Who owns your block
1500 block of N 29th St
A mostly owner-occupied block: 73% of homes are lived in by their owners, with 26 open code violations and 11 homes behind $57,365 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 175% since 2016, now about $195K. Property taxes are climbing about 11% 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 $195K — about 0.9× 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 | $195K | $167K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 52% | 20% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 158 reported crimes (51 violent) and 284 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
- $195K typical home, up +175% since 2016
- Tax bill $612 to $2,016 a year, +11%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $14M assessed, $140,897/yr to the city, about $2,348 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +175% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +229% since 2016 · ~+11%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
1552 N 29th St is assessed at $614K but pays $1,734 a year — about 20% of the $8,591 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 +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 $275 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 53 arm's-length sales since 2001. The typical home has sold 1 time in that window, while 29 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 60 parcels
- Owner-occupied 44
- Investor / LLC 8
- Absentee individual 7
- Vacant 1
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vin Partners Llc | 3 | 79 | $9.3M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Raza Homes Llc | 1 | 44 | $8.4M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Philadelphia Lotus 11a Llc | 1 | 29 | $4.9M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Windsor Street Lp | 1 | 9 | $2.2M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1233 North 6th Street Llc | 1 | 2 | $1.2M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1559 N 29 Llc | 2 | 2 | $533K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Harding Property Group Llc | 1 | 1 | $193K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Sanestate Llc | 1 | 1 | $195K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1558 N 29th Llc | 1 | 1 | $42K | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $45K in 2010. Owner pulled a suppression permit in 2010. | Investor / LLC | $475K | 6/3 | 2,439 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 1501 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $215K | —/— | 2,872 | 1915 | 0 | 6 viol |
| 1502 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $318K in 2022. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $276K | —/— | 1,762 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1503 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $5K in 2018, addition and/or alteration permit in 2020, sold for $425K in 2022 (+8400%). | Absentee individual | $381K | 3/2 | 1,774 | 1915 | 3 | tax lien |
| 1504 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2020 permit. | Owner-occupied | $233K | —/— | 1,585 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1505 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2008. | Owner-occupied | $242K | —/— | 1,706 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1506 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $246K | —/— | 1,585 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1507 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $75K in 2006, use permit in 2015, sold for $425K in 2024 (+467%). | Absentee individual | $271K | —/— | 1,706 | 1915 | 5 | rented |
| 1508 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2010. | Owner-occupied | $246K | —/— | 1,585 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1509 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2017 permit, sold for $375K in 2024. | Investor / LLC | $367K | —/— | 1,706 | 1925 | 3 | 16 viol |
| 1510 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1511 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $100K in 2016, built new under a 2010 permit (tax-abated), sold for $235K in 2017. | Owner-occupied | $297K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 2 | rentedabated |
| 1512 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $190K in 2022. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1513 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $320K in 2023. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $349K | 3/2 | 1,256 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1514 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1515 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit. | Owner-occupied | $195K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1516 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2013. | Owner-occupied | $193K | 4/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1517 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a city demolition permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $195K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | 2 viol |
| 1518 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $189K in 2017. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2008. | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1519 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $24K in 2009, built new under a 2007 permit (tax-abated), sold for $1.1M in 2020. | Investor / LLC | $348K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 3 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 1520 N 29TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2015). | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1521 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $133K in 2024. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $195K | 2/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 1 | rentedtax lien |
| 1522 N 29TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2010). | Absentee individual | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | rented |
| 1523 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $63K in 2008. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2007. | Owner-occupied | $194K | 4/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1524 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $152K in 2023, roof covering replacement permit in 2023, sold for $345K in 2024 (+127%). | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1525 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit (tax-abated), sold for $80K in 2007. | Owner-occupied | $195K | 4/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 1 | abated |
| 1526 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1527 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $28K in 2015, major alteration permit in 2016, sold for $243K in 2017 (+768%). | Owner-occupied | $254K | 3/2 | 1,256 | 1925 | 3 | rented |
| 1528 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $20K in 2010. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2026. | Investor / LLC | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 1529 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $194K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1530 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | abated |
| 1531 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $194K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1532 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $193K | 4/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1533 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $194K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1534 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $48K in 2013, major alteration permit in 2013, sold for $290K in 2023 (+504%). | Owner-occupied | $295K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1535 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $194K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1536 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1537 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2015 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $194K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | abated |
| 1538 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $68K in 2010, mechanical permit in 2014, sold for $270K in 2021 (+297%). | Owner-occupied | $295K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 1539 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $194K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1540 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $246K | —/— | 1,585 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1541 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a roof covering replacement permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $235K | —/— | 1,631 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1542 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1543 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $26K in 2010, mechanical permit in 2010, sold for $170K in 2014 (+568%). | Owner-occupied | $298K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 3 | rented |
| 1544 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $45K in 2005. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2016. | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1545 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $194K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1546 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $30K in 2010. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1547 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $194K | 3/1 | 1,256 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1548 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1549 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2010 permit. | Owner-occupied | $221K | 4/1 | 1,631 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1550 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $30K in 2005. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2007. | Owner-occupied | $288K | 5/1 | 1,585 | 1925 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1551 N 29TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $32K in 2001 → $48K in 2004 (+48%). | Absentee individual | $263K | 4/2 | 1,631 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 1552 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit (tax-abated), sold for $83K in 2018. | Investor / LLC | $614K | 4/2 | 2,526 | 1925 | 1 | rentedabated |
| 1553 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $235K | —/— | 1,631 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1554 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $35K in 2008. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2016. | Investor / LLC | $306K | 5/2 | 1,585 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 1555 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2014 permit, sold for $378K in 2023. | Absentee individual | $235K | —/— | 1,631 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1556 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $31K in 2008. Owner pulled a mechanical permit in 2009. | Investor / LLC | $273K | 3/2 | 1,723 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 1557 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $15K in 2004, built new under a 2008 permit, sold for $220K in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $153K | —/— | 1,840 | 1925 | 3 | tax lien |
| 1558 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $10K in 2016, built new under a 2018 permit, sold for $45K in 2016. | Vacant | $42K | —/— | — | — | 2 | tax lien |
| 1559 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $220K in 2021. | Investor / LLC | $380K | —/— | 2,400 | 1925 | 1 | 2 violtax lien |
Neighborhood
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)