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Who owns your block

5400 block of Arlington St

A mostly owner-occupied block: 89% of homes are lived in by their owners, with 5 open code violations and 7 homes behind $55,054 on taxes.

The typical home here is up 208% since 2016, now about $195K. Property taxes are climbing about 9% 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
$195K
$101K–$317K
ZIP median $156K
Price / sq ft
$145
typical home
city median $177
Vs. Philadelphia
0.9×
the city median
city $223K
Recent sale
$225K
4 sold in 2yr
assessed $195K
Tax / yr
$2K
typical · up to $3K
city ≈$3K/yr
Tax abatements
1 of 76
$74K/yr forgone
Owner-occupied
89%
68 of 76
city 41%
Rentals
7%
5 licensed
city 15% of homes
Open violations
5
L&I code
▼ block 4% · city 5%
Back taxes
$55K
7 of 76 behind
▼ block 9% · city 9%
Zoning appeals
6
5 homes · ZBA & boards
block 7% · city 5%

How fast it's moving

1 year
+0%
value · tax +$135
5 years
+91%
value · tax +$706
10 years
+208%
value · tax +$822

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 $195K — about 0.9× the citywide median, and above 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$195K$156K$223K
Owner-occupied67%42%41%

Safety & quality of life

Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 118 reported crimes (42 violent) and 242 resident 311 requests to the city.

Crimes · 12mo
118
42 violent · within 200m
311 requests · 12mo
242
50 still open

Most reported crimes

Other Assaults30
All Other Offenses27
Motor Vehicle Theft11
Thefts10
Vandalism/Criminal Mischief10
Fraud6

Top 311 complaints

Rubbish/Recyclable Material Collection64
Maintenance Complaint41
Abandoned Vehicle38
Illegal Dumping18
Street Light Outage12
License Complaint10

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
Mastery Charter School At Mann
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$125K$250K$195K2016: $63K2017: $63K2018: $63K2019: $69K2020: $102K2021: $102K2022: $102K2023: $140K2024: $140K2025: $194K2026: $194K2027: $195K2016202020232027

▲ +208% since 2016

Estimated property tax · per home, per year

$0$1,000$2,000$1,5352016: $6172017: $7132018: $7132019: $4402020: $8642021: $8292022: $8292023: $8452024: $8452025: $1,3442026: $1,4002027: $1,5352016202020232027

▲ +149% since 2016 · ~+9%/yr

1
1 property 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 $74,049 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:

24 homes pay the full 1.40%52 pay less
$0pays now $2,660at the full rate

The starkest example: 5461 Arlington St is assessed at $190K but pays $0 a year — about 0% of the $2,660 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 +10.8% a year against the city's 6.5%.

Indexed performance · this block vs. the Philadelphia market

9510050020162019202220252027This block 308 Philadelphia 201

Rebased to 100 in 2016, like a stock against its index. $100 in the typical home here would be worth $308 today versus $201 across Philadelphia — this block outpaced the market.

Annualized return
+10.8%/yr
price, since 2016
Total appreciation
+208%
since 2016
Net rental yield
—
est., after tax carry
Total return
+10.8%/yr
price + net rent
Real return
+7.8%/yr
after ~3% inflation
vs. Philadelphia
+4.3 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 62 arm's-length sales since 2000. The typical home has sold 1 time in that window, while 37 have not changed hands at all.

Every recorded sale · price & date

$0$250K$500K2004201020162022
62arm's-length sales since 2000
1times the typical home has sold
4most sales for a single property
37homes never sold in the window

Who owns it

Ownership of 76 parcels

Owner-occupied: 68Investor / LLC: 1Absentee individual: 6Vacant: 1 76parcels
  • Owner-occupied 68
  • Investor / LLC 1
  • Absentee individual 6
  • Vacant 1

Value distribution today

2 parcels2 parcels1 parcels46 parcels10 parcels7 parcels8 parcels
$101K$286K+

The block's largest owner, Affordable Homes Group In, carries 2 open violations across 8 properties it owns around the city.

OwnerOn blockOwns citywidePortfolio valueSource
Affordable Homes Group In18$1.7Mphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Cilleson Construction LLC11$195Kphila.gov ↗ · registry ↗
Black Ink Property Development LLC11$187Kphila.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 76 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

Renovated & sold on
5449 Arlington St
$305K · Bought for $55K in 2017, alteration permit in 2017, sold for $200K in 2018 (+264%).
Renovated & sold on
5467 Arlington St
$286K · Bought for $77K in 2002, plumbing permit in 2014, sold for $153K in 2014 (+98%).
Renovated & sold on
5460 Arlington St
$273K · Bought for $50K in 2015, major alteration permit in 2015, sold for $168K in 2015 (+305%).
Improved
5401 Arlington St
$248K · Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2012.
Improved
5478 Arlington St
$243K · Bought for $40K in 2002. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021.
Improved
5462 Arlington St
$233K · Bought for $80K in 2004. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2016.
AddressOwnershipValue & trendBd/BaSq ftBuiltSalesFlags
5400 ARLINGTON ST HistoryL&I violation (2012). Owner-occupied $212K —/— 1,698 1920 0
5401 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2012. Owner-occupied $248K —/— 1,905 1920 0
5402 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedBought for $128K in 2008. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2020. Owner-occupied $195K 3/1 1,402 1925 1 rented
5403 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $197K 3/1 1,402 1925 0
5404 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $195K 3/1 1,404 1925 1
5405 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $192K 3/1 1,402 1925 1
5406 ARLINGTON ST Historysold $150K (2020); L&I violation (2022). Investor / LLC $195K 3/1 1,404 1925 1
5407 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedBought for $136K in 2024. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2009. Owner-occupied $197K 3/1 1,402 1925 2 tax lien
5408 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $125K in 2021 → $269K in 2022 (+115%). Owner-occupied $273K 3/2 1,404 1925 2
5409 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2020. Owner-occupied $180K 3/1 1,402 1925 0 tax lien
5410 ARLINGTON ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $54K in 2009 → $158K in 2010 (+192%). Owner-occupied $273K 4/1 1,404 1925 3
5411 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $81K in 2006 → $270K in 2025 (+233%). Absentee individual $233K 4/2 1,402 1920 2
5412 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $114K in 2018 → $275K in 2022 (+141%). Owner-occupied $288K 4/2 1,404 1920 2
5413 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $190K 3/1 1,402 1925 0
5414 ARLINGTON ST History3 L&I violations (2009); L&I violation (2024); 3 L&I violations (2025). Owner-occupied $195K 3/1 1,404 1925 0
5415 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedBought for $200K in 2020. Owner pulled a fast form building permit in 2009. Owner-occupied $190K 4/1 1,402 1925 1
5416 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025. Owner-occupied $195K 3/1 1,404 1925 0
5417 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $80K in 2017 → $208K in 2018 (+159%). Owner-occupied $291K 4/1 1,402 1920 2 tax lien
5418 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $145K 3/1 1,384 1925 0 tax lien
5419 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $244K —/— 1,402 1920 0
5420 ARLINGTON ST History2 L&I violations (2008). Owner-occupied $208K 3/1 1,344 1925 0
5421 ARLINGTON ST HistoryL&I violation (2020); L&I violation (2022). Owner-occupied $213K 3/1 1,380 1925 0 tax lien
5422 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedBought for $75K in 2014. Owner pulled a deck (exist. one-family dwellings) permit in 2020. Owner-occupied $183K 3/1 1,240 1925 1
5423 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2023. Owner-occupied $187K 3/1 1,272 1925 0 2 violtax lien
5424 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. Owner-occupied $185K 3/1 1,272 1925 0
5425 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025. Owner-occupied $187K 3/1 1,272 1925 0 tax lien
5426 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $185K 3/1 1,272 1925 1
5427 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a roof covering replacement permit in 2025. Owner-occupied $187K 3/1 1,272 1925 0 tax lien
5428 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $185K 3/1 1,274 1925 1
5429 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $187K 3/1 1,272 1925 1
5430 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $191K 3/1 1,344 1925 0
5431 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $187K 3/1 1,272 1925 1
5432 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $185K 3/1 1,272 1925 1
5433 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $182K 3/1 1,272 1925 0
5434 ARLINGTON ST History3 L&I violations (2008); sold $50K (2008); L&I violation (2010); Appeal dismissed (2010); Appeal dismissed (2025). Absentee individual $241K —/— 1,380 1920 1 rented
5435 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2024. Owner-occupied $213K 3/1 1,380 1925 0
5436 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedBought for $116K in 2005. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025. Owner-occupied $210K 3/1 1,380 1925 3
5437 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2015. Owner-occupied $101K 3/1 1,380 1925 0
5438 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $50K in 2013 → $147K in 2014 (+191%). Owner-occupied $229K 3/1 1,272 1925 2
5439 ARLINGTON ST HistoryL&I violation (2013). Owner-occupied $187K 3/1 1,272 1925 0
5440 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $85K in 2005 → $100K in 2017 (+18%). Absentee individual $185K 3/1 1,272 1925 2 rented
5441 ARLINGTON ST History2 L&I violations (2025); Appeal complete (2026). Owner-occupied $187K 3/1 1,272 1925 0 2 viol
5442 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $185K 3/1 1,272 1925 0
5443 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $220K —/— 1,272 1920 0
5444 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $175K 3/1 1,104 1925 1
5445 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $182K 3/1 1,272 1925 0
5446 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $195K 3/1 1,404 1925 0
5447 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $187K 3/1 1,272 1925 0
5448 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $185K 3/1 1,272 1925 1
5449 ARLINGTON ST Renovated & sold onBought for $55K in 2017, alteration permit in 2017, sold for $200K in 2018 (+264%). Owner-occupied $305K 3/2 1,272 1925 2
5450 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $209K 3/1 1,402 1925 1
5451 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $107K in 2019 → $275K in 2020 (+158%). Owner-occupied $317K 3/3 1,380 1920 2
5452 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $205K 3/1 1,424 1925 0
5453 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $98K in 2006 → $110K in 2010 (+13%). Owner-occupied $237K —/— 1,400 1920 2
5454 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2016. Owner-occupied $194K 3/1 1,402 1925 0
5455 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $192K 4/1 1,402 1925 1
5456 ARLINGTON ST Historysold $43K (2002); L&I violation (2012); L&I violation (2014); 2 L&I violations (2025); 2 L&I violations (2026). Owner-occupied $194K 3/1 1,402 1925 1 rented1 viol
5457 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2024. Owner-occupied $197K 3/1 1,402 1925 0 tax lien
5458 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $194K 3/1 1,402 1925 0
5459 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedBought for $85K in 2003. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025. Owner-occupied $197K 3/1 1,402 1925 1
5460 ARLINGTON ST Renovated & sold onBought for $50K in 2015, major alteration permit in 2015, sold for $168K in 2015 (+305%). Owner-occupied $273K 4/2 1,402 1925 4
5461 ARLINGTON ST Absentee individual $190K 3/1 1,402 1925 0 abated
5462 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedBought for $80K in 2004. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2016. Absentee individual $233K —/— 1,402 1920 2
5463 ARLINGTON ST TradedTraded 2×: $55K in 2014 → $150K in 2015 (+173%). Owner-occupied $247K 4/2 1,662 1920 2
5464 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $189K 3/1 1,402 1925 0
5465 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $204K 4/1 1,402 1925 1
5466 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2020. Owner-occupied $189K 3/1 1,402 1925 0
5467 ARLINGTON ST Renovated & sold onBought for $77K in 2002, plumbing permit in 2014, sold for $153K in 2014 (+98%). Owner-occupied $286K 3/1 1,402 1925 3
5468 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $194K 3/1 1,402 1925 0
5469 ARLINGTON ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $45K in 2007 → $99K in 2013 (+121%). Owner-occupied $203K 3/1 1,396 1925 3
5470 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $198K 3/1 1,460 1925 0
5471 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedOwner pulled a demolition permit in 2018. Vacant $107K —/— — — 1
5472 ARLINGTON ST Historysold $4K (2006); 4 L&I violations (2010); L&I violation (2012). Owner-occupied $135K 3/1 1,402 1925 1
5474 ARLINGTON ST Owner-occupied $194K 3/1 1,500 1925 0
5476 ARLINGTON ST Absentee individual $248K —/— 1,618 1920 0
5478 ARLINGTON ST ImprovedBought for $40K in 2002. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. Owner-occupied $243K —/— 3,068 1925 1 rented

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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records  ·  Download this block's data (CSV)

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