Who owns your block
1600 block of S 54th St
A mostly owner-occupied block: 60% of homes are lived in by their owners, with 11 open code violations and 7 homes behind $20,854 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 192% since 2016, now about $150K. Property taxes are climbing about 8% 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 $150K — about 0.7× the citywide median, and in line with the ZIP 19143 median of $152K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19143 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19143 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150K | $152K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 47% | 41% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 116 reported crimes (50 violent) and 191 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
- $150K typical home, up +192% since 2016
- Tax bill $719 to $1,608 a year, +8%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $8.5M assessed, $73,617/yr to the city, about $1,338 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +192% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +124% since 2016 · ~+8%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
1652 S 54th St is assessed at $215K but pays $845 a year — about 28% of the $3,008 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 +10.2% 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 $292 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 60 arm's-length sales since 2000. The typical home has sold 1 time in that window, while 25 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 55 parcels
- Owner-occupied 33
- Investor / LLC 10
- Absentee individual 11
- Vacant 1
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Housing Auth (individual) | 3 | 4773 | $1418M | phila.gov ↗ |
| City Block Acq Vii Llc | 1 | 39 | $11M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Hadar Llc | 1 | 21 | $3.2M | phila.gov ↗ |
| V & V Holdings Llc | 1 | 18 | $2.6M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Apterus Llc | 1 | 6 | $916K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Helpful Home Buyers 3 Llc | 1 | 6 | $1.0M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Second Few Units Llc | 1 | 5 | $743K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Davidai Real Estate Holdings Llc | 1 | 3 | $422K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Success Property Manageme | 1 | 3 | $304K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 293 Development Group Llc | 1 | 2 | $444K | phila.gov ↗ |
| P+B Enterprises Prtnrship | 1 | 1 | $25K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Mf 1613 S 54th Llc | 1 | 1 | $257K | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1601 S 54TH ST ImprovedBought for $70K in 2014. Owner pulled a major alteration permit in 2011. | Absentee individual | $170K | —/— | 2,184 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 1603 S 54TH ST History3 L&I violations (2009); 2 L&I violations (2011); 2 L&I violations (2015); 2 L&I violations (2019); sold $7K (2023). | Vacant | $25K | —/— | — | — | 1 | tax lien |
| 1605 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $149K | 4/1 | 1,622 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1607 S 54TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2011). | Owner-occupied | $149K | 4/1 | 1,622 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1609 S 54TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $24K in 2006 → $165K in 2025 (+588%). | Owner-occupied | $149K | 4/1 | 1,622 | 1925 | 3 | |
| 1610 S 54TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $20K in 2020 → $65K in 2023 (+224%). | Absentee individual | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1611 S 54TH ST New constructionBought for $110K in 2021, built new under a 2007 permit, sold for $225K in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $256K | 3/2 | 1,392 | 1925 | 2 | 2 viol |
| 1612 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 1613 S 54TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $61K in 2020 → $73K in 2020 (+19%). | Investor / LLC | $257K | 4/1 | 1,622 | 1925 | 2 | rented |
| 1614 S 54TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 6×: $55K in 2001 → $90K in 2020 (+64%). | Investor / LLC | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 6 | rented |
| 1615 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $149K | 4/1 | 1,622 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 1616 S 54TH ST | Absentee individual | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | rentedtax lien |
| 1617 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $159K | 4/1 | 1,796 | 1917 | 0 | |
| 1618 S 54TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $23K in 2004 → $45K in 2015 (+96%). | Investor / LLC | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 1619 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $159K | 4/1 | 1,796 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1620 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2014. | Absentee individual | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1621 S 54TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $95K in 2021, interior non-load-bearing wall demo. permit in 2021, sold for $268K in 2022 (+182%). | Owner-occupied | $150K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1622 S 54TH ST Historysold $32K (2012); 4 L&I violations (2013). | Investor / LLC | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 1623 S 54TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $20K in 2006 → $99K in 2007 (+395%). | Owner-occupied | $150K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1624 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2020. | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1625 S 54TH ST | Absentee individual | $200K | 4/1 | 2,752 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 1626 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a bathroom & kitchen remodel permit in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1627 S 54TH ST | Absentee individual | $200K | 4/1 | 2,752 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 1628 S 54TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $49K in 2018, major alteration permit in 2018, sold for $153K in 2019 (+211%). | Owner-occupied | $215K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1629 S 54TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $4K in 2015, interior non-load-bearing wall demo. permit in 2018, sold for $93K in 2022 (+2225%). | Investor / LLC | $150K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1630 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1631 S 54TH ST | Investor / LLC | $150K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 1632 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1633 S 54TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $500 in 2001 → $35K in 2007 (+6900%). | Absentee individual | $159K | 4/1 | 1,794 | 1920 | 2 | rented |
| 1634 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a use permit in 2009. | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1635 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $159K | —/— | 1,796 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 1636 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1637 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $232K | —/— | 1,640 | 1920 | 1 | rented |
| 1638 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2009. | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1639 S 54TH ST ImprovedBought for $120K in 2024. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $150K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 1640 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | 4 viol |
| 1641 S 54TH ST History5 L&I violations (2011). | Absentee individual | $150K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1642 S 54TH ST History2 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTURE (2026). | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | 2 viol |
| 1643 S 54TH ST ImprovedBought for $40K in 2010. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $150K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 1644 S 54TH ST | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1645 S 54TH ST ImprovedBought for $34K in 2007. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $258K | 3/2 | 1,640 | 1920 | 4 | 1 violtax lien |
| 1646 S 54TH ST ImprovedBought for $50K in 2024. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $215K | 3/2 | 1,140 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 1647 S 54TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $4K in 2000, electrical permit in 2007, sold for $65K in 2010 (+1757%). | Owner-occupied | $150K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 2 | 2 viol |
| 1648 S 54TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $33K in 2007 → $29K in 2018 (-11%). | Investor / LLC | $185K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 2 | rented |
| 1649 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $153K | 4/1 | 1,640 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1650 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a bathroom & kitchen remodel permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1651 S 54TH ST History2 L&I violations (2010). | Absentee individual | $155K | —/— | 2,274 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1652 S 54TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $8K in 2017. | Investor / LLC | $215K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 1 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 1654 S 54TH ST History3 L&I violations (2008); L&I violation (2012); L&I violation (2014); 5 L&I violations incl EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8 (2016); sold $16K (2016). | Investor / LLC | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 1 | rented |
| 1656 S 54TH ST ImprovedBought for $41K in 2005. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $215K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 3 | rented |
| 1658 S 54TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2018. | Absentee individual | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | rentedtax lien |
| 1660 S 54TH ST ImprovedBought for $8K in 2000. Owner pulled a bathroom & kitchen remodel permit in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $125K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 1662 S 54TH ST | Absentee individual | $125K | 4/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 1664 S 54TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $79K in 2006, major alteration permit in 2018, sold for $160K in 2018 (+1424%). | Owner-occupied | $189K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 1666 S 54TH ST ImprovedBought for $105K in 2017. Owner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $215K | 4/2 | 1,440 | 1920 | 3 | rented |
Neighborhood
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)