Who owns your block
3900 block of Terrace St
A mostly owner-occupied block: 71% of homes are lived in by their owners, with 4 homes behind $19,383 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 69% since 2016, now about $346K. 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 $346K — about 1.6× the citywide median, and below the ZIP 19128 median of $368K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19128 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19128 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346K | $368K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 43% | 58% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 37 reported crimes (10 violent) and 183 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
- $346K typical home, up +69% since 2016
- Tax bill $2,543 to $3,961 a year, +4%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $25M assessed, $288,292/yr to the city, about $4,435 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +69% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +56% since 2016 · ~+4%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
3956 Terrace St is assessed at $751K but pays $2,104 a year — about 20% of the $10,518 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 +4.9% 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 $169 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 113 arm's-length sales since 1999. The typical home has sold 2 times in that window, while 14 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 65 parcels
- Owner-occupied 46
- Investor / LLC 4
- Absentee individual 13
- Vacant 2
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rector Holdings Llc | 1 | 3 | $1.8M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Benjamini Terrace Llc | 1 | 2 | $1.8M | phila.gov ↗ |
| East Lancaster Assoc Llc | 1 | 1 | $894K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 3929 Terrace Street Llc | 1 | 1 | $336K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Matta Stephenng Inc | 1 | 1 | $751K | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3900 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $165K in 2000 → $805K in 2020 (+388%). | Investor / LLC | $708K | —/— | 3,812 | 1900 | 3 | rented |
| 3901 TERRACE ST | Vacant | $42K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 3902 TERRACE ST | Absentee individual | $477K | 5/2 | 2,799 | 1900 | 1 | tax lien |
| 3904 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $412K | 4/1 | 1,836 | 1900 | 1 | rented |
| 3906 TERRACE ST | Absentee individual | $305K | 3/1 | 1,316 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 3908 TERRACE ST | Absentee individual | $285K | 3/1 | 1,104 | 1900 | 1 | |
| 3910 TERRACE ST | Absentee individual | $286K | 3/1 | 1,104 | 1900 | 1 | rented |
| 3912 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $95K in 2009 → $450K in 2024 (+374%). | Owner-occupied | $366K | 3/3 | 1,456 | 1900 | 4 | |
| 3913 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $460K in 2019 → $610K in 2026 (+33%). | Absentee individual | $495K | 3/2 | 2,188 | 2006 | 2 | |
| 3914 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $311K | 4/1 | 1,525 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 3915 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $594K | 3/2 | 2,188 | 2006 | 1 | |
| 3916 TERRACE ST | Absentee individual | $336K | 3/2 | 1,629 | 1900 | 0 | rented |
| 3918 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $355K in 2006 → $275K in 2013 (-22%). | Investor / LLC | $606K | 5/5 | 3,639 | 1900 | 2 | rented |
| 3919 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $201K in 2002 → $214K in 2012 (+6%). | Owner-occupied | $420K | 4/1 | 1,944 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3920-22 TERRACE ST HistoryAppeal granted with conditions (2007). | Investor / LLC | $894K | 5/5 | 6,823 | 1900 | 0 | rented |
| 3921 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $117K in 2000 → $435K in 2024 (+271%). | Owner-occupied | $401K | 4/2 | 2,012 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3923 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $375K | 4/1 | 2,012 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 3924 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $170K in 2004 → $343K in 2023 (+102%). | Owner-occupied | $370K | 3/1 | 1,530 | 1900 | 3 | |
| 3925 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $115K in 2013 → $290K in 2014 (+152%). | Absentee individual | $453K | 4/1 | 2,292 | 1900 | 2 | rentedtax lien |
| 3926 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $358K in 2010 → $360K in 2019 (+1%). | Owner-occupied | $556K | 4/4 | 2,686 | 2005 | 3 | |
| 3927 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $255K in 2004 → $268K in 2020 (+5%). | Owner-occupied | $375K | 5/1 | 2,012 | 1900 | 4 | |
| 3929 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $191K in 2014 → $325K in 2025 (+70%). | Investor / LLC | $336K | 4/1 | 1,599 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3931 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $218K in 2021 → $502K in 2022 (+131%). | Owner-occupied | $343K | 4/1 | 1,620 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3937 TERRACE ST HistoryAppeal withdrawn (2011); Appeal granted with conditions (2012); sold $750K (2023). | Owner-occupied | $599K | —/— | 3,920 | 1940 | 1 | |
| 3939 TERRACE ST New constructionBought for $166K in 2018, built new (tax-abated), sold for $450K in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $495K | 3/2 | 2,064 | 1900 | 2 | abated |
| 3940 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $280K in 2011 → $293K in 2014 (+4%). | Absentee individual | $472K | 3/2 | 2,772 | 1940 | 2 | rented |
| 3941 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $361K | 5/1 | 1,965 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 3942 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $180K in 2009 → $313K in 2022 (+74%). | Owner-occupied | $300K | 3/1 | 1,274 | 1940 | 3 | |
| 3943 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $195K in 2009 → $263K in 2019 (+35%). | Owner-occupied | $431K | 5/1 | 1,953 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3944 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $287K | 3/1 | 1,140 | 1940 | 0 | |
| 3945 TERRACE ST | Absentee individual | $362K | 5/1 | 1,974 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 3946 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 6×: $85K in 2001 → $228K in 2016 (+167%). | Owner-occupied | $330K | 3/1 | 1,229 | 1940 | 6 | rented |
| 3947 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $238K in 2015 → $261K in 2018 (+10%). | Owner-occupied | $360K | 5/1 | 1,950 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3948 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $110K in 2002 → $220K in 2019 (+100%). | Absentee individual | $249K | 2/1 | 816 | 1940 | 2 | rented |
| 3949 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $150K in 2008 → $160K in 2009 (+7%). | Owner-occupied | $310K | 3/1 | 1,400 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3950 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $150K in 2004 → $209K in 2020 (+40%). | Owner-occupied | $251K | 2/1 | 830 | 1940 | 2 | |
| 3951 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $150K in 2018 → $360K in 2025 (+140%). | Owner-occupied | $344K | 3/1 | 1,365 | 1900 | 3 | |
| 3952 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $233K in 2008 → $283K in 2021 (+22%). | Owner-occupied | $354K | 3/1 | 1,700 | 1940 | 2 | |
| 3953 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $181K in 2005 → $230K in 2018 (+27%). | Owner-occupied | $346K | 3/1 | 1,390 | 1900 | 4 | |
| 3954 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $354K | 3/1 | 1,700 | 1940 | 0 | abated |
| 3955 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $310K | 3/1 | 1,400 | 1900 | 1 | |
| 3956 TERRACE ST Torn down & rebuiltOld house bought for $88K in 2016, demolished in 2013, then sold for $499K in 2018. | Owner-occupied | $751K | 3/3 | 2,828 | 2018 | 2 | abatedtax lien |
| 3957 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $250K in 2007 → $253K in 2022 (+1%). | Owner-occupied | $315K | 3/2 | 1,456 | 1900 | 3 | |
| 3958 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $54K in 2002 → $278K in 2004 (+412%). | Owner-occupied | $381K | 4/1 | 1,984 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3959 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $180K in 2004 → $259K in 2010 (+44%). | Owner-occupied | $381K | 4/2 | 2,175 | 1900 | 2 | rented |
| 3960 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $486K | 4/2 | 2,760 | 1900 | 1 | |
| 3961 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $205K in 2003 → $280K in 2008 (+37%). | Owner-occupied | $381K | 5/1 | 2,175 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3963 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $350K in 2005 → $343K in 2015 (-2%). | Owner-occupied | $486K | 4/2 | 2,175 | 1900 | 3 | |
| 3964 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $230K in 2004 → $340K in 2005 (+48%). | Owner-occupied | $479K | 5/3 | 2,726 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3966 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $219K in 2005 → $228K in 2020 (+4%). | Owner-occupied | $341K | 3/1 | 1,475 | 1900 | 2 | |
| 3967 TERRACE ST | Vacant | $69K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 3968 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $95K in 2001 → $240K in 2024 (+153%). | Owner-occupied | $332K | 3/1 | 1,376 | 1920 | 3 | tax lien |
| 3969 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $305K | 3/1 | 1,276 | 1940 | 0 | |
| 3970 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $239K | 3/1 | 1,376 | 1920 | 1 | tax lien |
| 3971 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $300K | 3/1 | 1,242 | 1940 | 1 | |
| 3972 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $105K in 2009 → $330K in 2024 (+214%). | Owner-occupied | $367K | 3/2 | 1,376 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 3973 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $118K in 2005 → $322K in 2022 (+174%). | Owner-occupied | $300K | 3/1 | 1,242 | 1940 | 3 | |
| 3975 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $56K in 1999 → $220K in 2020 (+296%). | Owner-occupied | $300K | 3/1 | 1,242 | 1940 | 2 | |
| 3977 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $304K | 3/1 | 1,276 | 1940 | 0 | |
| 3979 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $300K | 3/1 | 1,242 | 1940 | 1 | |
| 3981 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $66K in 2000 → $170K in 2013 (+158%). | Absentee individual | $301K | 3/1 | 1,242 | 1940 | 2 | |
| 3983 TERRACE ST | Owner-occupied | $300K | 3/1 | 1,242 | 1940 | 0 | |
| 3985 TERRACE ST TradedTraded 2×: $169K in 2004 → $227K in 2021 (+34%). | Owner-occupied | $300K | 3/1 | 1,242 | 1940 | 2 | |
| 3987 TERRACE ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $163K in 2005 → $400K in 2026 (+145%). | Absentee individual | $283K | 3/1 | 1,276 | 1940 | 3 | rented |
| 3989 TERRACE ST ImprovedBought for $225K in 2008. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $248K | —/— | 1,678 | 1900 | 2 |
Neighborhood
Neighborhood income and demographics are coming soon.
Generated 2026-07-08 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)