Who owns your block
600 block of N 52nd St
A mixed-ownership block: 41% owner-occupied, 25% investor-held, with 27 open code violations and 15 homes behind $110,851 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 126% since 2016, now about $127K. Property taxes are climbing about 14% 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 $127K — about 0.6× 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 block | ZIP 19131 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127K | $156K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 10% | 42% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 139 reported crimes (67 violent) and 159 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 +126% since 2016
- Tax bill $384 to $1,599 a year, +14%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $8.0M assessed, $83,822/yr to the city, about $1,421 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +126% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +316% since 2016 · ~+14%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
625 N 52nd St is assessed at $772K but pays $1,081 a year — about 10% of the $10,808 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 +7.7% 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 $226 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 58 arm's-length sales since 1997. The typical home has sold 1 time in that window, while 27 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 59 parcels
- Owner-occupied 24
- Investor / LLC 8
- Absentee individual 13
- Vacant 14
Value distribution today
The block's largest owner, Waldo Holdings Llc, carries 1 open violation across 18 properties it owns around the city.
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo Holdings Llc | 1 | 18 | $497K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Scottie A Williamson (individual) | 8 | 16 | $1.9M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Ricardo Taveras (individual) | 5 | 13 | $1.1M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Ua Investment Group Llc | 1 | 7 | $1.0M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1326 Associates Llc | 1 | 5 | $800K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Rmib Llc | 1 | 3 | $969K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 601 Smith'S Inc | 1 | 1 | $297K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Haj Family Real Estate Llc | 1 | 1 | $24K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Mirac Project Corp | 1 | 1 | $772K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Pauline Miller Trust | 1 | 1 | $123K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Legancy Real Estate Development Llc | 1 | 1 | $164K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Bluechip Home Care Llc | 1 | 1 | $122K | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600-14 N 52ND ST History8 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2020). | Vacant | $204K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 601 N 52ND ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $297K | —/— | 4,563 | 1925 | 0 | 4 violtax lien |
| 603 N 52ND ST Renovated & sold onBought for $36K in 2018, use permit in 2018, sold for $285K in 2021 (+692%). | Owner-occupied | $257K | 8/4 | 2,641 | 1925 | 4 | rented |
| 605 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $130K in 2020. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $151K | 5/3 | 2,121 | 1929 | 1 | |
| 607 N 52ND ST History2 L&I violations (2013); L&I violation (2017); L&I violation (2018); 2 L&I violations (2022). | Owner-occupied | $142K | —/— | 2,121 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 609 N 52ND ST TradedTraded 2×: $50K in 2022 → $65K in 2024 (+30%). | Vacant | $24K | —/— | — | — | 2 | |
| 611 N 52ND ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2015 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $151K | —/— | 2,121 | 1925 | 0 | abated |
| 613 N 52ND ST Improved | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 615 N 52ND ST HistoryL&I violation (2012). | Owner-occupied | $123K | 4/1 | 1,560 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 617 N 52ND ST | Owner-occupied | $123K | 4/1 | 1,560 | 1925 | 0 | abated |
| 619 N 52ND ST | Absentee individual | $96K | —/— | 1,560 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 621 N 52ND ST Renovated & sold onBought for $7K in 2002, electrical permit in 2015, sold for $65K in 2021 (+900%). | Investor / LLC | $165K | 4/1 | 1,560 | 1925 | 3 | 1 viol |
| 625 N 52ND ST New constructionBought for $12K in 2020, built new under a 2021 permit (tax-abated). | Investor / LLC | $772K | —/— | 6,498 | 2022 | 2 | rentedabated |
| 627 N 52ND ST HistoryL&I violation (2011); 2 L&I violations (2014); 3 L&I violations incl EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 13 (2017); 3 L&I violations (2018). | Absentee individual | $165K | —/— | 1,560 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 629 N 52ND ST History4 L&I violations (2014); sold $63K (2022). | Investor / LLC | $165K | —/— | 1,560 | 1925 | 1 | rentedtax lien |
| 631 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $95K in 2024. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $123K | 4/1 | 1,560 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 633 N 52ND ST | Owner-occupied | $122K | 4/1 | 1,554 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 635 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $8K in 2011. Owner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2024. | Investor / LLC | $164K | —/— | 1,554 | 1925 | 2 | 9 violtax lien |
| 637 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $9K in 2011. Owner pulled a use permit in 2014. | Absentee individual | $164K | 4/1 | 1,554 | 1925 | 1 | tax lien |
| 639 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $101K in 2021. Owner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $203K | 4/2 | 1,554 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 641 N 52ND ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $45K in 2010 → $155K in 2021 (+244%). | Owner-occupied | $156K | 4/1 | 1,554 | 1925 | 3 | |
| 642R N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $1K in 2006. Owner pulled a use permit in 2012. | Vacant | $10K | —/— | — | — | 2 | |
| 642 N 52ND ST ImprovedOwner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $136K | —/— | 2,340 | 1925 | 3 | |
| 643 N 52ND ST | Investor / LLC | $122K | 4/1 | 1,554 | 1925 | 1 | tax lien |
| 644 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $80K in 2024. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $273K | 4/2 | 1,846 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 645 N 52ND ST | Owner-occupied | $122K | 4/1 | 1,554 | 1925 | 1 | |
| 646 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $85K in 2018. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2022. | Absentee individual | $132K | —/— | 2,112 | 1925 | 1 | 3 viol |
| 647 N 52ND ST New constructionBought for $4K in 2002, built new (tax-abated), sold for $54K in 2014. | Owner-occupied | $122K | 4/2 | 1,554 | 1925 | 5 | abated |
| 648 N 52ND ST ImprovedOwner pulled a major alteration permit in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $114K | —/— | 1,680 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 649 N 52ND ST History4 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2018). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 650 N 52ND ST ImprovedOwner pulled a mechanical permit in 2016. | Owner-occupied | $127K | —/— | 1,500 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 651 N 52ND ST History4 L&I violations (2007). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 652 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $15K in 2002. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $127K | —/— | 1,500 | 1925 | 1 | tax lien |
| 653 N 52ND ST History2 L&I violations (2007). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 654 N 52ND ST | Owner-occupied | $165K | —/— | 1,500 | 1925 | 0 | |
| 655 N 52ND ST History2 L&I violations (2007). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 656 N 52ND ST Renovated & sold onBought for $40K in 2000, interior non-load-bearing wall demo. permit in 2024, sold for $110K in 2026 (+175%). | Owner-occupied | $165K | —/— | 1,500 | 1925 | 3 | 4 violtax lien |
| 657 N 52ND ST History4 L&I violations (2007). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 658 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $59K in 2020. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2024. | Investor / LLC | $86K | —/— | 2,414 | 1955 | 2 | |
| 659 N 52ND ST HistoryL&I violation (2007). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 660 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $15K in 2011. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $174K | —/— | 1,680 | 1925 | 1 | tax lien |
| 661 N 52ND ST TradedTraded 2×: $33K in 2022 → $56K in 2023 (+72%). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 2 | tax lien |
| 662 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $75K in 2006. Owner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2020. | Absentee individual | $151K | —/— | 2,218 | 1925 | 1 | 1 viol |
| 663 N 52ND ST HistoryL&I violation (2007). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 664 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $3K in 2008. Owner pulled a use permit in 2020. | Absentee individual | $97K | —/— | 1,591 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 665 N 52ND ST History3 L&I violations (2007). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 666 N 52ND ST Renovated & sold onBought for $75K in 2004, use permit in 2007, sold for $155K in 2017 (+107%). | Absentee individual | $113K | —/— | 1,664 | 1925 | 2 | 2 viol |
| 667 N 52ND ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2020 permit (tax-abated). | Investor / LLC | $399K | 7/— | 1,830 | 2023 | 0 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 668 N 52ND ST Renovated & sold onBought for $75K in 2004, use permit in 2007, sold for $155K in 2017 (+107%). | Absentee individual | $123K | —/— | 1,812 | 1925 | 2 | |
| 669 N 52ND ST History3 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2024). | Vacant | $23K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 670 N 52ND ST ImprovedOwner pulled a change of use permit in 2026. | Absentee individual | $105K | —/— | 1,812 | 1925 | 0 | 3 viol |
| 671 N 52ND ST Renovated & sold onBought for $25K in 2010, use permit in 2011, sold for $33K in 2017 (+30%). | Absentee individual | $137K | —/— | 2,140 | 1925 | 2 | tax lien |
| 672 N 52ND ST History2 L&I violations (2009). | Absentee individual | $160K | —/— | 2,906 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 673 N 52ND ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit, sold for $20K in 2017. | Owner-occupied | $127K | —/— | 2,496 | — | 1 | |
| 675 N 52ND ST ImprovedOwner pulled a change of use permit in 2022. | Absentee individual | $112K | —/— | 2,197 | 1950 | 0 | |
| 677 N 52ND ST | Owner-occupied | $195K | —/— | 3,840 | 1950 | 0 | |
| 679 N 52ND ST | Owner-occupied | $135K | —/— | 2,324 | 1925 | 0 | tax lien |
| 681 N 52ND ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated), sold for $12K in 1997. | Owner-occupied | $101K | —/— | 1,736 | 1925 | 1 | abatedtax lien |
| 683 N 52ND ST ImprovedBought for $100K in 2004. Owner pulled a major alteration permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $162K | —/— | 2,384 | 1925 | 2 |
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)