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Who owns your block

4900 block of Kershaw St

A mixed-ownership block: 43% owner-occupied, 25% investor-held, with 13 open code violations and 17 homes behind $171,836 on taxes.

The typical home here is up 156% since 2016, now about $109K. Property taxes are climbing about 12% a year and the increases are speeding up.

Every parcel on the block, colored by who owns it. Tap a parcel for the owner and its city record.

By the Numbers

Median value
$109K
$18K–$251K
ZIP median $156K
Price / sq ft
$97
typical home
city median $177
Vs. Philadelphia
0.5×
the city median
city $223K
Recent sale
$125K
9 sold in 2yr
assessed $109K
Tax / yr
$1K
typical · up to $4K
city ≈$3K/yr
Tax abatements
14 of 61
$26K/yr forgone
Owner-occupied
43%
25 of 61
city 41%
Rentals
21%
13 licensed
city 15% of homes
Open violations
13
L&I code
▲ block 5% · city 5%
Back taxes
$172K
17 of 61 behind
▲ block 28% · city 9%
Zoning appeals
4
2 homes · ZBA & boards
block 3% · city 5%

How fast it's moving

1 year
+9%
value · tax +$154
5 years
+124%
value · tax +$807
10 years
+156%
value · tax +$627

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.

2027
  • 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 $109K — about 0.5× the citywide median, and below the ZIP 19131 median of $156K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19131 and across Philadelphia.

This blockZIP 19131Philadelphia
Median home value$109K$156K$223K
Owner-occupied31%42%41%

Safety & quality of life

Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 70 reported crimes (22 violent) and 399 resident 311 requests to the city.

Crimes · 12mo
70
22 violent · within 200m
311 requests · 12mo
399
121 still open

Most reported crimes

Other Assaults14
Vandalism/Criminal Mischief13
All Other Offenses10
Fraud8
Motor Vehicle Theft6
Aggravated Assault No Firearm4

Top 311 complaints

Rubbish/Recyclable Material Collection81
Maintenance Complaint60
Abandoned Vehicle44
Construction Complaints40
Illegal Dumping34
Dangerous Building Complaint23

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.

Elementary & Middle · K-8
Rudolph Blankenburg
4600 W Girard Ave · 228 students
High · 9-12
Overbrook High
5898 Lancaster Ave · 466 students

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

Median assessed value · 2016–2027

$0$100K$200K$109K2016: $43K2017: $43K2018: $43K2019: $47K2020: $49K2021: $49K2022: $49K2023: $73K2024: $73K2025: $100K2026: $100K2027: $109K2016202020232027

▲ +156% since 2016

Estimated property tax · per home, per year

$0$500$1,000$9952016: $2832017: $3682018: $3682019: $2982020: $1882021: $1882022: $1882023: $3322024: $4722025: $8412026: $8412027: $9952016202020232027

▲ +252% since 2016 · ~+12%/yr

14
14 properties on this block carry a tax abatement or major exemption. New construction and gut rehabs get the improvement value exempted for up to 10 years, so their tax bills sit far below their real value — block-wide, exemptions keep about $26,498 a year off the tax roll. Read the tax figures with that in mind.

Who really pays

Philadelphia charges every home the same 1.40% of its assessed value. Abatements and exemptions shrink what some homes are taxed on — here's this block:

40 homes pay the full 1.40%21 pay less
$319pays now $1,719at the full rate

The starkest example: 4939 Kershaw St is assessed at $123K but pays $319 a year — about 19% of the $1,719 it would owe at the full rate, because its new-construction value is abated for 10 years.

The block as an asset

Read like a financial asset, this block has beaten the Philadelphia market, compounding +8.9% a year against the city's 6.5%.

Indexed performance · this block vs. the Philadelphia market

9510050020162019202220252027This block 256 Philadelphia 201

Rebased to 100 in 2016, like a stock against its index. $100 in the typical home here would be worth $256 today versus $201 across Philadelphia — this block outpaced the market.

Annualized return
+8.9%/yr
price, since 2016
Total appreciation
+156%
since 2016
Net rental yield
—
est., after tax carry
Total return
+8.9%/yr
price + net rent
Real return
+5.9%/yr
after ~3% inflation
vs. Philadelphia
+2.4 pts
market 6.5%/yr

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 1969. The typical home has sold 0 times in that window, while 36 have not changed hands at all.

Every recorded sale · price & date

$0$250K$500K1980199220042016
45arm's-length sales since 1969
0times the typical home has sold
5most sales for a single property
36homes never sold in the window

Who owns it

Ownership of 61 parcels

Owner-occupied: 25Investor / LLC: 10Absentee individual: 15Vacant: 11 61parcels
  • Owner-occupied 25
  • Investor / LLC 10
  • Absentee individual 15
  • Vacant 11

Value distribution today

8 parcels4 parcels9 parcels19 parcels12 parcels3 parcels6 parcels
$18K$189K+

The block's largest owner, Na 3 Operating LLC, carries 1 open violation across 35 properties it owns around the city.

OwnerOn blockOwns citywidePortfolio valueSource
Na 3 Operating LLC135$3.2Mphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Edison Deals LLC124$1.6Mphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Noah Properties LLC114$1.6Mphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
8th Street Investments Ll110$2.1Mphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Our Next Apartment LLC14$416Kphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Flipping Phila LLC13$491Kphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Rmk Estate & Trust LLC12$382Kphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Rmk 2 Enterprise LLC12$266Kphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Boe Property Development12$261Kphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Roslyn M Gordon-Briggs (individual)22$218Kphila.gov ↗
Thompson R E Crew LLC11$105Kphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
South Central Properties11$111Kphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗

The mailing address is where the assessor sends the tax bill — for an LLC, often the closest public record gets to the person behind it. "Registry" searches the owner's name in state incorporation records (OpenCorporates).

House by house

All 61 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

$0$250K$500K201620182020202220242026Block median
Each houseNew build / flipBlock median

Worth a look

New construction
4939 Kershaw St
$123K · built new under a 2024 permit (tax-abated).
New construction
4944 Kershaw St
$120K · built new under a 2014 permit (tax-abated).
New construction
4922 Kershaw St
$119K · built new under a 2011 permit (tax-abated).
New construction
4937 Kershaw St
$119K · built new under a 2023 permit (tax-abated).
New construction
4967 Kershaw St
$117K · built new under a 2012 permit (tax-abated).
New construction
4920 Kershaw St
$113K · built new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated).
AddressOwnershipValue & trendBd/BaSq ftBuiltSalesFlags
4900 KERSHAW ST HistoryL&I violation (2008); 2 L&I violations (2009); 2 L&I violations (2013). Vacant $20K —/— — — 0 tax lien
4902 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2017 permit, sold for $5K in 2002. Absentee individual $103K —/— 650 1925 1 rentedtax lien
4904 KERSHAW ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2022. Owner-occupied $83K 3/1 864 1925 0 tax lien
4906 KERSHAW ST HistoryL&I violation (2014). Owner-occupied $98K 3/1 976 1925 0 tax lien
4908 KERSHAW ST Absentee individual $109K 3/1 1,136 1925 1 rented
4910 KERSHAW ST Renovated & sold onBought for $10K in 2004, alterations permit in 2023, sold for $132K in 2024 (+1220%). Owner-occupied $115K 3/1 1,284 1925 3
4912 KERSHAW ST ImprovedBought for $17K in 2003. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. Absentee individual $109K 3/1 1,120 1925 3 rented
4914 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2023 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $86K 3/1 784 1925 0 abated
4916 KERSHAW ST ImprovedBought for $12K in 2005. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025. Investor / LLC $122K 3/1 784 1925 4 rented
4918 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2021); 2 L&I violations (2022); L&I violation (2023); 2 L&I violations (2024). Vacant $25K —/— — — 0 2 violtax lien
4920 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $113K 3/1 1,246 1925 0 abated
4922 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2011 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $119K 3/1 1,374 1925 0 abatedtax lien
4923-25 KERSHAW ST ImprovedOwner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2021. Absentee individual $129K —/— 2,200 1925 0 2 violtax lien
4924 KERSHAW ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2022. Owner-occupied $139K 4/1 1,760 1925 0 tax lien
4926 KERSHAW ST Owner-occupied $167K —/— 1,446 1925 0
4927-31 KERSHAW ST Renovated & sold onBought for $700 in 2005, major alteration permit in 2008, sold for $150K in 2013 (+21329%). Absentee individual $225K —/— 3,220 1911 5 tax lien
4928 KERSHAW ST Historysold $1K (1991); L&I violation (2014); L&I violation (2015); L&I violation (2018); 2 L&I violations (2019). Investor / LLC $79K 3/1 1,416 1925 1
4930 KERSHAW ST Renovated & sold onBought for $500 in 2005, plumbing permit in 2007, sold for $22K in 2026 (+4200%). Absentee individual $131K 3/1 1,440 1925 3 tax lien
4932 KERSHAW ST Absentee individual $110K 4/1 2,480 1925 1
4933 KERSHAW ST Investor / LLC $105K 3/1 1,050 1925 0
4934 KERSHAW ST HistoryL&I violation (2008); sold $53K (2016); 3 L&I violations (2024). Investor / LLC $181K —/— 1,800 1925 1
4935 KERSHAW ST ImprovedBought for $80K in 2023. Owner pulled a interior non-load-bearing wall demo. permit in 2023. Investor / LLC $123K 3/1 1,344 1925 1 rented
4936 KERSHAW ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $9K in 2003 → $16K in 2010 (+78%). Absentee individual $106K 3/1 1,066 1925 3
4937 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2023 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $119K 3/1 1,334 1925 0 abated
4938 KERSHAW ST Historysold $13K (2003); 2 L&I violations (2024). Absentee individual $83K 2/1 746 1925 1 rented
4939 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2024 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $123K 3/1 1,325 1925 0 abated
4940 KERSHAW ST Owner-occupied $83K 2/1 746 1925 0 abated
4941 KERSHAW ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2024. Owner-occupied $126K 4/1 1,506 1925 0 tax lien
4942 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2021 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $102K 3/1 896 1925 0 abated
4943 KERSHAW ST ImprovedBought for $146K in 2024. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2018. Owner-occupied $189K 3/1 1,230 1925 1 tax lien
4944 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2014 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $120K 3/1 1,276 1925 0 abatedtax lien
4945 KERSHAW ST Absentee individual $127K 3/1 1,292 1925 0 tax lien
4946 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2007); sold $73K (2007). Investor / LLC $111K 3/1 1,176 1925 1
4947 KERSHAW ST History4 L&I violations (2008); L&I violation (2010); L&I violation (2013). Absentee individual $112K 3/1 1,086 1925 0 rented
4948 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2012 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $86K 3/1 784 1925 0 abatedtax lien
4949 KERSHAW ST ImprovedBought for $113K in 2024. Owner pulled a use permit in 2014. Investor / LLC $152K —/— 1,220 1925 1 rented
4950 KERSHAW ST ImprovedBought for $41K in 2003. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2016. Absentee individual $67K 3/1 1,184 1925 2 rented
4951 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2024 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $113K 3/1 1,100 1925 0 abated
4952 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2012). Investor / LLC $101K 3/1 984 1925 0 rentedtax lien
4953 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2007); L&I violation (2025). Vacant $23K —/— — — 0 tax lien
4954 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $109K 3/1 1,124 1925 0 abatedtax lien
4955 KERSHAW ST Investor / LLC $151K 2/1 900 1925 0 rentedtax lien
4956 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2014); 4 L&I violations (2016); 3 L&I violations (2021); 2 L&I violations (2023). Vacant $19K —/— — — 0 tax lien
4957-59 KERSHAW ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2024. Owner-occupied $75K —/— 2,580 1925 0 tax lien
4958 KERSHAW ST Improved Vacant $19K —/— — — 0
4960 KERSHAW ST Renovated & sold onBought for $9K in 2018, major alteration permit in 2019, sold for $26K in 2020 (+186%). Investor / LLC $41K 3/1 784 1925 2 9 violtax lien
4961 KERSHAW ST ImprovedBought for $170K in 2023. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. Owner-occupied $221K 5/1 2,040 1925 1
4962 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $112K 3/1 1,216 1925 0 abatedtax lien
4963-65 KERSHAW ST Absentee individual $71K —/— 2,455 1925 0
4964 KERSHAW ST New constructionBought for $5K in 2004, built new (tax-abated), sold for $125K in 2026. Owner-occupied $111K 3/1 1,180 1925 2 rentedabated
4966 KERSHAW ST Owner-occupied $109K 3/1 1,140 1925 0
4967 KERSHAW ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2012 permit (tax-abated). Owner-occupied $117K 3/1 1,050 1925 0 abated
4968 KERSHAW ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2024. Owner-occupied $107K 3/1 1,072 1925 0
4969 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2009); 2 L&I violations (2014); sold $295K (2024). Vacant $52K —/— — — 1 tax lien
4970 KERSHAW ST TradedTraded 2×: $15K in 2004 → $35K in 2011 (+133%). Absentee individual $142K 4/1 1,837 1925 2 tax lien
4971 KERSHAW ST Renovated & sold onBought for $45K in 2016, use permit in 2018, sold for $295K in 2024 (+556%). Absentee individual $251K 4/4 1,450 1925 2 rented
4972 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2014). Vacant $25K —/— — — 0 tax lien
4974 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2014). Vacant $18K —/— — — 0 tax lien
4976 KERSHAW ST Historysold $57K (1969); 2 L&I violations (2009); L&I violation (2012); 2 L&I violations (2014). Vacant $51K —/— — — 1 tax lien
4978 KERSHAW ST Historysold $6K (2000); 2 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2014). Vacant $51K —/— — — 1 tax lien
4980 KERSHAW ST History2 L&I violations (2009); 2 L&I violations (2014). Vacant $53K —/— — — 0 tax lien

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