Who owns your block
1200 block of N 29th St
A mixed-ownership block: 57% owner-occupied, 23% investor-held, with 15 open code violations and 5 homes behind $5,970 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 205% since 2016, now about $219K. Property taxes are climbing about 7% a year.
- Owner-occupied
- Investor / LLC
- Absentee
- Vacant
- Has violations
By the Numbers
How fast it's moving
Assessed-value change for the typical home. Philadelphia taxes a flat 1.3998% of value, so the bill moves with it.
The makeup of the block
Every home, plotted by size and assessed value — press play and watch the block reprice from 2016 to 2027. One bubble per house (area = lot size), colored by who owns it; a gold ring marks tax-abated new construction. Click a bubble for its report.
- Owner-occupied
- Investor / LLC
- Absentee
- Vacant
- Tax-abated
- Bubble = lot size
- → bigger interior · ↑ higher value
Assessed values from the city's year-by-year assessment record — a proxy for price, lumpy in reassessment years.
How the block compares
The typical home here is $219K — about 1.0× the citywide median, and above the ZIP 19121 median of $167K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19121 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19121 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219K | $167K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 40% | 20% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 154 reported crimes (42 violent) and 460 resident 311 requests to the city.
Most reported crimes
Top 311 complaints
Philadelphia Police incident reports and 311 service requests within 200m, trailing 12 months. Reported location, not necessarily where an incident occurred.
Schools
The public schools this block is zoned for — its official School District of Philadelphia catchments.
Catchment assignments from the School District of Philadelphia via City of Philadelphia open data. Confirm with the District before enrollment decisions.
What it's worth, and where taxes are going
- $219K typical home, up +205% since 2016
- Tax bill $1,004 to $2,114 a year, +7%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $15M assessed, $135,592/yr to the city, about $2,558 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +205% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +111% since 2016 · ~+7%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
1208 N 29th St is assessed at $1.2M but pays $1,713 a year — about 10% of the $17,139 it would owe at the statutory rate, because its new-construction value is abated.
The block as an asset
Read like a financial asset, this block has beaten the Philadelphia market, compounding +10.7% a year against the city's 6.5%.
Indexed performance · this block vs. the Philadelphia market
Rebased to 100 in 2016, like a stock against its index. $100 in the typical home here would be worth $305 today versus $201 across Philadelphia — this block outpaced the market.
Return is from assessed-value history (a proxy for market price, lumpy in reassessment years); rental yield is estimated from ACS area rents. Informational only, not investment advice.
How often it changes hands
This block has recorded 55 arm's-length sales since 2000. The typical home has sold 1 time in that window, while 21 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 53 parcels
- Owner-occupied 29
- Investor / LLC 12
- Absentee individual 9
- Vacant 3
Value distribution today
The block's largest owner, Atf Real Estate Inc, carries 22 open violations across 10 properties it owns around the city.
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atf Real Estate Inc | 1 | 10 | $1.3M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Changes Llc | 1 | 3 | $324K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Properties And Progress L | 1 | 2 | $833K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Or 1208 N 29th Llc | 1 | 1 | $1.2M | phila.gov ↗ |
| G5m Properties Llc | 1 | 1 | $268K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Brewerytown Investments L | 1 | 1 | $189K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1217 N 29th St Llc | 1 | 1 | $163K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1219 N 29th Street Llc | 1 | 1 | $293K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Cad Industries Llc | 1 | 1 | $195K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1248 N 29th Street Llc | 1 | 1 | $384K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Esp Brew Llc | 1 | 1 | $334K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1265 N 29th St Llc | 1 | 1 | $114K | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 53 homes on the block — value and 12-year trajectory, ownership, and the paper trail on the ones that were bought, built, torn down, or flipped. Sorted up the street; each links to its full city record — or download the roster (CSV).
Every house's assessed value, 2016–2027 — each line is one home
Worth a look
| Address | Ownership | Value & trend | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | Built | Sales | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1208 N 29TH ST Torn down & rebuiltdemolished in 2020 and rebuilt (2020). | Investor / LLC | $1.2M | —/— | 5,544 | 2021 | 1 | rentedabated3 viol |
| 1213 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2021 permit (tax-abated), sold for $275K in 2020. | Investor / LLC | $268K | —/— | 2,895 | 1925 | 2 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 1214 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2020. | Investor / LLC | $156K | —/— | 1,738 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1215 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a change of use permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $162K | —/— | 2,046 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1216 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $150K in 2014. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2021. | Investor / LLC | $189K | —/— | 2,208 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1217 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $325K in 2021. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $163K | —/— | 2,064 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1218 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $50K in 2010. Owner pulled a sign permit in 2020. | Absentee individual | $151K | —/— | 1,912 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 1219 N 29TH ST History5 L&I violations (2012); 4 L&I violations (2013); 2 L&I violations (2017); sold $300K (2021); L&I violation (2022). | Investor / LLC | $293K | 5/1 | 1,920 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 1220 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $35K in 2005, administrative permit in 2007, sold for $308K in 2020 (+779%). | Owner-occupied | $225K | —/— | 2,480 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 1221 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $387K | 5/1 | 1,956 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1222 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $190K in 2014. Owner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2019. | Investor / LLC | $195K | —/— | 2,601 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1223 N 29TH ST | Investor / LLC | $567K | —/— | 3,360 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 1224 N 29TH ST | Absentee individual | $208K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | rented |
| 1225 N 29TH ST | Vacant | $64K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1226 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $208K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1227 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $70K in 2015, zoning permit in 2015, sold for $423K in 2016 (+504%). | Owner-occupied | $562K | 3/3 | 2,400 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1228 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1229 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $120K in 2019, built new under a 2019 permit (tax-abated), sold for $571K in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $428K | 4/2 | 1,989 | 1925 | 3 | abatedtax lien |
| 1230 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $15K in 2002. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $299K | 6/2 | 1,884 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1231 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $13K in 2013. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $286K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1232 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2020. | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1233 N 29TH ST History8 L&I violations (2022). | Owner-occupied | $282K | 5/1 | 1,680 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1234 N 29TH ST Historysold $60K (2004); 4 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTURE (2026). | Owner-occupied | $186K | 5/1 | 1,971 | 1925 | 1 | 4 viol |
| 1235 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2010. | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1236 N 29TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $70K in 2014 → $380K in 2023 (+443%). | Owner-occupied | $286K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 3 | tax lien |
| 1237 N 29TH ST Improved | Vacant | $102K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 1238 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $105K in 2006, built new under a 2022 permit, sold for $110K in 2010. | Absentee individual | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1239 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $17K in 2004. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2010. | Absentee individual | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 2 | rented |
| 1240 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1241 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2017. | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1242 N 29TH ST History2 L&I violations (2013). | Absentee individual | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1243 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2021 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $295K | —/— | 1,920 | 1915 | 0 | abated2 viol |
| 1244 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $34K in 2002. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $299K | 5/2 | 1,884 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1245 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $394K | 4/2 | 1,920 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1246 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $173K in 2006, mechanical permit in 2012, sold for $354K in 2020 (+105%). | Owner-occupied | $428K | 5/2 | 1,656 | 1925 | 3 | rented |
| 1247 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2016. | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1248 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $10K in 2008. Owner pulled a mechanical permit in 2013. | Investor / LLC | $384K | 5/2 | 1,656 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1249 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $234K | 3/1 | 1,460 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1250 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $286K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1251 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated), sold for $90K in 2017. | Investor / LLC | $334K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 1 | rentedabated |
| 1252 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $73K in 2016, built new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $525K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $656K | 4/2 | 2,359 | 2019 | 3 | abated |
| 1253 N 29TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $80K in 2011 → $185K in 2016 (+131%). | Absentee individual | $323K | 3/3 | 1,920 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 1254 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1255 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1256 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $190K in 2018. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $217K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1257 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $219K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1258 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $206K | 3/1 | 1,280 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1259 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $140K in 2018, built new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $460K in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $541K | 3/2 | 1,919 | 1925 | 3 | abated |
| 1260 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $43K in 2003. Owner pulled a major alteration permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $232K | —/— | 1,280 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1261 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2021 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $541K | 3/2 | 1,920 | 1915 | 2 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 1262 N 29TH ST Improved | Vacant | $61K | —/— | — | — | 0 | 6 violtax lien |
| 1263 N 29TH ST | Absentee individual | $228K | —/— | 1,280 | 1920 | 0 | rented |
| 1265 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit, sold for $250K in 2019. | Investor / LLC | $114K | —/— | 2,525 | 1925 | 1 | tax lien |
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)