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ACCESSORY TO A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"RP-2022-000663","date":"2022-03-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-24","scope":"FOR INSTALLATION OF AN INGROUND SWIMMING POOL AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK*"},{"number":"EP-2022-002819","date":"2022-05-11","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-01","scope":"Electrical Permit for combo RP-2022-000663"},{"number":"MP-2022-003602","date":"2022-07-15","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-11-14","scope":"For the installation of a new, two (2) inch gas line branch connecting to existing 1-1/4 inch gas main line from Church Road, and to two (2) new fuel gas appliances (swimming pool heater and outdoor gas grill), for an existing Group R-3 (SFD) occupancy, as per plans and PHC approval dated 7/5/2022; no other work on this permit; see RP-2022-000663 for associated building permit for swimming pool; appliances to be installed as per manufacturer's instructions and as per listings."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":-0.45,"timeline":[{"y":2005,"k":"sale","p":545000},{"y":2005,"k":"sale","p":545000},{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":300299},{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":300299},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"706895","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOC,  (AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED)","legalName":"WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOC, ","address":"6398 CHURCH RD","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2016-07-03","latestIssueDate":"2016-07-03","expirationDate":"2017-07-02","inactiveDate":"2017-08-31"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"706895","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOC,  (AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED)","legalName":"WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOC, ","issuedDate":"2016-07-03","latestIssueDate":"2016-07-03","closureDate":"2017-08-31","expirationDate":"2017-07-02","inactiveDate":"2017-08-31","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-29","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #706895: Inactive since Aug 31, 2017","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. 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Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"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.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"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.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. 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