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Property Description
7 years remaining on the tax abatement! Feeling priced out of Fishtown? Look no further than the booming Port Richmond neighborhood right next door. Finding a spacious new construction home like this in Fishtown at this price is nearly impossible. 2159 E Birch St features 3 oversized bedrooms upstairs with huge closets, plus a 4th bedroom and full bathroom in the finished basement - perfect for guests, a home office, or gym. Enjoy 2 additional full bathrooms upstairs (3 total), convenient top-floor laundry, an open-concept layout with great natural light, and a large roof deck showcasing beautiful Center City skyline views. Located steps from major new development, trendy restaurants and cafés, local parks, and with easy access to I-95 and public transit, this home offers incredible value and strong appreciation potential in one of Philadelphia's fastest-growing neighborhoods. Schedule your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2159 E Birch St
General
- Price: $385,000
- Taxes: $1,049 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2563366
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 44 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19134 (19134)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PORT RICHMOND
- Driving Directions: Google
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Case by Case Basis, Pet Addendum/Deposit
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Mixed
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Slab
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 2023
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 644
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 46.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Tax w/Assessment: $75,000
- Tax Amount: $1,049
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Mach Real Estate LLC, Thomas T Veit
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Schools
Schools serving 2159 E Birch St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Willard Frances E School 2900 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 | K-4 | 0.3 mi |
Kensington HS 2501 Coral Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Kensington Culinary Arts 2463 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School 1901 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2159 E Birch St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/03/2025
Listed
$385,000
10%
MLS
6/09/2023
Sold
$350,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2159 E Birch St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,050
129%
$375,000
1047%
2024
$458
2%
$32,700
2%
2023
$449
256%
$32,100
100%
2021
$126
-72%
-100%
2022
$449
256%
$32,100
257%
2020
$126
—
$9,000
—
2019
$126
—
$9,000
—
2018
$126
—
$9,000
—
2017
$126
103%
$9,000
105%
2016
$62
5%
$4,400
—
2015
$59
—
$4,400
—
2014
$59
90%
$4,400
1275%
2013
$31
—
$320
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 2159 E Birch St
2159 E Birch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 (MLS# PAPH2563366) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 2159 E Birch Street is currently listed for $385,000 and was received on December 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 2159 E Birch Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

