Who owns your block
800 block of N 15th St
A mixed-ownership block: 43% owner-occupied, 14% investor-held, with 1 open code violation and 3 homes behind $356 on taxes.
The typical home here is up 452% since 2016, now about $406K. Property taxes are climbing about 20% 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 $406K — about 1.8× the citywide median, and below the ZIP 19130 median of $457K. The same block, read against everyone else in the ZIP 19130 and across Philadelphia.
| This block | ZIP 19130 | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $406K | $457K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 10% | 37% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 173 reported crimes (42 violent) and 306 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
- $406K typical home, up +452% since 2016
- Tax bill $409 to $2,492 a year, +20%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $30M assessed, $191,692/yr to the city, about $3,043 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +452% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +509% since 2017 · ~+20%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
845 N 15th St is assessed at $1.5M but pays $2,146 a year — about 10% of the $21,472 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 +16.8% 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 $552 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 50 arm's-length sales since 2011. The typical home has sold 0 times in that window, while 38 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 63 parcels
- Owner-occupied 27
- Investor / LLC 8
- Absentee individual 20
- Vacant 8
Value distribution today
| Owner | On block | Owns citywide | Portfolio value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redevelopment Authority (individual) | 6 | 1303 | $240M | phila.gov ↗ |
| V & V Holdings Llc | 1 | 18 | $2.6M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Hill Investments Llc | 2 | 4 | $1.1M | phila.gov ↗ |
| R B Property Management L | 1 | 3 | $718K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Robert Werkheiser (individual) | 2 | 2 | $1.1M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Chung Cho (individual) | 2 | 2 | $809K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Odmc 812 N 15 Llc | 1 | 1 | $847K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Lee Property Investment L | 1 | 1 | $1.2M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Gdc Francisville Associates Llc | 1 | 1 | $1.5M | phila.gov ↗ |
| Invigaron Llc | 1 | 1 | $432K | phila.gov ↗ |
| Gillian W Thackray Living Trust | 1 | 1 | $1.1M | phila.gov ↗ |
House by house
All 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802 N 15TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a masonry facade replacement permit in 2026. | Absentee individual | $272K | —/— | 830 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 803 N 15TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a administrative permit in 2009. | Absentee individual | $177K | —/— | 960 | 1940 | 0 | |
| 804 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $225K in 2017, built new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated), sold for $590K in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $597K | 3/3 | 1,645 | 2020 | 3 | abated |
| 805 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $175K | —/— | 1,440 | 2009 | 0 | |
| 806 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $344K | 2/1 | 1,161 | 2000 | 0 | abated |
| 806 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $225K in 2017, built new (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $373K | 3/2 | 1,482 | 2019 | 1 | abated |
| 807 N 15TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2013); 4 L&I violations (2019); sold $275K (2025). | Absentee individual | $403K | —/— | 1,740 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 808 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $50K in 2011, built new under a 2012 permit, sold for $295K in 2013. | Owner-occupied | $493K | 3/2 | 1,668 | 1920 | 3 | rented |
| 809 N 15TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $50K in 2011, use permit in 2012, sold for $490K in 2022 (+880%). | Owner-occupied | $517K | 3/2 | 1,800 | 1920 | 5 | |
| 810 N 15TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a plumbing permit in 2009. | Investor / LLC | $412K | —/— | 1,340 | 1920 | 0 | tax lien |
| 811 N 15TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $50K in 2011, demolition permit in 2011, sold for $325K in 2013 (+550%). | Owner-occupied | $500K | 3/2 | 1,590 | 1920 | 2 | rented |
| 812-14 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2011 permit. | Investor / LLC | $847K | —/— | 5,382 | 2011 | 0 | rented |
| 813 N 15TH ST HistoryL&I violation (2013); sold $272K (2015). | Owner-occupied | $362K | 3/2 | 1,416 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 815 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $230K in 2019, built new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated), sold for $294K in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $433K | 3/2 | 1,152 | 2018 | 2 | abated |
| 816 N 15TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a zoning permit in 2017. | Vacant | $219K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 817 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $230K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $433K | 2/— | 1,152 | 2018 | 1 | abated |
| 818 N 15TH ST History2 L&I violations (2019); 2 L&I violations (2021); L&I violation (2025). | Vacant | $230K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 819 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $230K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $433K | 2/— | 1,152 | 2018 | 1 | abated |
| 820 N 15TH ST History2 L&I violations (2021); L&I violation (2025). | Vacant | $233K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 821 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $366K | 2/2 | 1,267 | 2017 | 0 | rentedabated |
| 821 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $241K | 1/1 | 657 | 2017 | 0 | |
| 821 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $418K | 2/2 | 1,328 | 2017 | 0 | abated |
| 822-28 N 15TH ST History2 L&I violations (2021). | Vacant | $1.1M | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 823 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $247K | 1/1 | 617 | 2015 | 0 | |
| 823 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $398K | 2/2 | 1,357 | 2015 | 0 | |
| 823 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $322K | 2/2 | 1,138 | 2015 | 0 | |
| 825 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $230K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $433K | 2/— | 1,152 | 2018 | 1 | abated |
| 827 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $230K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $433K | 2/2 | 1,152 | 2018 | 1 | abated |
| 829 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $230K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $446K | 2/2 | 1,152 | 2018 | 1 | abated |
| 830 N 15TH ST History2 L&I violations (2021). | Vacant | $266K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 831 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2016 permit (tax-abated), sold for $1.3M in 2018. | Investor / LLC | $1.2M | —/— | 4,734 | 2018 | 1 | rentedabated |
| 831 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $230K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $433K | 2/2 | 1,152 | 2018 | 1 | abated |
| 832 N 15TH ST History2 L&I violations (2021). | Vacant | $266K | —/— | — | — | 0 | |
| 833-37 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $300K in 2017, built new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated), sold for $1.3M in 2019. | Absentee individual | $994K | 6/— | 3,348 | 2019 | 2 | abated |
| 838 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $406K | 3/3 | 1,492 | 2010 | 0 | |
| 838 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $411K | 3/3 | 1,827 | 2010 | 0 | |
| 839 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $105K in 2016, built new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated), sold for $605K in 2018. | Absentee individual | $890K | 3/3 | 1,900 | 2018 | 2 | rentedabated |
| 840 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $393K | 3/2 | 1,485 | 2010 | 0 | |
| 840 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $477K | 3/3 | 1,762 | 2010 | 0 | |
| 841 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $476K | 3/2 | 2,142 | 2018 | 0 | abated |
| 841 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new (tax-abated), sold for $385K in 2018. | Absentee individual | $397K | 3/3 | 1,817 | 2018 | 1 | abated |
| 842 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $405K | 3/3 | 1,762 | 2010 | 0 | |
| 842 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $404K | 3/3 | 1,443 | 2010 | 0 | |
| 843 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $488K | 3/2 | 2,066 | 2018 | 0 | abated |
| 843 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $444K | 3/3 | 1,821 | 2018 | 0 | abated |
| 844 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $218K | 1/1 | 891 | 2011 | 0 | |
| 844 N 15TH ST History14 L&I violations (2019). | Absentee individual | $393K | 3/2 | 1,444 | 2011 | 0 | |
| 844 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $343K | 2/2 | 1,158 | 2011 | 0 | rented |
| 845 N 15TH ST Torn down & rebuiltOld house bought for $425K in 2017, demolished in 2019 and rebuilt (2019). | Investor / LLC | $1.5M | —/— | 9,344 | 2019 | 1 | rentedabated |
| 846 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $267K | 1/1 | 949 | 2011 | 0 | |
| 846 N 15TH ST | Investor / LLC | $432K | 3/3 | 1,541 | 2011 | 0 | |
| 846 N 15TH ST | Absentee individual | $361K | 2/2 | 1,242 | 2011 | 0 | |
| 848 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $1.1M in 2019, built new under a 2017 permit (tax-abated), sold for $1.2M in 2021. | Investor / LLC | $1.1M | 7/— | 3,501 | 2020 | 4 | rentedabated |
| 850 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $900 in 2011, built new under a 2013 permit, sold for $325K in 2013. | Owner-occupied | $560K | 3/2 | 1,920 | 2013 | 3 | |
| 852 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $900 in 2011, built new under a 2013 permit, sold for $490K in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $538K | 3/2 | 1,800 | 2013 | 5 | |
| 853 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $287K | 1/1 | 900 | 2017 | 0 | rentedabated |
| 853 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $416K | 2/2 | 1,450 | 2017 | 0 | abated |
| 853 N 15TH ST | Owner-occupied | $577K | 3/3 | 2,200 | 2017 | 0 | abated |
| 854-60 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2007 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $1.5M | —/— | 13,120 | 1890 | 0 | abated1 viol |
| 857 N 15TH ST ImprovedBought for $320K in 2017. Owner pulled a addition and/or alterations permit in 2022. | Investor / LLC | $314K | —/— | 2,070 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 859 N 15TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit, sold for $320K in 2017. | Investor / LLC | $257K | —/— | 1,188 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 861 N 15TH ST New constructionBought for $190K in 2023, built new under a 2026 permit, sold for $235K in 2025. | Vacant | $226K | —/— | — | — | 5 | tax lien |
| 863 N 15TH ST History2 L&I violations (2007); 2 L&I violations (2021); 2 L&I violations (2022); 3 L&I violations (2023). | Vacant | $212K | —/— | — | — | 0 |
Neighborhood
Neighborhood income and demographics are coming soon.
Generated 2026-07-08 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)