Who owns your block
1700 block of N 27th St
A mixed-ownership block: 31% owner-occupied, 27% investor-held, with 13 open code violations and 9 homes behind $17,088 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 517% since 2016, now about $146K. Property taxes are climbing about 28% 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 $146K — about 0.7× the citywide median, and below 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 | $146K | $167K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 9% | 20% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 198 reported crimes (99 violent) and 297 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
- $146K typical home, up +517% since 2016
- Tax bill $62 to $927 a year, +28%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $8.0M assessed, $71,640/yr to the city, about $1,303 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +517% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +1395% since 2016 · ~+28%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
1752 N 27th St is assessed at $415K but pays $1,162 a year — about 20% of the $5,813 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 +18% 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 $617 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 41 arm's-length sales since 2001. The typical home has sold 0 times in that window, while 35 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 55 parcels
- Owner-occupied 16
- Investor / LLC 10
- Absentee individual 7
- Vacant 22
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Housing Auth (individual) | 3 | 4773 | $1418M | phila.gov ↗ |
| City Of Phila (individual) | 4 | 3871 | $6561M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Redevelopment Authority (individual) | 3 | 1303 | $240M | phila.gov ↗ |
| City Of Philadelphia (individual) | 3 | 1002 | $444M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Philadelphia Lotus Llc | 1 | 43 | $7.8M | phila.gov ↗ |
| House Of The Good Shepher (individual) | 2 | 2 | $196K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Edge Funding Llc | 1 | 2 | $301K | phila.gov ↗ |
| George K Hinton (individual) | 2 | 2 | $212K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Kosacci Group Lp | 1 | 1 | $166K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1725 Hwb Llc | 1 | 1 | $204K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Sujami Associates Llc | 1 | 1 | $78K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Kaspers First Llc | 1 | 1 | $49K | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1706 N 27TH ST History2 L&I violations (2008); 2 L&I violations (2012); 2 L&I violations (2013); L&I violation (2022). | Vacant | $48K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1708 N 27TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2022). | Vacant | $49K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1709 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $106K in 2007. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2010. | Investor / LLC | $166K | —/— | 1,389 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 1710 N 27TH ST | Vacant | $86K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1711 N 27TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $35K in 2020 → $430K in 2024 (+1129%). | Absentee individual | $410K | 4/3 | 1,973 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 1712-14 N 27TH ST | Vacant | $131K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 1713 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2011 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $106K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | abated |
| 1715 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2016 permit (tax-abated). | Investor / LLC | $237K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | rentedabated |
| 1716 N 27TH ST History3 L&I violations (2011). | Owner-occupied | $65K | —/— | 1,800 | 1968 | 0 | |
| 1717 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $2K in 2005 → $113K in 2023 (+5525%). | Investor / LLC | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 3 | 1 viol |
| 1718 N 27TH ST History2 L&I violations (2016). | Absentee individual | $34K | —/— | 1,476 | — | 0 | |
| 1719 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit (tax-abated), sold for $400K in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $400K | 4/3 | 2,104 | 2020 | 1 | abatedtax lien |
| 1720 N 27TH ST | Vacant | $86K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1721 N 27TH ST History2 L&I violations (2011); 2 L&I violations (2016). | Vacant | $46K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1722 N 27TH ST History2 L&I violations (2008); 3 L&I violations (2009). | Vacant | $120K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 1723 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a roof covering replacement permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1724 N 27TH ST | Vacant | $42K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1724R N 27TH ST History2 L&I violations (2008). | Vacant | $21K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1725 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $20K in 2019. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2024. | Investor / LLC | $204K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 1726 N 27TH ST | Vacant | $42K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1726R N 27TH ST | Vacant | $21K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 1727 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a major alteration permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1728R N 27TH ST History2 L&I violations (2008). | Vacant | $122K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1729 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 1730 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $218K | —/— | 2,271 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1731 N 27TH ST History6 L&I violations (2015); 5 L&I violations incl EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7 (2016). | Absentee individual | $237K | 4/2 | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1732 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $15K in 2006, electrical permit in 2012, sold for $75K in 2023 (+400%). | Investor / LLC | $78K | 3/1 | 1,488 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 1733 N 27TH ST New constructionBought for $16K in 2018, built new under a 2019 permit (tax-abated), sold for $400K in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $394K | 3/3 | 2,073 | 2020 | 5 | abatedtax lien |
| 1734 N 27TH ST History3 L&I violations (2015); 2 L&I violations (2016). | Owner-occupied | $144K | 3/1 | 1,488 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1735 N 27TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2010); 2 L&I violations (2021). | Vacant | $46K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1736 N 27TH ST New constructionBought for $2K in 2017, built new under a 2021 permit, sold for $39K in 2018. | Vacant | $49K | —/— | — | — | 2 | tax lien |
| 1737 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1738 N 27TH ST History2 L&I violations (2008). | Vacant | $49K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1739 N 27TH ST Torn down & rebuiltdemolished in 2015 and rebuilt (2021), then sold for $41K in 2019. | Vacant | $46K | —/— | — | — | 1 | tax lien |
| 1740 N 27TH ST Historysold $11K (2008); 3 L&I violations (2008). | Investor / LLC | $157K | —/— | 2,336 | 1915 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1741 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $24K in 2010. Owner pulled a demolition permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $194K | 5/1 | 1,609 | 1915 | 4 | tax lien |
| 1742 N 27TH ST | Absentee individual | $146K | 4/1 | 1,504 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1743 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $120K in 2025. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2013. | Owner-occupied | $166K | 5/2 | 1,609 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1744 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a minor demolition permit in 2022. | Vacant | $50K | —/— | — | — | 0 | 5 viol |
| 1745 N 27TH ST | Absentee individual | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1746 N 27TH ST Torn down & rebuiltdemolished in 2022 and rebuilt (2021). | Vacant | $53K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 1747 N 27TH ST History3 L&I violations (2011). | Vacant | $46K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1748 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a demolition permit in 2017. | Vacant | $55K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1749 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1750 N 27TH ST | Investor / LLC | $146K | 4/1 | 1,504 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 1751 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1752 N 27TH ST Torn down & rebuiltOld house bought for $2K in 2017, demolished in 2017 and rebuilt (2018), then sold for $384K in 2020. | Absentee individual | $415K | 3/3 | 2,186 | 2020 | 2 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 1753 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $25K in 2018 → $140K in 2026 (+460%). | Investor / LLC | $166K | 3/4 | 1,609 | 1915 | 3 | tax lien |
| 1754 N 27TH ST History9 L&I violations (2024); L&I violation (2025); sold $197K (2026). | Owner-occupied | $154K | —/— | 2,305 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1755 N 27TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $16K in 2001 → $14K in 2011 (-10%). | Owner-occupied | $166K | —/— | 1,609 | 1915 | 2 | 4 viol |
| 1757 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $23K in 2016. Owner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2020. | Investor / LLC | $253K | 3/2 | 1,686 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 1759 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $30K in 2018, major alteration permit in 2018, sold for $270K in 2024 (+800%). | Owner-occupied | $289K | 4/2 | 1,609 | 1915 | 3 | rented |
| 1761 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a city demolition permit in 2025. | Vacant | $46K | —/— | — | — | 0 | 3 violtax lien |
| 1763 N 27TH ST New constructionBought for $55K in 2020, built new under a 2021 permit (tax-abated). | Investor / LLC | $401K | 4/3 | 2,113 | 2023 | 1 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 1765 N 27TH ST History2 L&I violations (2018); 3 L&I violations (2019); 3 L&I violations (2024). | Vacant | $46K | —/— | — | — | 0 |
Neighborhood
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)