1944 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Property Records

Philadelphia City property record for 1944 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.023 acres (996 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$75,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,300 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Sale
APN	`25-2140400`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-2140400`
Alternative APNs	`022N060148` `140400`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,038 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	996 sqft (0.023 acres)
Lot Dimensions	70 ft deep x 14 ft wide
View / Lot	Average

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	140400
Street Address	1944 E BIRCH ST
City	PHILADELPHIA
State	PA
Zip	19134-3518
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RSA5
Legal Description	3199 5/8 E JASPER
Legal Subdivision	KENSINGTON
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	148
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Township / Civil Division	PHILADELPHIA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4002
Census Tract	17800

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1944 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3518
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 13, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202053663515
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Recording Date	May 4, 2020
Property Address	1944 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3518
Document Number	0053663515
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2020
Instrument	53663515
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 19, 2020
Title Company	NORTHWEST ABSTRACT COMPANY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$750.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	2541 SALMON ST PHILADELPHIA PA 191254010, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125-4010

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		$99,300 (+6.89%) Land $19,860 Building $79,440	$99,300 (+6.89%) Land $19,860 Building $79,440
2026	$1,300.00	$92,900 (-) Land $18,580 Building $74,320	$92,900 (-) Land $18,580 Building $74,320
2025	$1,300.00 (+44.77%)	$92,900 (+44.7%) Land $18,580 Building $74,320	$92,900 (+44.7%) Land $18,580 Building $74,320
2023	$898.00	$64,200 Land $12,840 Building $51,360	$64,200 Land $12,840 Building $51,360

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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