Who owns your block
700 block of N 40th St
A mixed-ownership block: 36% owner-occupied, 31% investor-held, with 10 open code violations and 9 homes behind $86,566 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 173% since 2016, now about $231K. Property taxes are climbing about 15% a year.
- 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 $231K — about 1.0× the citywide median, and above the ZIP 19104 median of $211K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19104 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19104 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231K | $211K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 29% | 18% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 146 reported crimes (55 violent) and 170 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
- $231K typical home, up +173% since 2016
- Tax bill $451 to $2,056 a year, +15%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $19M assessed, $148,395/yr to the city, about $2,515 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +173% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +356% since 2016 · ~+15%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
746 N 40th St is assessed at $1.9M but pays $2,675 a year — about 10% of the $26,756 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 +9.6% 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 $273 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 49 arm's-length sales since 2002. 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 20
- Investor / LLC 16
- Absentee individual 12
- Vacant 11
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Housing Auth (individual) | 5 | 4773 | $1418M | phila.gov ↗ |
| City Of Phila (individual) | 3 | 3871 | $6561M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Wpre Iv Lp | 1 | 50 | $1.5M | phila.gov ↗ |
| W P R E Lp | 1 | 16 | $492K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Developers Homeownership (individual) | 3 | 12 | $788K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Union Hill Properties Lp | 5 | 12 | $2.6M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Casablanca Investors Llc | 1 | 7 | $5.1M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 41 Development Llc | 1 | 3 | $387K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Travis Rogers (individual) | 2 | 2 | $601K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Jewel Patterson (individual) | 2 | 2 | $396K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Unique One Property Manag | 2 | 2 | $786K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 707n40 Llc | 1 | 1 | $979K | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 N 40TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $193K | —/— | 3,120 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 702 N 40TH ST | Owner-occupied | $408K | —/— | 2,370 | 1935 | 0 | tax lien |
| 704 N 40TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2010. | Investor / LLC | $49K | —/— | 2,620 | 1900 | 0 | rented |
| 705 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $190K in 2021, built new under a 2022 permit, sold for $280K in 2022. | Absentee individual | $386K | 6/6 | 2,400 | 1960 | 3 | tax lien |
| 706 N 40TH ST ImprovedBought for $280K in 2023. Owner pulled a minor demolition permit in 2024. | Vacant | $149K | —/— | — | — | 1 | |
| 707 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $38K in 2017, built new (tax-abated), sold for $1.0M in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $979K | —/— | 4,981 | 2019 | 2 | rentedabated1 viol |
| 708 N 40TH ST ImprovedBought for $800 in 2010. | Vacant | $149K | —/— | — | — | 1 | |
| 709 N 40TH ST ImprovedBought for $180K in 2020. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2020. | Owner-occupied | $157K | 6/2 | 2,364 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 710 N 40TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a bathroom & kitchen remodel permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $259K | —/— | 2,624 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 712 N 40TH ST | Owner-occupied | $247K | —/— | 2,370 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 713 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $125K in 2010. | Owner-occupied | $260K | 4/2 | 1,911 | 2009 | 1 | |
| 714 N 40TH ST | Vacant | $149K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 715 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $115K in 2010. | Owner-occupied | $230K | 3/1 | 1,558 | 2009 | 1 | |
| 716 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $55K in 2017, built new under a 2023 permit, sold for $155K in 2021. | Vacant | $149K | —/— | — | — | 2 | |
| 717 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $125K in 2010. | Owner-occupied | $260K | 4/2 | 1,911 | 2009 | 1 | |
| 718 N 40TH ST HistoryAppeal granted (2022); Appeal complete (2024). | Vacant | $149K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 719 N 40TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2018); 2 L&I violations (2019); L&I violation (2022); L&I violation (2025). | Vacant | $62K | —/— | — | — | 0 | 1 viol |
| 720 N 40TH ST ImprovedBought for $10K in 2014. Owner pulled a suppression permit in 2018. | Investor / LLC | $400K | —/— | 2,772 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 721 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $245K in 2019, built new under a 2017 permit, sold for $713K in 2022. | Absentee individual | $578K | 6/5 | 2,680 | 1915 | 4 | |
| 722 N 40TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a roof covering replacement permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $466K | —/— | 3,948 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 723 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $115K in 2020, built new under a 2021 permit, sold for $578K in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $578K | 6/3 | 2,680 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 724 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2020 permit, sold for $285K in 2019. | Absentee individual | $320K | —/— | 2,325 | 1915 | 1 | tax lien |
| 725 N 40TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2012); 2 L&I violations (2013); 3 L&I violations (2014); 2 L&I violations (2019). | Vacant | $73K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 726 N 40TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2008. | Owner-occupied | $246K | —/— | 2,539 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 727 N 40TH ST ImprovedBought for $20K in 2011. Owner pulled a major alteration permit in 2010. | Investor / LLC | $387K | —/— | 2,364 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 728 N 40TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2013). | Absentee individual | $44K | —/— | 2,437 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 729 N 40TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a use permit in 2013. | Absentee individual | $227K | —/— | 2,364 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 730 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2016 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $250K | —/— | 2,437 | 1915 | 0 | abated |
| 731 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $835K in 2016. | Investor / LLC | $224K | 3/1 | 1,269 | 2009 | 1 | rented |
| 732 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2012 permit (tax-abated), sold for $363K in 2012. | Investor / LLC | $49K | —/— | 2,953 | 1915 | 4 | rentedabated |
| 733 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $835K in 2016. | Investor / LLC | $224K | 3/1 | 1,269 | 2009 | 1 | rentedtax lien |
| 734 N 40TH ST Torn down & rebuiltOld house bought for $120K in 2020, demolished in 2019 and rebuilt (2018). | Absentee individual | $521K | —/— | 2,997 | 2024 | 1 | abated |
| 735 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $115K in 2012, built new under a 2007 permit, sold for $195K in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $224K | 3/1 | 1,269 | 2009 | 2 | |
| 736 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit. | Vacant | $203K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 737 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $115K in 2012, built new under a 2007 permit, sold for $140K in 2018. | Owner-occupied | $217K | 3/1 | 1,269 | 2009 | 2 | |
| 739 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit. | Owner-occupied | $231K | 4/2 | 1,542 | 2009 | 0 | |
| 740 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $75K in 2015, built new under a 2023 permit, sold for $320K in 2023. | Investor / LLC | $438K | 5/4 | 2,874 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 741 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $125K in 2009. | Owner-occupied | $232K | 4/2 | 1,542 | 2009 | 1 | |
| 742 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2011 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $439K | —/— | 3,330 | 1915 | 0 | abated6 viol |
| 743 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit. | Investor / LLC | $212K | 3/1 | 1,269 | 2009 | 0 | rented |
| 744 N 40TH ST HistoryAppeal dismissed (2023). | Vacant | $161K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 745 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $115K in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $212K | 3/1 | 1,269 | 2009 | 1 | |
| 746 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $35K in 2021, built new under a 2021 permit (tax-abated). | Investor / LLC | $1.9M | —/— | 8,640 | 2023 | 2 | rentedabated |
| 747 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $125K in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $231K | 4/2 | 1,542 | 2009 | 1 | |
| 748 N 40TH ST New constructionBought for $100K in 2021, built new under a 2022 permit (tax-abated). | Investor / LLC | $1.9M | —/— | 8,640 | 2023 | 1 | rentedabated |
| 749 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $125K in 2012. | Owner-occupied | $231K | 4/2 | 1,542 | 2009 | 1 | |
| 750 N 40TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $295K | —/— | 3,466 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 751 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit. | Investor / LLC | $212K | 3/1 | 1,269 | 2009 | 0 | rented |
| 751 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit. | Investor / LLC | $212K | 3/1 | 1,269 | 2009 | 0 | |
| 752 N 40TH ST ImprovedBought for $500 in 2005. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2007. | Investor / LLC | $49K | —/— | 4,027 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 753 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2008 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $378K | —/— | 3,060 | 1915 | 0 | abated1 viol |
| 754 N 40TH ST ImprovedBought for $500 in 2005. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2023. | Investor / LLC | $49K | —/— | 4,027 | 1925 | 1 | rented |
| 755 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit, sold for $115K in 2012. | Owner-occupied | $236K | 3/1 | 1,542 | 2009 | 1 | |
| 757 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2015 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $385K | —/— | 3,188 | 1915 | 0 | abated1 viol |
| 759 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2011 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $390K | —/— | 3,284 | 1915 | 0 | abated |
| 761 N 40TH ST History2 L&I violations (2011); 2 L&I violations (2013). | Vacant | $87K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 763 N 40TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2023 permit, sold for $175K in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $265K | —/— | 3,140 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 765 N 40TH ST History2 L&I violations (2011); 2 L&I violations (2013). | Vacant | $156K | —/— | — | — | 0 | tax lien |
| 767 N 40TH ST Historysold $14K (2004); L&I violation (2010); 3 L&I violations (2012); 4 L&I violations (2013); 2 L&I violations (2014). | Absentee individual | $435K | —/— | 4,180 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
Neighborhood
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)