{"asOf":"2026-07-22T17:20:51.763Z","block":"9300-9399 ALTON ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/9300-9399-alton-st","address":"9324 ALTON ST","parcelNumber":"632310404","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=632310404","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"SR","buildingCodeNew":"10","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND RESIDE < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"COLONIAL","useLabel":"House","owner":"LU ZI JIAN","coOwner":"LIN QIU RONG","marketValue":776200,"landAssessment":155240,"improvementAssessment":620960,"livableArea":3000,"yearBuilt":2021,"lastSale":{"price":574790,"date":"2021-11-10T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.08811912261793,"lng":-75.04684978560746,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.046606825,40.088059584],[-75.046713953,40.087944853],[-75.047115773,40.088199717],[-75.046959808,40.088278888],[-75.046606825,40.088059584]]]},"liDistrict":"EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19115","beds":4,"baths":3,"stories":3,"lotArea":6781,"zoning":"RSD3","grade":null,"basement":null,"heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"9324 ALTON ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19115","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2021,"v":105900,"taxable":105900,"land":105900,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":105900,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":529900,"taxable":119400,"land":119400,"improvement":410500,"taxableLand":119400,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":410500},{"y":2023,"v":529900,"taxable":105900,"land":105900,"improvement":424000,"taxableLand":105900,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":424000},{"y":2024,"v":529900,"taxable":105900,"land":105900,"improvement":424000,"taxableLand":105900,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":424000},{"y":2025,"v":747500,"taxable":149500,"land":149500,"improvement":598000,"taxableLand":149500,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":598000},{"y":2026,"v":747500,"taxable":149500,"land":149500,"improvement":598000,"taxableLand":149500,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":598000},{"y":2027,"v":776200,"taxable":155240,"land":155240,"improvement":620960,"taxableLand":155240,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":620960}],"taxNow":2093,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"937429","date":"2019-01-16","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-01-16","scope":"VACANT LOT"},{"number":"994504","date":"2019-10-23","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-10-23","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ACCESSORY OFF-STREET INTERIOR PARKING. SIZE / LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION / PLANS. SEE AP#994487 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"994505","date":"2019-10-23","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-10-05","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS GROUP R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING W/PRIVATE GARAGE), AS PER PLANS; SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEP WORK AND FIREPLACE; BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED; SEE AP#994504 FOR ZONING/USE PERMIT."},{"number":"EP-2020-011107","date":"2021-01-04","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-08-03","scope":"New 200 amps service, wire 40 outlets, 15 switches, 40 lights and 7 hard wired smoke detectors as per 2014 nec"},{"number":"PP-2021-000136","date":"2021-01-15","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-20","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"PP-2021-000473","date":"2021-01-21","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-20","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"MP-2021-000808","date":"2021-02-11","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-20","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install 4 ton heat pump and ductwork"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":574790.22}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-21","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 4 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2021","permit activity in 2021"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."},{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 41% in 2025, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $529,900 to $747,500","no permit shown in 2024-2026"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #937429: COMPLETED.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. 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. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}