Who owns your block
1400 block of N 56th St
A mostly owner-occupied block: 70% of homes are lived in by their owners, with 20 open code violations and 7 homes behind $59,169 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 132% since 2016, now about $147K. Property taxes are climbing about 6% a year and the increases are speeding up.
- 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 $147K — about 0.7× the citywide median, and below the ZIP 19131 median of $156K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19131 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147K | $156K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 43% | 42% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 151 reported crimes (73 violent) and 336 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
- $147K typical home, up +132% since 2016
- Tax bill $852 to $1,656 a year, +6%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $7.3M assessed, $69,064/yr to the city, about $1,303 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +132% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +94% since 2016 · ~+6%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
1454 N 56th St is assessed at $184K but pays $1,297 a year — about 50% of the $2,581 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 +7.9% 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 $232 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 58 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 53 parcels
- Owner-occupied 36
- Investor / LLC 10
- Absentee individual 4
- Vacant 3
Value distribution today
The block's largest owner, Jh Ventures 57 Llc, carries 16 open violations across 57 properties it owns around the city.
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jh Ventures 57 Llc | 1 | 57 | $6.9M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Philadelphia Lotus 20 Llc | 1 | 35 | $6.5M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Habana Holding Corp | 1 | 28 | $4.4M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Adelphia Place Llc | 2 | 15 | $2.1M | phila.gov ↗ |
| City Block Acquisition X Llc | 1 | 8 | $1.3M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Imperiled Holdings Llc | 1 | 7 | $891K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Jatchi Capital Llc | 1 | 5 | $822K | phila.gov ↗ |
| David Egan Group Inc | 1 | 2 | $230K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Jes Capital Investments L | 1 | 2 | $260K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Homehaven Rentals Llc | 1 | 1 | $175K | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1409 N 56TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2017. | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,440 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1410 N 56TH ST Improved | Vacant | $15K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1411 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $26K in 2003. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 2 | rented3 viol |
| 1412 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $59K in 2005. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $119K | 3/1 | 1,266 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1413 N 56TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $15K in 2015, alteration permit in 2017, sold for $174K in 2018 (+1060%). | Owner-occupied | $240K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1414 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2008 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $119K | 3/1 | 1,266 | 1925 | 0 | abated |
| 1415 N 56TH ST | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1416 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $119K | 3/1 | 1,266 | 1925 | 0 | abatedtax lien |
| 1417 N 56TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $44K in 2006, alterations permit in 2021, sold for $1.8M in 2024 (+4064%). | Investor / LLC | $89K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 3 | rentedtax lien |
| 1418 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $115K | 3/1 | 1,146 | 1925 | 0 | abated3 viol |
| 1419 N 56TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a bathroom & kitchen remodel permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1420 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $118K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | abatedtax lien |
| 1421 N 56TH ST Historysold $18K (2008); 4 L&I violations (2009); L&I violation (2012); 8 L&I violations (2024); L&I violation (2025). | Investor / LLC | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | 8 viol |
| 1422 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $50K in 2018. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2008. | Owner-occupied | $175K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1423 N 56TH ST Improved | Vacant | $24K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 1424 N 56TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $187K | —/— | 1,240 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1425 N 56TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $25K in 2002 → $192K in 2022 (+664%). | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 4 | |
| 1426 N 56TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $1K in 2007 → $1K in 2007 (+0%). | Vacant | $14K | —/— | — | — | 2 | |
| 1427 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $125K in 2025. Owner pulled a interior non-load-bearing wall demo. permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1428 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $65K in 2006. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2025. | Investor / LLC | $175K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 3 | rented |
| 1429 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $90K in 2019. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1430 N 56TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a minor demolition permit in 2022. | Absentee individual | $118K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1431 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $117K in 2014. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $162K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1432 N 56TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2014); L&I violation (2015); 5 L&I violations (2024); 3 L&I violations (2025). | Owner-occupied | $118K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 0 | 3 viol |
| 1433 N 56TH ST | Investor / LLC | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 1434 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2023 permit (tax-abated), sold for $30K in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $124K | 3/1 | 1,345 | 1920 | 1 | abated |
| 1435 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $75K in 2015. Owner pulled a wall covering replacement permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $188K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1436 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $67K in 2007. | Owner-occupied | $118K | —/— | 1,240 | 1920 | 1 | abated |
| 1437 N 56TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a city demolition permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1438 N 56TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $25K in 2013 → $260K in 2021 (+940%). | Investor / LLC | $123K | 3/1 | 1,312 | 1920 | 2 | rented |
| 1439 N 56TH ST History13 L&I violations (2012); sold $408K (2021). | Investor / LLC | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 1440 N 56TH ST History4 L&I violations (2008); 8 L&I violations (2011). | Owner-occupied | $151K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1441 N 56TH ST | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1442 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $500 in 2005. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2012. | Owner-occupied | $118K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 1443 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $200K in 2022. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $240K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1444 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $118K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 1445 N 56TH ST New constructionBought for $56K in 2018, built new under a 2013 permit, sold for $199K in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $243K | 4/2 | 1,633 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1446 N 56TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $40K in 2020 → $127K in 2022 (+217%). | Owner-occupied | $151K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1447 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $44K in 2000. Owner pulled a roof covering replacement permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1448 N 56TH ST Historysold $23K (2000); 2 L&I violations (2009). | Absentee individual | $118K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1449 N 56TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $96K in 2005 → $23K in 2013 (-76%). | Absentee individual | $174K | —/— | 1,528 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1450 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $33K in 2017. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2023. | Investor / LLC | $118K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 1 | rented |
| 1451 N 56TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $60K in 2004, use permit in 2015, sold for $179K in 2024 (+198%). | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/2 | 1,528 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1452 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $32K in 2004. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2024. | Investor / LLC | $118K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1920 | 2 | rented |
| 1453 N 56TH ST | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1454 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2008 permit (tax-abated), sold for $16K in 2018. | Investor / LLC | $184K | 3/1 | 1,105 | 1920 | 1 | rentedabated |
| 1455 N 56TH ST | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1456 N 56TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $850K in 2004 → $5.1M in 2023 (+500%). | Investor / LLC | $115K | 3/1 | 1,146 | 1920 | 4 | rented |
| 1457 N 56TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $147K | 4/1 | 1,528 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1458 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2013 permit (tax-abated), sold for $55K in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $115K | 3/1 | 1,146 | 1920 | 1 | abated |
| 1459 N 56TH ST ImprovedBought for $84K in 2007. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $151K | 4/1 | 1,682 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1460 N 56TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $19K in 2009 → $158K in 2024 (+729%). | Owner-occupied | $146K | 2/2 | 1,146 | 1920 | 3 | rented3 viol |
| 1462 N 56TH ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $117K | 3/1 | 1,186 | 1925 | 0 | abated |
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)