2140 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Property Records

Philadelphia City property record for 2140 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 840 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.015 acres (672 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$165,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,894 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale
APN	`25-2146500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-2146500`
Alternative APNs	`021N210294` `146500`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
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
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	146500
Street Address	2140 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	2804E AMBER ST
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	294
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Township / Civil Division	PHILADELPHIA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5004
Census Tract	17900

Owner

2140 E Birch St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2140 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4113
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Severalty

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 29, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 5, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer ABSTRACT ONE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202153785708
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2021
Property Address	2140 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4113
Document Number	0053785708
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2020
Instrument	53785708
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	$1,650.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	2140 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4113

Mortgage

Document Number	0053785709
Date	Jan 29, 2021
Instrument	53785709

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Recording Date	Jun 5, 2020
Property Address	2140 E BIRCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4113
Document Number	0053675051
Instrument Date	May 4, 2020
Instrument	53675051
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 19, 2020
Title Company	ABSTRACT ONE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$300.00
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	3055 CEDAR ST PHILADELPHIA PA 191344318, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4318

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2140 E Birch St was $1,894 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% from the year before.

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 (+15.52%) Land $31,260 Building $125,040	$156,300 (+15.52%) Land $31,260 Building $125,040
2026	$1,894.00 (+0.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$135,300 (-) Land $27,060 Building $108,240	$135,300 (-) Land $27,060 Building $108,240
2025	$1,893.00	$135,300 Land $27,060 Building $108,240	$135,300 Land $27,060 Building $108,240
2023	$1,241.00	$88,700 Land $17,740 Building $70,960	$88,700 Land $17,740 Building $70,960

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 2140 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 2140 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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