Who owns your block
800 block of N 27th St
A mostly owner-occupied block: 91% of homes are lived in by their owners.
The typical home here is up 57% since 2016, now about $571K. Property taxes are climbing about 3% a year and the increases are speeding up.
- 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 $571K — about 2.6× the citywide median, and above 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 | $571K | $457K | $223K |
| Owner-occupied | 60% | 37% | 41% |
Safety & quality of life
Within 200 metres of the block over the last 12 months: 57 reported crimes (8 violent) and 228 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
- $571K typical home, up +57% since 2016
- Tax bill $4,662 to $6,562 a year, +3%/yr and compounding
- Whole block: $42M assessed, $465,414/yr to the city, about $6,649 per home
Median assessed value · 2016–2027
▲ +57% since 2016
Estimated property tax · per home, per year
▲ +41% since 2016 · ~+3%/yr
Who really pays — effective tax rate, one dot per home
842 N 27th St is assessed at $801K but pays $5,840 a year — about 52% of the $11,205 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 +4.2% 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 $157 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 130 arm's-length sales since 1998. The typical home has sold 2 times in that window, while 19 have not changed hands at all.
Every recorded sale · price & date
Who owns it
Ownership of 70 parcels
- Owner-occupied 64
- Absentee individual 6
Value distribution today
No multi-home or corporate owners on this block — every home has its own owner.
House by house
All 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 812 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $396K in 2004. Owner pulled a electrical permit in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $808K | 3/2 | 1,904 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 814 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $588K in 2020. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $630K | 4/1 | 1,812 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 816 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a wall covering replacement permit in 2026. | Owner-occupied | $640K | —/— | 1,860 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 818 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $645K in 2006, plumbing permit in 2008, sold for $849K in 2016 (+304%). | Owner-occupied | $712K | 2/2 | 1,919 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 820 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $594K | 3/2 | 1,812 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 822 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $233K in 2005, plumbing permit in 2010, sold for $495K in 2012 (+113%). | Owner-occupied | $688K | 3/3 | 1,812 | 1920 | 5 | |
| 824 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2012 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $797K | 3/2 | 1,933 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 825 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $1.1M in 2025. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $1.3M | 4/3 | 3,900 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 826 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $370K in 2012. Owner pulled a major alteration permit in 2018. | Absentee individual | $544K | 3/2 | 1,812 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 827 N 27TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $325K in 2004 → $420K in 2017 (+29%). | Owner-occupied | $523K | 3/2 | 1,284 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 828 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $757K | —/— | 1,812 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 829 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $300K in 2023. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $414K | 3/1 | 1,284 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 830 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $542K | —/— | 1,812 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 831 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $479K | 3/1 | 1,284 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 832 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $400K in 2013, major alteration permit in 2014, sold for $731K in 2024 (+83%). | Owner-occupied | $690K | 4/— | 1,812 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 833 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $235K in 2013. Owner pulled a mechanical permit in 2013. | Owner-occupied | $523K | 3/2 | 1,284 | 1943 | 2 | |
| 834 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $233K in 2005, plumbing permit in 2016, sold for $575K in 2016 (+147%). | Owner-occupied | $694K | 4/2 | 1,812 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 835 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2016 permit (tax-abated), sold for $337K in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $582K | 3/1 | 1,284 | 1920 | 1 | abatedtax lien |
| 836 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $250K in 2005, zoning permit in 2007, sold for $427K in 2008 (+71%). | Owner-occupied | $580K | —/— | 1,823 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 837 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $150K in 2002 → $462K in 2021 (+208%). | Owner-occupied | $523K | 3/1 | 1,284 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 838 N 27TH ST New constructionBought for $400K in 2023, built new under a 2023 permit (tax-abated), sold for $775K in 2024. | Owner-occupied | $702K | 3/2 | 1,812 | 1920 | 2 | abated |
| 839 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2019 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $582K | 3/1 | 1,284 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 840 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $350K in 2018, alteration permit in 2018, sold for $623K in 2019 (+78%). | Owner-occupied | $720K | 4/2 | 1,812 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 841 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2016 permit (tax-abated), sold for $165K in 2016. | Owner-occupied | $523K | 3/1 | 1,284 | 1920 | 1 | abated |
| 842 N 27TH ST New constructionBought for $374K in 2017, built new under a 2018 permit (tax-abated), sold for $635K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $801K | —/— | 2,322 | 1920 | 2 | abatedtax lien |
| 843 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $205K in 2001. Owner pulled a administrative permit in 2018. | Owner-occupied | $554K | —/— | 1,692 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 845 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $479K | 3/1 | 1,284 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 846 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2008 permit, sold for $665K in 2021. | Absentee individual | $544K | —/— | 1,280 | 1935 | 1 | rented |
| 847 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $490K | 3/1 | 1,284 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 848 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $85K in 2000. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $497K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 5 | |
| 849 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $454K | —/— | 2,160 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 850 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $194K in 2001. Owner pulled a plumbing permit in 2014. | Owner-occupied | $559K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 2 | |
| 851 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a mechanical permit in 2009. | Absentee individual | $531K | —/— | 2,070 | 1920 | 0 | rented |
| 852 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $185K in 2002, major alteration permit in 2008, sold for $550K in 2025 (+197%). | Owner-occupied | $499K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 3 | |
| 853 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $145K in 2003 → $455K in 2014 (+214%). | Owner-occupied | $705K | 3/2 | 1,864 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 854 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $255K in 2020. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $436K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 1 | |
| 855 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 5×: $145K in 2000 → $475K in 2016 (+228%). | Owner-occupied | $592K | 3/2 | 1,864 | 1920 | 5 | |
| 856 N 27TH ST | Absentee individual | $441K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 0 | abated |
| 857 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $15K in 2001, addition permit in 2007, sold for $455K in 2015 (+2933%). | Owner-occupied | $677K | 3/2 | 1,864 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 858 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $210K in 2006, alteration permit in 2007, sold for $353K in 2016 (+68%). | Owner-occupied | $557K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 2 | |
| 859 N 27TH ST New constructionBought for $315K in 2006, built new under a 2019 permit, sold for $455K in 2015. | Owner-occupied | $665K | 4/2 | 1,804 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 860 N 27TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $295K in 2022 → $383K in 2022 (+30%). | Owner-occupied | $334K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 2 | |
| 861 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $330K in 2006 → $58K in 2024 (-82%). | Owner-occupied | $571K | —/— | 1,606 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 862 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $214K in 2003. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $557K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 2 | |
| 863 N 27TH ST TradedTraded 2×: $290K in 2005 → $720K in 2023 (+148%). | Owner-occupied | $634K | 4/2 | 1,964 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 864 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $180K in 2012. Owner pulled a deck (exist. one-family dwellings) permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $441K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 865 N 27TH ST New constructionBought for $260K in 2004, built new under a 2007 permit, sold for $631K in 2019. | Owner-occupied | $700K | 4/3 | 1,864 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 866 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $502K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 0 | |
| 867 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $215K in 2004 → $655K in 2021 (+205%). | Owner-occupied | $706K | 3/2 | 1,853 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 868 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $502K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1935 | 0 | tax lien |
| 869 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $285K in 2013, zoning permit in 2014, sold for $898K in 2024 (+215%). | Owner-occupied | $716K | 4/2 | 1,864 | 1920 | 3 | tax lien |
| 870 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $435K | 3/1 | 1,272 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 871 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $180K in 2001. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $570K | 4/2 | 1,864 | 1920 | 2 | |
| 872 N 27TH ST | Absentee individual | $467K | 3/1 | 1,380 | 1920 | 1 | tax lien |
| 873 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $104K in 1998. Owner pulled a major alteration permit in 2014. | Owner-occupied | $623K | —/— | 1,864 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 874 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2010 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $533K | 3/1 | 1,380 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 875 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $227K in 2002 → $450K in 2006 (+98%). | Owner-occupied | $570K | —/— | 1,864 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 876 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $343K in 2021. Owner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2022. | Owner-occupied | $461K | 3/1 | 1,380 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 877 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 5×: $70K in 1998 → $500K in 2019 (+614%). | Absentee individual | $751K | 3/2 | 1,993 | 1920 | 5 | |
| 878 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 6×: $119K in 1999 → $443K in 2018 (+272%). | Owner-occupied | $559K | 3/1 | 1,488 | 1920 | 6 | |
| 879 N 27TH ST ImprovedOwner pulled a alterations permit in 2021. | Owner-occupied | $663K | —/— | 1,864 | 1920 | 0 | |
| 880 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $349K | 3/1 | 1,380 | 1920 | 1 | |
| 881 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 4×: $150K in 2003 → $475K in 2010 (+217%). | Owner-occupied | $626K | 3/— | 1,864 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 882 N 27TH ST Renovated & sold onBought for $260K in 2013, major alteration permit in 2013, sold for $557K in 2022 (+114%). | Owner-occupied | $614K | 3/1 | 1,504 | 1920 | 4 | |
| 883 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $663K | —/— | 1,864 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 884 N 27TH ST ImprovedBought for $200K in 2011. Owner pulled a alterations permit in 2023. | Owner-occupied | $625K | 3/1 | 1,548 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 885 N 27TH ST New constructionBought for $200K in 2003, built new under a 2020 permit, sold for $500K in 2025. | Owner-occupied | $481K | 4/3 | 1,604 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 886 N 27TH ST Frequently tradedTraded 3×: $136K in 2000 → $450K in 2024 (+231%). | Owner-occupied | $464K | 3/1 | 1,380 | 1920 | 3 | |
| 887 N 27TH ST | Owner-occupied | $717K | —/— | 2,084 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
| 889 N 27TH ST New constructionbuilt new under a 2020 permit (tax-abated). | Owner-occupied | $777K | 5/1 | 2,059 | 1920 | 0 | abated |
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Generated 2026-07-09 from public City of Philadelphia records · Download this block's data (CSV)