Philadelphia City property record for 253 E Comly St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,900 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,510 (2026) |
| APN | 35-2146300 |
| Primary APN | 35-2146300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,238 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,485 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 146300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 E COMLY ST |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19120-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RSA5 |
| Legal Description | 4028 3/8 S E |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWNCREST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PHILADELPHIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 30502 |
253 E Comly St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Philadelphia City records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 E COMLY ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 516 / 109 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054458196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 E Comly St was $2,510, up % from the year before.
Source: Philadelphia City assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County / Municipality | Philadelphia City |
| Unified School District | Philadelphia City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $191,700 (+6.92%) Land $38,340 Building $153,360 | $191,700 (+6.92%) Land $38,340 Building $153,360 | |
| 2026 | $2,510.00 (+0.04%) | $179,300 (-) Land $35,860 Building $143,440 | $179,300 (-) Land $35,860 Building $143,440 |
| 2025 | $2,509.00 | $179,300 Land $35,860 Building $143,440 | $179,300 Land $35,860 Building $143,440 |
| 2023 | $2,066.00 | $147,600 Land $29,520 Building $118,080 | $147,600 Land $29,520 Building $118,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 253 E Comly 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.
The area around 253 E Comly 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,740 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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