1917 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Property Records

Philadelphia City property record for 1917 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 956 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.02 acres (869 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$220,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill	$1,228 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage
APN	`25-2148700`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-2148700`
Alternative APNs	`022N060169` `148700`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	956 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	869 sqft (0.02 acres)
Lot Dimensions	61 ft deep x 14 ft wide
View / Lot	Average

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	148700
Street Address	1917 E BIRCH ST
City	PHILADELPHIA
State	PA
Zip	19134-3517
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RSA5
Legal Description	114E JASPER ST
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	169
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Township / Civil Division	PHILADELPHIA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
Census Tract	17800

Owner

Source: Philadelphia City records, as of August 11, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	2152 E DAUPHIN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125-2023
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COVENANT BANK
Jun 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COLONY AMERICAN FINANCE LENDER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201653112758
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Property Address	1917 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3517
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0053205274
Date	Apr 28, 2017
Instrument	53205274

Lender

Name	COVENANT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Apr 25, 2022

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Property Address	1917 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3517
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2022
Title Company	OS NATIONAL LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0053850350
Date	Jun 20, 2021
Instrument	53850350

Lender

Name	COLONY AMERICAN FINANCE LENDER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92614

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Philadelphia City assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County / Municipality	Philadelphia City
Unified School District	Philadelphia City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2027		$94,700 (+7.98%) Land $18,940 Building $75,760	$94,700 (+7.98%) Land $18,940 Building $75,760
2026	$1,228.00 (+0.08%)	$87,700 (-) Land $17,540 Building $70,160	$87,700 (-) Land $17,540 Building $70,160
2025	$1,227.00 (+44.18%)	$87,700 (+44.24%) Land $17,540 Building $70,160	$87,700 (+44.24%) Land $17,540 Building $70,160
2023	$851.00	$60,800 Land $12,160 Building $48,640	$60,800 Land $12,160 Building $48,640

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID PA1510001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,784 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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