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Property Report

240 W BIRCH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19133

95.6/100

This property at 240 W BIRCH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19133 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 2 recorded ownership transfers. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$59,700
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition3
OwnerTorres Francisco Joel Ortiz
NeighborhoodFairhill

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionB

Property summary

240 W Birch St is a 1920-built single family in the Fairhill section of 19133, last assessed at $59,700. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 2 times, most recently selling for $7,000 in 2023. All 1 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Torres Francisco Joel Ortiz.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
238 W Birch St1920Single Family$59,700C
242 W Birch St1920Single Family$59,700A
256 W Birch St1920Single Family$59,700A
247 W Birch St1920Single Family$59,700A
236 W Birch St1920Single Family$59,700A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2026-02-18Permit issued — Addition And/Or Alteration
  3. 2023-10-11Complaint closed
  4. 2023-10-10Violation resolved — 9-3902 (1)
  5. 2023-10-10Inspection
  6. 2023-10-06Violation opened — 9-3902 (1)
  7. 2023-08-18Transferred
  8. 2023-02-08Complaint filed — Broken Main Drain/Raw Sewage Within The Property
  9. 2009-04-17Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19133
$74,000median value
7.2%with open violations
14,360properties tracked

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