Who owns your block
700 block of S 16th St
A mixed-ownership block: 46% owner-occupied, 16% investor-held, with 1 open code violation and 4 homes behind $72,751 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 71% since 2016, now about $644K. Property taxes are climbing about 8% 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 $644K — about 2.9× the citywide median, and above the ZIP 19146 median of $364K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19146 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19146 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $644K | $364K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 25% | 29% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 86 reported crimes (22 violent) and 373 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
- $644K typical home, up +71% since 2016
- Tax bill $3,681 to $8,323 a year, +8%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $58M assessed, $407,281/yr to the city, about $7,145 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +71% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +126% since 2016 · ~+8%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
739-43 S 16th St is assessed at $18M but pays $0 a year — about 0% of the $249,338 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 +5% 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 $171 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 75 arm's-length sales since 1969. The typical home has sold 1 time in that window, while 21 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 57 parcels
- Owner-occupied 26
- Investor / LLC 8
- Absentee individual 20
- Vacant 3
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Housing Auth (individual) | 3 | 4773 | $1418M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Joseph A Randazzo (individual) | 4 | 11 | $7.7M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 510 Philadelphia Llc | 1 | 7 | $4.3M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 1715 Properties Inc | 1 | 7 | $12M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Reinaldo A Rosas (individual) | 2 | 6 | $3.6M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Moore Properties Ltd | 2 | 4 | $2.1M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Scottish Rite Tower (individual) | 3 | 3 | $19M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 717 S 16th St Lp | 1 | 1 | $595K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 725 S 16th St Lp | 1 | 1 | $781K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Sbc Properties | 1 | 1 | $644K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 746-48 Lofts Llc | 1 | 1 | $1.6M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Center City Properties Llc | 1 | 1 | $3.3M | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 S 16TH ST | Absentee individual | $726K | —/— | 3,186 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 703 S 16TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $216K in 2003, plumbing permit in 2020, sold for $575K in 2020 (+166%). | Owner-occupied | $583K | 4/2 | 1,922 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 704 S 16TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $105K in 2002, major alteration permit in 2012, sold for $417K in 2012 (+297%). | Owner-occupied | $767K | 3/2 | 1,932 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 705 S 16TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $1.6M in 2004 → $463K in 2012 (-72%). | Owner-occupied | $717K | 3/2 | 1,772 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 706 S 16TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $150K in 2005 → $565K in 2007 (+277%). | Owner-occupied | $569K | —/— | 1,830 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 707 S 16TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $575K in 1969, addition and/or alteration permit in 2021, sold for $750K in 2025 (+30%). | Absentee individual | $755K | 3/2 | 1,967 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 708 S 16TH ST | Absentee individual | $576K | —/— | 1,878 | 1915 | 0 | abated |
| 709 S 16TH ST Historysold $75K (2001); 2 L&I violations (2014). | Owner-occupied | $567K | —/— | 1,967 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 710 S 16TH ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $625K | —/— | 1,836 | 1915 | 0 | abated |
| 711 S 16TH ST ImprovedBought for $205K in 2005. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $614K | 4/2 | 1,844 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 712 S 16TH ST ImprovedBought for $20K in 2001. Owner pulled a major alteration permit in 2010. | Absentee individual | $704K | —/— | 1,812 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 713 S 16TH ST | Owner-occupied | $668K | —/— | 2,514 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 714 S 16TH ST ImprovedBought for $340K in 2008. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $632K | 3/2 | 1,536 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 715 S 16TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $1.6M in 2004 → $490K in 2006 (-70%). | Owner-occupied | $731K | —/— | 2,514 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 716 S 16TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $300K in 2013, zoning permit in 2014, sold for $760K in 2014 (+153%). | Owner-occupied | $822K | 3/3 | 2,244 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 717 S 16TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $190K in 2002, fast form building permit in 2007, sold for $325K in 2010 (+71%). | Investor / LLC | $595K | 4/2 | 2,514 | 1915 | 4 | rented |
| 718 S 16TH ST | Owner-occupied | $642K | —/— | 1,536 | 1915 | 0 | abated |
| 719 S 16TH ST | Owner-occupied | $283K | 1/1 | 663 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 719 S 16TH ST | Absentee individual | $284K | 1/1 | 666 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 719 S 16TH ST | Owner-occupied | $253K | 1/1 | 569 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 720 S 16TH ST ImprovedBought for $155K in 2003. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2007. | Absentee individual | $519K | 4/2 | 1,440 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 721 S 16TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2010 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $634K | —/— | 2,514 | 1915 | 0 | abated |
| 722 S 16TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $333K in 2007, fast form building permit in 2007, sold for $763K in 2015 (+129%). | Owner-occupied | $1.1M | 3/2 | 2,712 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 723 S 16TH ST | Absentee individual | $736K | 5/3 | 3,164 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 724 S 16TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $153K in 2001 → $153K in 2001 (+0%). | Owner-occupied | $858K | 3/3 | 2,610 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 725 S 16TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2016. | Investor / LLC | $781K | 6/5 | 2,856 | 1915 | 1 | rented1 viol |
| 726 S 16TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $371K in 2006 → $630K in 2022 (+70%). | Owner-occupied | $675K | 6/2 | 2,610 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 727 S 16TH ST ImprovedBought for $88K in 2000. Owner pulled a wall covering replacement permit in 2019. | Absentee individual | $642K | —/3 | 2,610 | 1870 | 1 | rented |
| 728 S 16TH ST | Vacant | $361K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 729 S 16TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2011); L&I violation (2014). | Investor / LLC | $461K | —/— | 2,460 | 1900 | 0 | rented |
| 730-44 S 16TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2009 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $1.6M | —/— | 17,700 | 1932 | 0 | abated |
| 731 S 16TH ST | Investor / LLC | $518K | —/— | 2,532 | 1900 | 0 | rented |
| 733 S 16TH ST | Vacant | $384K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 735-37 S 16TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a demolition permit in 2015. | Vacant | $676K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 739-43 S 16TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2016 permit (tax-abated). | Absentee individual | $18M | —/— | 77,808 | 1996 | 0 | rentedabated |
| 745 S 16TH ST | Investor / LLC | $644K | 3/3 | 2,370 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 746-48 S 16TH ST Torn down & rebuiltdemolished in 2018 and rebuilt (2018). | Owner-occupied | $1.6M | —/— | 17,441 | 2019 | 0 | rentedabated |
| 747 S 16TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $92K in 2002 → $165K in 2002 (+79%). | Absentee individual | $522K | 5/3 | 1,960 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 749 S 16TH ST New constructionBought for $23K in 2000, built new under a 2021 permit (tax-abated), sold for $410K in 2021. | Absentee individual | $851K | 3/3 | 2,529 | 1915 | 2 | rentedabatedtax lien |
| 750 S 16TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2022. | Absentee individual | $987K | 6/4 | 3,066 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 751 S 16TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2015. | Absentee individual | $639K | 5/3 | 2,463 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 752-54 S 16TH ST Torn down & rebuiltdemolished in 2020 and rebuilt (2020). | Investor / LLC | $3.3M | —/— | 14,760 | 2022 | 0 | rentedabated |
| 753 S 16TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $1.6M in 2004 → $600K in 2019 (-64%). | Owner-occupied | $842K | 3/2 | 2,415 | 1915 | 4 | |
| 755 S 16TH ST New constructionBought for $450K in 2018, built new under a 2018 permit, sold for $580K in 2020. | Investor / LLC | $803K | 6/3 | 2,116 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 756-58 S 16TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2014 permit (tax-abated). | Investor / LLC | $329K | —/— | 4,125 | 1900 | 0 | rentedabated |
| 757 S 16TH ST | Absentee individual | $709K | 5/3 | 2,367 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 759 S 16TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a use permit in 2010. | Owner-occupied | $759K | —/— | 1,960 | 1915 | 0 | tax lien |
| 760 S 16TH ST New constructionBought for $116K in 2012, built new under a 2012 permit, sold for $683K in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $738K | 3/2 | 1,670 | 2013 | 4 | |
| 761 S 16TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2007); Appeal dismissed (2007); sold $455K (2009). | Owner-occupied | $767K | —/— | 1,960 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 762 S 16TH ST | Absentee individual | $475K | 3/1 | 1,308 | 1925 | 1 | tax lien |
| 763 S 16TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $45K in 2001 → $220K in 2004 (+389%). | Absentee individual | $577K | —/— | 2,532 | 1900 | 2 | rented |
| 764 S 16TH ST Torn down & rebuiltOld house bought for $525K in 2014, demolished and rebuilt (2012), then sold for $660K in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $704K | 3/2 | 1,575 | 2014 | 5 | |
| 765 S 16TH ST ImprovedBought for $20K in 2002. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2012. | Absentee individual | $597K | —/— | 2,577 | 1920 | 2 | rented |
| 766 S 16TH ST ImprovedBought for $3K in 2017. Owner pulled a make safe permit for rp permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $583K | —/— | 1,485 | 1915 | 1 | tax lien |
| 767 S 16TH ST ImprovedBought for $250K in 2004. Owner pulled a alteration permit in 2011. | Owner-occupied | $571K | 5/2 | 2,040 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 768 S 16TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $305K in 2007 → $615K in 2023 (+102%). | Owner-occupied | $627K | 3/2 | 1,425 | 1915 | 4 | |
| 770 S 16TH ST Torn down & rebuiltOld house bought for $175K in 2012, demolished in 2013 and rebuilt (2013), then sold for $970K in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $786K | 3/3 | 1,893 | 2013 | 3 |
Neighborhood
Neighborhood income and demographics are coming soon.
Generated 2026-07-08 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)