Who owns your block
1200 block of S 21st St
A mixed-ownership block: 58% owner-occupied, 15% investor-held, with 5 open code violations and 7 homes behind $13,287 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 173% since 2016, now about $283K. Property taxes are climbing about 9% a year though the increases have eased lately.
- 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 $283K — about 1.3× the citywide median, and below the ZIP 19146 median of $364K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19146 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $283K | $364K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 30% | 29% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 141 reported crimes (37 violent) and 299 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
- $283K typical home, up +173% since 2016
- Tax bill $1,313 to $3,481 a year, +9%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $21M assessed, $230,827/yr to the city, about $3,497 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +173% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +165% since 2016 · ~+9%/yr
Who really pays
Philadelphia charges every home the same 1.40% of its assessed value. Abatements and exemptions shrink what some homes are taxed on — here's this block:
- 1217-19 S 21st Sttax-abated new construction0.00%$0/yr on $180K
- 1228 S 21st Sttax-abated new construction0.00%$0/yr on $214K
- 1230 S 21st Sttax-abated new construction0.00%$0/yr on $287K
- 1250 S 21st Sttax-abated new construction0.27%$840/yr on $312K
- 1257 S 21st Sttax-abated new construction0.30%$840/yr on $278K
- …and 25 more paying under the full rate — the gold-ringed bubbles in the makeup chart
The starkest example: 1205 S 21st St is assessed at $490K but pays $1,958 a year — about 29% of the $6,859 it would owe at the full rate, because its new-construction value is abated for 10 years.
The block as an asset
Read like a financial asset, this block has beaten the Philadelphia market, compounding +9.6% 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 $273 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 93 arm's-length sales since 2000. The typical home has sold 1 time in that window, while 19 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 66 parcels
- Owner-occupied 38
- Investor / LLC 9
- Absentee individual 18
- Vacant 1
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babb Properties LLC | 1 | 4 | $785K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| Cca LLC | 1 | 3 | $726K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| Joshuas Dream LLC | 1 | 3 | $1.5M | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| Chios Properties LLC | 1 | 2 | $434K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| Rock Hard Renos LLC | 1 | 2 | $540K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| Escalante Jeffrey David Tr (individual) | 2 | 2 | $830K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1201 S 21st Street LLC | 1 | 1 | $610K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| 1216 S 21st Street LLC | 1 | 1 | $245K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| 1220 S 21st Street LLC | 1 | 1 | $251K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| 1222 S 21st Street LLC | 1 | 1 | $111K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
| 1223 S 21st Street LLC | 1 | 1 | $258K | phila.gov ↗ · registry ↗ |
The mailing address is where the assessor sends the tax bill — for an LLC, often the closest public record gets to the person behind it. "Registry" searches the owner's name in state incorporation records (OpenCorporates).
House by house
All 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $30K in 2013. Owner pulled a administrative permit in 2015. | Absentee individual | $450K | —/— | 2,407 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1201 S 21ST ST New constructionBought for $190K in 2019, built new under a 2020 permit. | Investor / LLC | $610K | 6/— | 2,100 | 2021 | 2 | |
| 1202 S 21ST ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2017 permit, sold for $177K in 2017. | Investor / LLC | $249K | 3/1 | 1,291 | 1923 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1203 S 21ST ST | Owner-occupied | $321K | —/— | 1,802 | 1923 | 0 | abated |
| 1204 S 21ST ST | Owner-occupied | $238K | 3/1 | 1,148 | 1923 | 0 | |
| 1205 S 21ST ST New constructionBought for $214K in 2018, built new under a 2019 permit (tax-abated), sold for $590K in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $490K | 3/2 | 1,598 | 1925 | 2 | abated |
| 1206 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $142K in 2025. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2025. | Investor / LLC | $232K | 3/1 | 1,092 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1207 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $1K in 2003. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2018. | Absentee individual | $308K | —/— | 1,293 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1208 S 21ST ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $68K in 2005 → $255K in 2013 (+278%). | Owner-occupied | $362K | 3/2 | 1,412 | 1923 | 3 | |
| 1209 S 21ST ST New constructionBought for $155K in 2015, built new under a 2016 permit (tax-abated), sold for $545K in 2018. | Owner-occupied | $432K | 3/2 | 1,680 | 1923 | 2 | abated |
| 1210 S 21ST ST | Owner-occupied | $239K | 3/1 | 1,204 | 1923 | 0 | |
| 1211 S 21ST ST History2 L&I violations (2011); 8 L&I violations (2012); 6 L&I violations (2013); 3 L&I violations (2019). | Absentee individual | $235K | 3/1 | 1,126 | 1923 | 0 | rentedtax lien |
| 1212 S 21ST ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2008 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $263K | 3/1 | 1,440 | 1923 | 0 | abated |
| 1213 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $110K in 2015, major alteration permit in 2015, sold for $305K in 2016 (+177%). | Owner-occupied | $346K | 3/1 | 1,379 | 1923 | 2 | |
| 1214 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $125K in 2016, addition and/or alteration permit in 2016, sold for $354K in 2020 (+183%). | Owner-occupied | $424K | 3/2 | 1,620 | 1923 | 4 | rented |
| 1215 S 21ST ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $277K | 4/1 | 1,792 | 1923 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1216 S 21ST ST | Investor / LLC | $245K | 3/1 | 1,290 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1217-19 S 21ST ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $180K | —/— | 2,040 | 1940 | 0 | abated |
| 1218 S 21ST ST | Absentee individual | $251K | 3/1 | 1,290 | 1923 | 0 | |
| 1220 S 21ST ST | Investor / LLC | $251K | 3/1 | 1,290 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1221 S 21ST ST | Owner-occupied | $242K | 3/1 | 1,208 | 1923 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1222 S 21ST ST History2 L&I violations (2008); L&I violation (2011); sold $40K (2019). | Vacant | $111K | —/— | — | — | 1 | |
| 1223 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $75K in 2018. Owner pulled a wall covering replacement permit in 2020. | Investor / LLC | $258K | 3/1 | 1,335 | 1923 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1224 S 21ST ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2013. | Owner-occupied | $244K | 3/1 | 1,234 | 1923 | 0 | |
| 1225 S 21ST ST ImprovedOwner pulled a fast form building permit in 2008. | Owner-occupied | $242K | 3/1 | 1,208 | 1923 | 0 | |
| 1226 S 21ST ST TradedTraded 2×: $90K in 2013 → $500K in 2020 (+456%). | Absentee individual | $450K | 4/— | 2,160 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1227 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $31K in 2011, use permit in 2011, sold for $376K in 2025 (+1133%). | Absentee individual | $416K | 3/2 | 1,620 | 1923 | 3 | tax lien |
| 1228 S 21ST ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $214K | —/— | 2,332 | — | 0 | abated |
| 1229 S 21ST ST | Owner-occupied | $290K | —/— | 1,778 | 1923 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1230 S 21ST ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated), sold for $20K in 2004. | Absentee individual | $287K | 4/1 | 1,554 | 1923 | 1 | abated |
| 1231 S 21ST ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $5K in 2002 → $60K in 2011 (+1100%). | Absentee individual | $239K | 3/1 | 1,206 | 1923 | 3 | rented |
| 1232 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $131K in 2015. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2015. | Absentee individual | $252K | 3/1 | 1,232 | 1923 | 1 | rented |
| 1233 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $110K in 2016, demolition permit in 2016, sold for $430K in 2018 (+291%). | Owner-occupied | $447K | 3/2 | 1,845 | 1923 | 2 | |
| 1234 S 21ST ST TradedTraded 2×: $245K in 2023 → $318K in 2024 (+30%). | Owner-occupied | $357K | 3/1 | 1,376 | 1923 | 2 | |
| 1235 S 21ST ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit. | Owner-occupied | $239K | 3/1 | 1,206 | 1923 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1236 S 21ST ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $115K in 2015 → $240K in 2019 (+109%). | Absentee individual | $266K | 3/1 | 1,232 | 1923 | 3 | |
| 1237 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $129K in 2019. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $236K | 3/1 | 1,164 | 1923 | 1 | rented |
| 1238 S 21ST ST HistoryAppeal city affirmed (2011); 2 L&I violations (2011); 2 L&I violations (2019); sold $210K (2020). | Absentee individual | $396K | 4/1 | 1,620 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1239 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $172K in 2025. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2026. | Investor / LLC | $236K | 3/1 | 1,164 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1240 S 21ST ST New constructionBought for $255K in 2021, built new under a 2025 permit, sold for $250K in 2025. | Investor / LLC | $279K | 4/1 | 1,620 | 1923 | 2 | |
| 1241 S 21ST ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $19K in 2001 → $280K in 2020 (+1373%). | Owner-occupied | $349K | 3/1 | 1,338 | 1923 | 4 | rented |
| 1242 S 21ST ST History5 L&I violations (2014). | Owner-occupied | $234K | 3/1 | 1,116 | 1923 | 0 | |
| 1243 S 21ST ST | Investor / LLC | $238K | 3/1 | 1,186 | 1923 | 1 | rented |
| 1244 S 21ST ST | Owner-occupied | $234K | 3/1 | 1,116 | 1923 | 0 | |
| 1245 S 21ST ST TradedTraded 2×: $67K in 2007 → $67K in 2007 (+0%). | Owner-occupied | $232K | 3/1 | 1,186 | 1923 | 2 | |
| 1246 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $185K in 2019. Owner pulled a use permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $331K | 3/2 | 1,116 | 1923 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1247 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $309K in 2013, zoning/use permit in 2013, sold for $530K in 2025 (+89%). | Owner-occupied | $461K | —/— | 2,588 | 1923 | 4 | |
| 1248 S 21ST ST Historysold $66K (2007); L&I violation (2016). | Absentee individual | $350K | 3/1 | 1,275 | 1923 | 1 | rented |
| 1249 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $70K in 2012, alteration permit in 2013, sold for $290K in 2013 (+480%). | Absentee individual | $668K | 4/4 | 1,620 | 1923 | 3 | |
| 1250 S 21ST ST | Owner-occupied | $312K | —/— | 2,142 | 1923 | 0 | abated |
| 1251 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $22K in 2002, major alteration permit in 2013, sold for $315K in 2022 (+1319%). | Owner-occupied | $411K | 3/2 | 1,500 | 1923 | 3 | |
| 1252 S 21ST ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit, sold for $70K in 2013. | Owner-occupied | $418K | —/— | 2,091 | 1923 | 3 | |
| 1253 S 21ST ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $271K | —/— | 1,164 | 1923 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1254 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $110K in 2010, alteration permit in 2011, sold for $245K in 2015 (+123%). | Owner-occupied | $287K | 3/2 | 1,400 | 1923 | 2 | rented |
| 1255 S 21ST ST | Owner-occupied | $271K | —/— | 1,164 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1256 S 21ST ST | Absentee individual | $247K | 3/1 | 1,248 | 1923 | 1 | |
| 1257 S 21ST ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2010 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $278K | —/— | 1,256 | 1923 | 0 | abated |
| 1258 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $95K in 2013, electrical permit in 2014, sold for $255K in 2014 (+168%). | Owner-occupied | $377K | 3/2 | 1,488 | 1923 | 2 | |
| 1259 S 21ST ST TradedTraded 2×: $57K in 2005 → $235K in 2016 (+312%). | Owner-occupied | $401K | 3/1 | 1,390 | 1923 | 2 | |
| 1260 S 21ST ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $26K in 2000 → $360K in 2021 (+1264%). | Owner-occupied | $375K | 3/1 | 1,472 | 1923 | 4 | |
| 1261 S 21ST ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $59K in 2005 → $262K in 2019 (+344%). | Owner-occupied | $381K | 3/1 | 1,291 | 1923 | 3 | |
| 1262 S 21ST ST Renovated & sold onBought for $90K in 2005, use permit in 2012, sold for $152K in 2013 (+69%). | Absentee individual | $324K | —/— | 2,332 | 1923 | 2 | 5 viol |
| 1263 S 21ST ST New constructionBought for $130K in 2016, built new under a 2016 permit (tax-abated), sold for $350K in 2017. | Absentee individual | $394K | 3/2 | 1,324 | 1923 | 2 | abated |
| 1265 S 21ST ST New constructionBought for $54K in 2006, built new under a 2017 permit, sold for $295K in 2018. | Absentee individual | $436K | —/— | 1,268 | 1923 | 3 | |
| 1267 S 21ST ST New constructionBought for $100K in 2015, built new under a 2012 permit, sold for $455K in 2020. | Owner-occupied | $456K | 4/2 | 1,950 | 2015 | 3 | |
| 1269 S 21ST ST ImprovedBought for $125K in 2004. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2011. | Absentee individual | $206K | —/— | 1,265 | 1923 | 1 |
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