2016 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Property Records

Philadelphia City property record for 2016 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 901 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.021 acres (896 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$125,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$505 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`25-2141600`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-2141600`
Alternative APNs	`022N050126` `141600`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	901 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	901 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	896 sqft (0.021 acres)
Lot Dimensions	63 ft deep x 14 ft wide
View / Lot	Average

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	141600
Street Address	2016 E BIRCH ST
City	PHILADELPHIA
State	PA
Zip	19134-3609
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RSA5
Legal Description	1178 1/4E EMERALD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	126
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Township / Civil Division	PHILADELPHIA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	17800

Owner

2016 E Birch St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2019.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2016 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3609
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 9, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MID PENN BANK
Jul 22, 2019	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MID PENN BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201953540708
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Property Address	2016 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3609
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 27, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0053888032
Date	Oct 9, 2021
Instrument	53888032

Lender

Name	MID PENN BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HARRISBURG, PA 17110

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

July 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2019
Property Address	2016 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3609
Document Number	0053540708
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2019
Instrument	53540708
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 18, 2021
Title Company	GO ABSTRACT SERVICES LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,347.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2016 E BIRCH ST, 2016, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3609

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	2016 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3609

Mortgage

Document Number	0053540709
Date	Jul 22, 2019
Instrument	53540709

Lender

Name	MID PENN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2016 E Birch St was $505 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$148,700 (+9.26%) Land $29,740 Building $118,960	$148,700 (+9.26%) Land $29,740 Building $118,960
2026	$505.00 Homeowner's exemption	$136,100 (-) Land $27,220 Building $108,880	$136,100 (-) Land $27,220 Building $108,880
2025	$505.00 Homeowner's exemption	$136,100	$136,100
2023	$239.00 Homeowner's exemption	$97,100	$97,100

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 2016 E Birch St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1983)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	May 1983 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2016 E Birch St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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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