Who owns your block
2900 block of N 5th St
A mixed-ownership block: 22% owner-occupied, 37% investor-held, with 36 open code violations and 5 homes behind $34,236 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 56% since 2016, now about $127K. Property taxes are climbing about 4% 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 $127K — about 0.6× the citywide median, and above the ZIP 19133 median of $83K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19133 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19133 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127K | $83K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 2% | 18% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 203 reported crimes (50 violent) and 180 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
- $127K typical home, up +56% since 2016
- Tax bill $1,113 to $1,738 a year, +4%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $10M assessed, $140,513/yr to the city, about $3,055 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +56% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +56% since 2016 · ~+4%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
2914 N 5th St is assessed at $274K but pays $391 a year — about 10% of the $3,833 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 lagged the Philadelphia market, compounding +4.1% 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 $156 today versus $201 across Philadelphia — this block trailed 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 44 arm's-length sales since 1999. 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 46 parcels
- Owner-occupied 10
- Investor / LLC 16
- Absentee individual 20
Value distribution today
The block's largest owner, S3 Enterprises Llc, carries 7 open violations across 77 properties it owns around the city.
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Enterprises Llc | 1 | 77 | $6.7M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 2024 E Hazard Llc | 1 | 8 | $1.7M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 2906-8 N Five Corp | 2 | 4 | $534K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Humble Hearts Home Care Llc | 2 | 3 | $232K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 2900 N 5th Street Llc | 1 | 2 | $845K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Sg Holding Properties Llc | 2 | 2 | $325K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Virgen Villanueva (individual) | 2 | 2 | $228K | phila.gov ↗ |
| La Cinco Agency Llc | 2 | 2 | $136K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Major Triumph Investments | 1 | 1 | $172K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Business Explorations Llc | 1 | 1 | $110K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Celik Commercial Properties Ii Llc | 1 | 1 | $95K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Los Taxes Philadelphia Inc | 1 | 1 | $68K | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2900-02 N 5TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2023 permit. | Investor / LLC | $650K | —/— | 5,242 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 2901 N 5TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $140K in 2007 → $270K in 2008 (+93%). | Investor / LLC | $173K | —/— | 2,889 | 1920 | 2 | rentedtax lien |
| 2903 N 5TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $38K in 2004 → $100K in 2016 (+163%). | Absentee individual | $151K | —/— | 2,967 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 2904 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $170K in 2020. Owner pulled a use permit in 2017. | Investor / LLC | $127K | —/— | 2,396 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 2905 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a city demolition permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $190K | —/— | 3,720 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 2906 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $170K in 2020. Owner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $129K | —/— | 2,040 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 2907-11 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $420K in 2009. Owner pulled a use permit in 2010. | Absentee individual | $562K | —/— | 4,500 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 2908 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a sign permit in 2010. | Absentee individual | $297K | —/— | 4,950 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 2910 N 5TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $10K in 1999, zoning permit in 2007, sold for $130K in 2020 (+1200%). | Absentee individual | $136K | —/— | 2,154 | — | 3 | |
| 2912 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $20K in 2003. Owner pulled a zoning/use permit in 2012. | Owner-occupied | $219K | —/— | 3,642 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 2913 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2024. | Investor / LLC | $127K | —/— | 2,015 | 1920 | 0 | rented |
| 2914 N 5TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2015 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $274K | 6/3 | 2,832 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 2915 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $113K in 2007. Owner pulled a use permit in 2010. | Investor / LLC | $172K | —/— | 1,638 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 2916 N 5TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2009); 2 L&I violations (2010); L&I violation (2012). | Absentee individual | $108K | —/— | 1,710 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 2917 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $8K in 2007. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $134K | —/— | 2,130 | 1920 | 1 | tax lien |
| 2918 N 5TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $65K in 2002 → $120K in 2023 (+85%). | Investor / LLC | $95K | —/— | 1,800 | 1920 | 3 | rentedtax lien |
| 2919 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $20K in 2008. Owner pulled a use permit in 2009. | Investor / LLC | $110K | —/— | 1,740 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 2920 N 5TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $18K in 2003, plumbing permit in 2011, sold for $135K in 2021 (+650%). | Owner-occupied | $230K | —/— | 1,634 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 2921-27 N 5TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2010 permit. | Absentee individual | $1.4M | —/— | 13,200 | 1925 | 0 | 1 viol |
| 2922-26 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a zoning/use permit in 2010. | Absentee individual | $580K | —/— | 4,730 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 2928 N 5TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2010 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $74K | —/— | 1,390 | 1920 | 0 | abatedtax lien |
| 2929 N 5TH ST Historysold $3K (2000); L&I violation (2007); 3 L&I violations (2009); 3 L&I violations (2012). | Absentee individual | $364K | —/— | 2,912 | 1925 | 1 | tax lien |
| 2930 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $10K in 2005. Owner pulled a use permit in 2010. | Investor / LLC | $74K | —/— | 1,390 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 2931 N 5TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2009); sold $50K (2020). | Investor / LLC | $78K | —/— | 1,232 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 2932 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a sign permit in 2012. | Investor / LLC | $62K | —/— | 1,172 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 2933 N 5TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2007); sold $100K (2020). | Investor / LLC | $114K | —/— | 1,804 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 2934 N 5TH ST | Absentee individual | $85K | —/— | 1,350 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 2935-37 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a major alteration permit in 2012. | Absentee individual | $298K | —/— | 6,200 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 2936 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a administrative permit in 2013. | Absentee individual | $87K | —/— | 1,384 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 2938 N 5TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $107K | —/— | 1,692 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 2939 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $80K in 2014. Owner pulled a use permit in 2014. | Absentee individual | $155K | —/— | 2,580 | 1920 | 2 | tax lien |
| 2940 N 5TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2025 permit, sold for $80K in 2005. | Absentee individual | $1.0M | —/— | 6,696 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 2941 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $38K in 2007. Owner pulled a use permit in 2014. | Investor / LLC | $95K | —/— | 1,500 | 1920 | 3 | tax lien |
| 2943 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $95K in 2021. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Investor / LLC | $68K | —/— | 1,080 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 2945-47 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a wall covering replacement permit in 2018. | Owner-occupied | $425K | —/— | 2,830 | 1925 | 0 | 4 viol |
| 2946 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $40K in 2003. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2014. | Absentee individual | $121K | —/— | 2,292 | 1920 | 3 | 7 viol |
| 2948 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $10K in 2012. Owner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2023. | Absentee individual | $102K | —/— | 1,928 | 1920 | 1 | tax lien |
| 2949 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $10K in 2002. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2008. | Absentee individual | $160K | —/— | 1,120 | 1925 | 3 | |
| 2950 N 5TH ST | Owner-occupied | $66K | —/— | 1,236 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 2951 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $62K in 2000. Owner pulled a use permit in 2009. | Investor / LLC | $88K | —/— | 1,403 | 1920 | 2 | tax lien |
| 2952-60 N 5TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2013 permit, sold for $150K in 2006. | Owner-occupied | $462K | —/— | 9,237 | 1925 | 1 | 12 viol |
| 2953 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $75K in 2005. Owner pulled a zoning/use permit in 2010. | Investor / LLC | $77K | —/— | 1,228 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 2955 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a use permit in 2010. | Owner-occupied | $66K | —/— | 1,238 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 2957 N 5TH ST ImprovedBought for $12K in 2012. Owner pulled a use permit in 2009. | Owner-occupied | $83K | —/— | 1,310 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 2959-61 N 5TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2007); 2 L&I violations (2009); 8 L&I violations (2011); 7 L&I violations (2025). | Absentee individual | $103K | —/— | 2,140 | 1920 | 0 | 7 violtax lien |
| 2963 N 5TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a change of use permit in 2022. | Absentee individual | $105K | —/— | 1,664 | 1920 | 0 | 5 viol |
Neighborhood
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)