House report

833 Locust Ave

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,342 sqft · RM1 · built 1925

Owner-occupied · assessed $86K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $89K. On the 800 block of Locust Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$0/year

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $88,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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 122076500
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Choose “View period balance” to see the tax year and any credit, interest, or delinquency.
Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $86,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption. The exclusion reduces this assessment-based estimate to $0.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$1,288.42 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2013–2018. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$444.55 principal$379.56 interest$81.35 penalty$382.96 other charges
6years recorded 2013–2018tax periods 2019-02-01last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Nosheriff-sale flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $34,700 total assessment, $34,700 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 $1,204.83 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2012$102.66 total · $0.00 principal · $59.05 interest · $27.94 penalty2013$314.82 total · $0.00 principal · $186.66 interest · $60.16 penalty2014$394.45 total · $195.71 principal · $38.17 interest · $13.70 penalty2015$373.66 total · $195.71 principal · $20.55 interest · $13.70 penalty2016$19.24 total · $17.71 principal · $0.26 interest · $0.18 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

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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.

If you own it

$1,205 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.

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
$86,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $88,700 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$66
block $118 · below block
Appreciation
+185%
+10%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +3% vs 2026
In 5 years (~2032)
~$143K
+10%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$0
0% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$1K
recorded then · verify current
Gross yield
17.3%
≈$1K/mo rent
Times sold
0

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19138 median$89K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19138 medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspection

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. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitAlterations
  3. PermitCity Demolition
  4. L&I violationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
  5. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  7. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  8. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL
  9. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  10. TeardownDemolished
  11. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL
  12. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  13. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  19. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  21. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT CHIM TOWERS
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationINT A-TRASH REMOVE
  27. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  28. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  29. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)

The paper trail

Owner pulled a city demolition permit in 2024.

  1. 2008 4 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2018 3 L&I violations incl EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7L&I
  3. 2020 Inspection failed ×4L&I visit
  4. 2021 Inspection failed ×4L&I visit
  5. 2023 4 L&I violations incl INTERIOR UNSAFE GENERALL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  6. 2024 7 L&I violations incl INTERIOR UNSAFE GENERALL&IL&I: 5 failed, 2 passedL&I visitAlterationsPermitCity DemolitionPermitDemolishedTeardown

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Browse 30 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-072779 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-010868 · Completed

    Lateral Seal

  3. PermitCity Demolition

    Permit DP-2024-000943 · Completed

    Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2024-072779. For the complete demolition of a SFD for the City of Philadelphia demolition program. Additional Specs: No sidewalk. 1 stucco c/w 835. Install 6 foot chain link fence along front & rear. Install erosion control mat with topsoil & seed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-072779 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR

    Case CF-2024-072779 · Violation VI-2024-056635 · Code A-301.1/38 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  6. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2024-072779 · Violation VI-2024-056636 · Code PM15-110.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2024-072779 · Violation VI-2024-056637 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  8. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2024-072779 · Violation VI-2024-056638 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  9. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL

    Case CF-2024-072779 · Violation VI-2024-056639 · Code PM15-305.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-064837 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2024-033556 · Violation VI-2024-027533 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  12. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2024-033565 · Violation VI-2024-027534 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-033556 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-033556 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-033565 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL

    Case CF-2023-064837 · Violation VI-2023-048530 · Code PM15-305.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-064837 · Violation VI-2023-048528 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2023-064837 · Violation VI-2023-048529 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-064837 · Violation VI-2023-048531 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 652272 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 652272 · Violation 211951809 · Code PM15-304.1G · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  22. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 652272 · Violation 211951810 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  23. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT CHIM TOWERS

    Case 652272 · Violation 211951807 · Code PM15-304.11 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 147577 · PASSED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 147577 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 147577 · 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.

  27. ViolationINT A-TRASH REMOVE

    Case 147577 · Violation 929312 · Code PM-303.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 147577 · Violation 929314 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 147577 · Violation 929311 · 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.

  30. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)

    Case 147577 · Violation 929313 · Code PM-304.8/16 · 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 2 permits touching plumbing. 2 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: $1K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $1K with a lien entry. 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
1,342 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,094 sqft
Exterior condition
Vacant
city code 6
Vacant
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Quality grade
C-
assessor's grade
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 833 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.

$89K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo
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

833 Locust Ave sits on the 800 block of Locust Ave. 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, 2:07 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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