2138 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Property Records

Philadelphia City property record for 2138 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.015 acres (672 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$195,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$792 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale
APN	`25-2146400`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-2146400`
Alternative APNs	`021N210275` `146400`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	840 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	672 sqft (0.015 acres)
Lot Dimensions	48 ft deep x 14 ft wide
View / Lot	Average

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	146400
Street Address	2138 E BIRCH ST
City	PHILADELPHIA
State	PA
Zip	19134-4113
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RSA5
Legal Description	2664E AMBER ST
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	275
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Township / Civil Division	PHILADELPHIA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5004
Census Tract	17900

Owner

2138 E Birch St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2138 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4113
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 16, 2023	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 19, 2022	Deed, Transfer ABSTRACT ONE, ABSTRACT ONE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202354213399
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2023
Property Address	2138 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4113
Document Number	0054213399
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2023
Instrument	54213399
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,950.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1430 WALNUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102-4021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	2138 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4113

Mortgage

Document Number	0054213400
Date	Aug 16, 2023
Instrument	54213400

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number	0054213401
Date	Aug 16, 2023
Instrument	54213401

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	11111

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Recording Date	Jul 19, 2022
Property Address	2138 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4113
Document Number	0054072275
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2022
Instrument	54072275
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 2, 2022
Title Company	ABSTRACT ONE, ABSTRACT ONE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$700.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1041 BLOOMFIELD AVE, 1041, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115-4829

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	3041 LIVINGSTON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-5038

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		$156,300 (+80.69%) Land $31,260 Building $125,040	$156,300 (+80.69%) Land $31,260 Building $125,040
2026		$86,500 (-) Land $17,300 Building $69,200	$86,500 (-) Land $17,300 Building $69,200
2025	Homeowner's exemption	$86,500	$86,500
2024	$792.00
2023	Additional exemption filed	$56,600 (-)	$56,600
2022		$56,600 Land $11,320 Building $45,280
2020			$56,600 Land $11,320 Building $45,280

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 2138 E Birch St.

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

The area around 2138 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 2,908 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 / 2,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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