Who owns your block
1700 block of N 29th St
A mostly owner-occupied block: 61% of homes are lived in by their owners, with 7 open code violations and 4 homes behind $11,675 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 519% since 2016, now about $150K. Property taxes are climbing about 18% 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 $150K — 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 | $150K | $167K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 48% | 20% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 113 reported crimes (40 violent) and 298 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 +519% since 2016
- Tax bill $168 to $1,067 a year, +18%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $8.9M assessed, $76,924/yr to the city, about $1,304 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +519% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +535% since 2016 · ~+18%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
1730 N 29th St is assessed at $240K but pays $685 a year — about 20% of the $3,353 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 $619 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 45 arm's-length sales since 2000. The typical home has sold 0 times in that window, while 36 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 59 parcels
- Owner-occupied 36
- Investor / LLC 8
- Absentee individual 7
- Vacant 8
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Phila (individual) | 2 | 3871 | $6561M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Redevelopment Authority (individual) | 2 | 1303 | $240M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Naor Holdings Llc | 1 | 46 | $5.6M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Jennifer Llc | 1 | 17 | $3.2M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Brick And Mortar Llc | 1 | 12 | $475K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Diamante Investment Group | 2 | 3 | $491K | phila.gov ↗ |
| A2l Realty Llc | 1 | 1 | $240K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Vii B Enterprises Llc | 1 | 1 | $271K | phila.gov ↗ |
| All Access Maintenance Llc | 1 | 1 | $200K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1212cass Llc | 1 | 1 | $142K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Warrick Estates Llc | 1 | 1 | $172K | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $400K in 2022. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2023. | Absentee individual | $162K | —/— | 2,538 | 1915 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1703 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $48K in 2016, built new under a 2021 permit, sold for $165K in 2023. | Absentee individual | $149K | —/— | 2,367 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 1705 N 29TH ST | Vacant | $48K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1707 N 29TH ST | Vacant | $48K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1709 N 29TH ST History2 L&I violations (2008). | Vacant | $48K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 1710 N 29TH ST History2 L&I violations (2019); L&I violation (2023); L&I violation (2024). | Vacant | $51K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1711 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $191K | —/— | 1,566 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1712 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2024. | Investor / LLC | $144K | —/— | 1,675 | 1915 | 0 | 2 violtax lien |
| 1713 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $191K | —/— | 1,566 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1714 N 29TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $17K in 2008, electrical permit in 2016, sold for $185K in 2018 (+988%). | Owner-occupied | $198K | 4/2 | 1,675 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 1715 N 29TH ST | Absentee individual | $145K | 3/1 | 1,242 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 1716 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated), sold for $68K in 2012. | Owner-occupied | $115K | 3/1 | 1,350 | 1915 | 1 | abatedtax lien |
| 1717 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $179K | 4/1 | 1,742 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1718 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $209K | —/— | 1,675 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1719 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1720 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1721 N 29TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $165K in 2021 → $320K in 2022 (+94%). | Absentee individual | $271K | 3/2 | 1,240 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 1722 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1723 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $35K in 2000. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1724 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1725 N 29TH ST History2 L&I violations (2011); 3 L&I violations (2022). | Vacant | $48K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 1726 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2018. | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1727 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a mechanical permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1728 N 29TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $21K in 2011 → $240K in 2025 (+1043%). | Owner-occupied | $229K | 4/2 | 1,300 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 1729 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a mechanical permit in 2018. | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1730 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $65K in 2013, built new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated), sold for $245K in 2018. | Investor / LLC | $240K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 4 | abated |
| 1731 N 29TH ST Improved | Vacant | $48K | —/— | — | — | 0 | 2 violtax lien |
| 1732 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $20K in 2017, built new under a 2017 permit, sold for $187K in 2024. | Investor / LLC | $239K | 3/2 | 1,300 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 1733 N 29TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2013 permit, sold for $21K in 2012. | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1734 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a use permit in 2012. | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1735 N 29TH ST History2 L&I violations (2011). | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1736 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | abated |
| 1737 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $1K in 2014, built new under a 2019 permit, sold for $80K in 2019. | Investor / LLC | $271K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 4 | 3 violtax lien |
| 1738 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2008. | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1739 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $145K | 4/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1740 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 1741 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2017. | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1742 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $80K in 2013. Owner pulled a major alteration permit in 2012. | Owner-occupied | $204K | 4/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1743 N 29TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $4K in 2000 → $1K in 2012 (-71%). | Owner-occupied | $145K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 2 | tax lien |
| 1744 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1745 N 29TH ST New constructionBought for $30K in 2020, built new under a 2020 permit (tax-abated), sold for $117K in 2020. | Absentee individual | $232K | 3/1 | 1,240 | 1915 | 2 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 1746 N 29TH ST History7 L&I violations (2018); sold $1.4M (2020); L&I violation (2020). | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1747 N 29TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $36K in 2000 → $53K in 2006 (+47%). | Owner-occupied | $173K | —/— | 1,240 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 1748 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1749 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $142K | 3/1 | 1,190 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1750 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $150K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1751 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $142K | 3/1 | 1,190 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1752 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $142K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1753 N 29TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $150K in 2007 → $180K in 2025 (+20%). | Investor / LLC | $200K | 2/— | 1,600 | 1915 | 4 | |
| 1754 N 29TH ST | Absentee individual | $142K | 3/1 | 1,300 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1755 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alteration permit in 2015. | Investor / LLC | $142K | 3/1 | 1,190 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1756 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $115K | 3/1 | 1,030 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1757 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a mechanical permit in 2017. | Absentee individual | $142K | 3/1 | 1,190 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 1758 N 29TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $20K in 2018 → $70K in 2021 (+250%). | Vacant | $52K | —/— | — | — | 2 | tax lien |
| 1759 N 29TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2016. | Owner-occupied | $142K | 3/1 | 1,190 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 1761 N 29TH ST | Owner-occupied | $193K | 3/2 | 1,190 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 1763 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $7K in 2005. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2026. | Investor / LLC | $172K | 3/2 | 1,629 | 1915 | 1 | tax lien |
| 1765 N 29TH ST ImprovedBought for $45K in 2007. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2017. | Investor / LLC | $172K | —/— | 1,629 | 1915 | 2 | tax lien |
| 1767 N 29TH ST | Vacant | $47K | —/— | — | — | 0 |
Neighborhood
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)