2026 assessment
$375K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
2159 E Birch St
Research this property with Analyst →3 bd3 stories1,500 sqftRSA5built 2023
Property at a glanceHouse
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19134 area
Port Richmond · Kensington
2100 block of E Birch St
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$4K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$9K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$9K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$9K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$9K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$9K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$9K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$32K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$32K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$375K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$375K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$272K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Land buy · 2021Land record $25KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2023Deed / sale $350KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2020-04-27New construction, addition, GFA changeThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2021-06-08New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-01-21New Construction or AdditionsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-04-05New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-04-20New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-09-12New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-07-08VACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LICA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2009-07-08L_CLIPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2005-11-22L_CLIPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2025-06-05Jose Mendoza: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2026-06-04Jose Mendoza: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expiredA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 (Port Richmond · Kensington) medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseJose Mendoza: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expired
- LicenseJose Mendoza: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $350K
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- Land buyLand record $25K
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
- InspectionL_CLIP
- InspectionL_CLIP
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $2K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$1,050/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $75,000 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.
OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $272,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 2521558002026 OPA taxes $75,000 of $375,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $1,960.91 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
1997$123.90 total · $30.41 principal · $52.46 interest · $2.13 penalty1998$120.67 total · $30.41 principal · $49.72 interest · $2.13 penalty1999$117.45 total · $30.41 principal · $46.99 interest · $2.13 penalty2000$114.21 total · $30.41 principal · $44.25 interest · $2.13 penalty2001$110.98 total · $30.41 principal · $41.51 interest · $2.13 penalty2002$107.75 total · $30.41 principal · $38.77 interest · $2.13 penalty2003$104.52 total · $30.41 principal · $36.04 interest · $2.13 penalty2004$101.29 total · $30.41 principal · $33.30 interest · $2.13 penalty2005$98.06 total · $30.41 principal · $30.56 interest · $2.13 penalty2006$94.84 total · $30.41 principal · $27.83 interest · $2.13 penalty2007$91.60 total · $30.41 principal · $25.09 interest · $2.13 penalty2008$88.37 total · $30.41 principal · $22.35 interest · $2.13 penalty2009$85.15 total · $30.41 principal · $19.62 interest · $2.13 penalty2010$81.92 total · $30.41 principal · $16.88 interest · $2.13 penalty2011$84.13 total · $33.42 principal · $15.54 interest · $2.34 penalty2012$82.79 total · $34.71 principal · $13.02 interest · $2.43 penalty2013$81.10 total · $35.96 principal · $10.25 interest · $2.52 penalty2014$101.21 total · $67.80 principal · $13.22 interest · $4.75 penalty2015$94.01 total · $67.80 principal · $7.12 interest · $4.75 penalty2016$76.96 total · $70.83 principal · $1.06 interest · $0.71 penalty
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.
$75,000 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$4,199/year
$375,000 scenario basis
The assessment roll does not identify
- Legal basis or program
- Approval or expiration date
- Treatment after a sale
- Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math
2026: ($375,000 assessed − $300,000 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,050/year
Full-assessment scenario: $375,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $5,249/year
Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,500 sqft
livable area
Lot
644 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
2100 block of E Birch St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2157 E Birch St · 2161 E Birch St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Jose MendozaExpired
Rental · Initial issue date Jun 5, 2025 · Terminal license date Jun 4, 2026
A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.
Open every source row 13 dated rows
- License terminal eventJose Mendoza: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expired
License 0980809 · Expired
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJose Mendoza: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 0980809 · Expired
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$350K transfer
2023
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2020-006583 · Completed
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS, ROOF DECK AND ONE ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED, SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.*
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2022-000365 · Completed
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. AMENDED AS OF 9/6/2022 FOR A PERMIT LANGUAGE CORRECTION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2022-003275 · Completed
New incoming service 200AMP, complete re-wire of property, electric outlets install, 120/240 Volts as per 2014 nec
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2022-000828 · Completed
Water Distribution, inlet, curb trap, house drain Kitchen, laundry, hot water heater water closet, lavs, showers
- PermitNew Construction
Permit RP-2020-009353 · Completed
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS, ROOF DECK AND ONE ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED, SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.*
- Land recordLand record
2021
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2020-000823 · Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown on plans.
- ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
Case 205751 · Violation 1384953 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL_CLIP
Case 47651 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL_CLIP
Case 47651 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 12:52 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.
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