMB- CONST ADDITIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-11-30PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2009-11-30BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-05-01PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-10-22CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-10-22HIGH WEEDS-CUTA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-10-22RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNERA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-11-21EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2022-11-21L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-05-02EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-06-24EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-06-25BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2008-09-02PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-11-19BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2013-10-04BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2023-05-24L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2024-11-23L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2009-06-10Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19138 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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 record26 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $215K
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
- L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
- PermitAlteration
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning
- L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- AppealZoning board appeal
- L&I violationPERMB- CONST ADDITION
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
The paper trail
ImprovedBought for $215K in 2023. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2018.
- 2012 AlterationPermit
- 2013 L&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
- 2018 PlumbingPermitElectricalPermit
- 2019 3 L&I violationsL&I
- 2022 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
- 2023 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit$215KSold
- 2024 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
Records behind the chart
Browse the source ledger
The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 33 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-066426 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-066426 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2024-066426 · Violation VI-2024-052038 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-038749 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-038749 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2023-038749 · Violation VI-2023-029650 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-117238 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- Recorded transfer$215K transfer
2023
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2022-117238 · Violation VI-2022-087597 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-117238 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 712483 · Violation 5220612 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
Case 712483 · Violation 5220614 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
Case 712483 · Violation 5220613 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 880399 · COMPLETED
INSTALL SMOKE ALARM AND C/O ALARMS, 1- 3/WAY SWITCH, GROUNDING BRIDGE SYSTEM AND 1- BATHROOM FIXTURE REPLACE 200A, 40- CIRCUIT PANEL, 5- SWITCHES, 7- RECEPTACLES, 2- GFI'S... PER 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING (PAID FOR BY PHDC)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 850792 · EXPIRED
REPAIR LEAK FROM BATHROOM(SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 378452 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 378452 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
Case 378452 · Violation 2881040 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 394741 · COMPLETED
ROOF REPLACEMENT.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 386135 · COMPLETED
ROOF REPLACEMENT, RUBBER(SFD)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 376433 · COMPLETED
REPLACE WATER SERVICE IN SIDEWALK, 1 FAMILY DWELLING
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 369726 · COMPLETED
HOUSE TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET AND HOUSE DRAIN REPLACEMENT
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 191907 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 299194 · COMPLETED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY REAR ADDITION, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRST STORY AND SECOND STORY BAY ADDITION IN THE FRONT AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AS PER PLAN.
- PermitZoning
Permit 229674 · COMPLETED
REPAIR FIRE DAMAGE AND CREATE 1ST FL AND 2ND FL ADDITION AT FRONT AND 3 STORY (CONSIDERING BASEMENT A FULL LEVEL) REAR ADDITION
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 191907 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
Case 191907 · Violation 1827747 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
Case 191907 · Violation 1827746 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 8603 · CLOSED · Denied
Related permit 169126 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO(2) STORY FRONT YARD ADDITION AND A THREE (3) STORY REAR YARD ADDITION AS PART OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- ViolationPERMB- CONST ADDITION
Case 191907 · Violation 1827745 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 152202 · CLOSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 152202 · 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.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 152202 · Violation 1076675 · 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 8 permits touching bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: $18K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $17K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. 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
2,100 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,500 sqft
Basement
Partial
city code H
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Denied · 2009
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 6959 Cedar Park 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.
Mortgage
—
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
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+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
—
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
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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
6959 Cedar Park Ave sits on the 6900 block of Cedar Park Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 6957 Cedar Park Ave · 6961 Cedar Park Ave
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, 6:18 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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