Who owns your block
700 block of S 4th St
A mixed-ownership block: 18% owner-occupied, 38% investor-held, with 7 open code violations and 6 homes behind $78,708 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 52% since 2016, now about $545K. Property taxes are climbing about 4% a year.
- Owner-occupied
- Investor / LLC
- Absentee
- Vacant
- Has violations
- 01Abatements
Five homes receive $81K in annual tax abatements while six homes owe $79K in back taxes.
- 02Appreciation
Block appreciation of 3.9% per year trails the city rate of 6.5% by 2.6 points yet remains 2.4x the city median.
- 03Turnover
Twenty-two of 66 homes have never sold since 2000, while investors own 38% of the block.
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 $545K — about 2.4× the citywide median, and above the ZIP 19147 median of $461K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19147 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19147 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $545K | $461K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 3% | 38% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 74 reported crimes (7 violent) and 365 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
- $545K typical home, up +52% since 2016
- Tax bill $4,937 to $7,522 a year, +4%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $47M assessed, $574,524/yr to the city, about $8,705 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +52% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +52% since 2016 · ~+4%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
754 S 4th St is assessed at $4.8M but pays $6,720 a year — about 10% of the $67,217 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 +3.9% 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 $152 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 67 arm's-length sales since 2000. The typical home has sold 1 time in that window, while 22 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 66 parcels
- Owner-occupied 11
- Investor / LLC 21
- Absentee individual 33
- Vacant 1
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Cre Acquisition I Llc | 6 | 9 | $6.5M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Albert Davis (individual) | 2 | 4 | $2.0M | phila.gov ↗ |
| South 04th Street Owners (individual) | 3 | 3 | $1.3M | phila.gov ↗ |
| 70712 Fourth Street Owners Llc | 3 | 3 | $1.7M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Steven J Christini (individual) | 3 | 3 | $848K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Monroe And 4th Streets As (individual) | 2 | 2 | $2.6M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Sjc Property Group Llc | 2 | 2 | $644K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Jon Braverman (individual) | 2 | 2 | $1.0M | phila.gov ↗ |
| R & I Real Estate Llc | 1 | 1 | $1.5M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Bainbridge Green Realty Llc | 1 | 1 | $408K | phila.gov ↗ |
| 724 S 4th Street Owner Llc | 1 | 1 | $904K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Ericsson Properties Llc | 1 | 1 | $567K | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700-02 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $1.5M | —/— | 7,263 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 701 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a temporary tents and canopies permit in 2022. | Absentee individual | $952K | —/— | 4,884 | 2005 | 0 | 4 viol |
| 703 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $680K in 2024. Owner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2026. | Absentee individual | $536K | —/— | 3,402 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 704 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $750K in 2017. Owner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $408K | —/— | 1,992 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 706 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $2.5M in 2017. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2024. | Absentee individual | $453K | —/— | 2,208 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 707-09 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $340K in 2002. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Investor / LLC | $679K | —/— | 3,480 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 708 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $2.5M in 2017. Owner pulled a interior non-load-bearing wall demo. permit in 2020. | Absentee individual | $523K | —/— | 2,682 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 710 S 4TH ST New constructionBought for $2.5M in 2017, built new under a 2019 permit, sold for $1.9M in 2019. | Absentee individual | $309K | —/— | 1,859 | 2006 | 2 | |
| 711 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $170K in 2002. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $534K | —/— | 2,737 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 712 S 4TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $170K in 2000, zoning/use permit in 2012, sold for $540K in 2021 (+218%). | Investor / LLC | $505K | —/— | 2,592 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 713 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $850K in 2026. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $559K | —/— | 2,868 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 714 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $267K in 2013. Owner pulled a administrative permit in 2015. | Absentee individual | $491K | —/— | 2,394 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 715 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $1.2M in 2013. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $892K | —/— | 3,984 | 1900 | 1 | |
| 716 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $250K in 2003. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2023. | Absentee individual | $333K | —/— | 1,626 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 717-19 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a change of use permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $1.7M | —/— | 6,356 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 718 S 4TH ST History2 L&I violations (2012); sold $875K (2020). | Investor / LLC | $347K | —/— | 1,692 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 720 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $875K in 2020. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2008. | Investor / LLC | $298K | —/— | 1,452 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 721 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $1.4M in 2021. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $463K | —/— | 2,259 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 722 S 4TH ST | Owner-occupied | $432K | 2/2 | 1,410 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 722 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a exterior window and door replacement permit in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $121K | —/— | 579 | 1900 | 0 | |
| 723 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $1.4M in 2021. Owner pulled a change of use permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $355K | —/— | 1,734 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 724-26 S 4TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2025 permit. | Investor / LLC | $904K | —/— | 4,638 | 1915 | 0 | 1 violtax lien |
| 725 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $173K in 2001. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $842K | —/— | 4,320 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 727 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a change of use permit in 2025. | Absentee individual | $455K | —/— | 2,220 | 1920 | 0 | rented |
| 728 S 4TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit (tax-abated), sold for $165K in 2003. | Owner-occupied | $391K | —/— | 1,908 | 1920 | 1 | abated |
| 729 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $450K in 2010. Owner pulled a use permit in 2017. | Absentee individual | $586K | —/— | 3,003 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 730 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2011. | Absentee individual | $748K | —/— | 4,508 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 731 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $170K in 2001. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2013. | Owner-occupied | $539K | —/— | 2,763 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 732 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a use permit in 2007. | Absentee individual | $568K | —/— | 2,913 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 733 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $170K in 2001. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2019. | Investor / LLC | $567K | —/— | 2,907 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 734 S 4TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $450K in 2003, change of use permit in 2021, sold for $5.0M in 2021 (+1005%). | Investor / LLC | $1.1M | —/— | 5,955 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 736 S 4TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $275K in 2003, use permit in 2018, sold for $5.0M in 2021 (+1708%). | Investor / LLC | $504K | —/— | 2,457 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 737 S 4TH ST New constructionBought for $1.3M in 2017, built new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated), sold for $2.3M in 2025. | Investor / LLC | $1.1M | —/— | 8,544 | 1915 | 2 | rentedabated |
| 738 S 4TH ST | Investor / LLC | $361K | —/— | 2,174 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 739 S 4TH ST Historysold $350K (2011); 2 L&I violations (2013); L&I violation (2014). | Absentee individual | $441K | —/— | 2,151 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 740 S 4TH ST Torn down & rebuiltdemolished and rebuilt (2010). | Absentee individual | $1.1M | —/— | 7,495 | 2011 | 1 | |
| 741 S 4TH ST | Absentee individual | $295K | —/— | 1,440 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 742 S 4TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit (tax-abated). | Investor / LLC | $1.1M | —/— | 4,822 | 1915 | 0 | rentedabated |
| 743 S 4TH ST New constructionBought for $795K in 2014, built new under a 2015 permit, sold for $795K in 2014. | Investor / LLC | $954K | —/— | 5,157 | 1900 | 2 | rented |
| 744 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $520K in 2014. Owner pulled a roof covering replacement permit in 2025. | Investor / LLC | $552K | —/— | 2,831 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 745 S 4TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2007). | Absentee individual | $442K | —/— | 2,154 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 746 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $5.0M in 2021. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2025. | Investor / LLC | $852K | —/— | 4,368 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 747 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2024. | Absentee individual | $411K | —/— | 2,007 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 748 S 4TH ST Torn down & rebuiltdemolished in 2013 and rebuilt (2014). | Absentee individual | $1.2M | —/— | 5,214 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 749 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2024. | Absentee individual | $697K | —/— | 3,572 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 750 S 4TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $230K in 2014, plumbing permit in 2014, sold for $600K in 2018 (+118%). | Absentee individual | $343K | —/— | 1,674 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 751 S 4TH ST Historysold $500K (2001); L&I violation (2007). | Absentee individual | $645K | —/— | 3,306 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 752 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $780K in 2021. Owner pulled a use permit in 2017. | Investor / LLC | $550K | —/— | 2,454 | 1915 | 1 | rented |
| 754 S 4TH ST New constructionBought for $1.3M in 2019, built new under a 2024 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $4.8M | —/— | 25,120 | 2025 | 2 | abated |
| 755 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $500K in 2001. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2023. | Absentee individual | $681K | —/— | 3,492 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 757 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $300K in 2000. Owner pulled a use permit in 2016. | Owner-occupied | $541K | —/— | 2,772 | 1915 | 2 | |
| 758 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $150K in 2001. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $966K | —/— | 5,220 | 1915 | 2 | rented |
| 759 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $150K in 2001. Owner pulled a alteration permit in 2019. | Absentee individual | $582K | —/— | 2,985 | 1915 | 3 | |
| 760 S 4TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2007); L&I violation (2008); sold $850K (2023). | Absentee individual | $751K | —/— | 3,853 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 761 S 4TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2007); 2 L&I violations (2017); 5 L&I violations (2019); sold $500K (2025). | Investor / LLC | $496K | —/— | 2,544 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 762 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $850K in 2023. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2026. | Absentee individual | $844K | —/— | 2,601 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 763 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $503K in 2023. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2026. | Investor / LLC | $608K | —/— | 2,490 | 1915 | 1 | 2 viol |
| 764-66 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a change of use permit in 2020. | Absentee individual | $779K | —/— | 3,993 | 1915 | 0 | rented |
| 765 S 4TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2016). | Owner-occupied | $140K | —/— | 756 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 765 S 4TH ST | Absentee individual | $296K | 2/2 | 765 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 765 S 4TH ST | Absentee individual | $295K | 2/2 | 762 | 1915 | 0 | |
| 767 S 4TH ST ImprovedBought for $312K in 2014. Owner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2023. | Absentee individual | $433K | —/— | 2,112 | 1915 | 1 | |
| 768 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2023. | Vacant | $168K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 769 S 4TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $116K in 2002, plumbing permit in 2013, sold for $330K in 2014 (+184%). | Absentee individual | $448K | —/— | 1,014 | 1915 | 3 | rented |
| 770-80 S 4TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2022. | Absentee individual | $2.7M | —/— | 15,072 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 771-75 S 4TH ST New constructionBought for $235K in 2000, built new under a 2014 permit (tax-abated), sold for $340K in 2002. | Absentee individual | $742K | —/— | 3,312 | 1915 | 2 | rentedabated |
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)