For sale

Price cut: $4.1K (6/5)

$144,900

1024 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604

3beds

900sqft

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Townhouse

Built in 1890

871 Square Feet Lot

$143,700 Zestimate^®

$161/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer roofNewer gas heating systemLaundry hookups

Looking for a freshly updated and maintained home. This 3 bed 1 bath city townhouse offers enough space and amenities to get started in home ownership or investing. The owner has kept this home in very good condition. First floor full bath and laundry hookups. With a newer gas heating system and newer roof eliminates that high-cost expense. Plumbing and electric service have all been upgraded in the last 5 years. It also has central A/C capability . This home needs nothing but you. Make your offer today. Home has pass city resale codes inspection. Home is being sold as is. Buyer is responsible to verify square ft of property. When summiting offers use posted guidelines

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Full Bath

Dining room

Level: Main

Other

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Laundry

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

None, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater
Laundry: Laundry Room

Features

Flooring: Laminate
Basement: Concrete
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 900
Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Finished area above ground: 900
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two and One Half
Stories: 2.5
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 871 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 13531746158953
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asbestos Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Northeast Reading

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading
Municipality: READING CITY

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $161/sqft
Tax assessed value: $21,000
Annual tax amount: $969
Date on market: 5/21/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$143,700

$137,000 - $151,000

$1,449/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/5/2026	Price change	$144,900-2.8%$161/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072336 Report a problem
5/21/2026	Price change	$149,000-6.3%$166/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072336 Report a problem
5/14/2026	Listed for sale	$159,000+1506.1%$177/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/12/2013	Listing removed	$9,900$11/sqft
Source: Network Realty #6098346 Report a problem
6/20/2013	Price change	$9,900-66.9%$11/sqft
Source: Network Realty #6098346 Report a problem
6/9/2013	Listed for sale	$29,900$33/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Select Professionals #6098346 Report a problem
5/2/2013	Listing removed	$29,900$33/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Select Professionals #6172951 Report a problem
3/22/2013	Price change	$29,900-25.1%$33/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Select Professionals #6172951 Report a problem
3/1/2013	Price change	$39,900+21.3%$44/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Select Professionals #6172951 Report a problem
2/22/2013	Listed for sale	$32,900+232.3%$37/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Select Professionals #6172951 Report a problem
12/4/2012	Sold	$9,900$11/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/18/2012	Listed for sale	$9,900+450%$11/sqft
Source: Network Realty #6098346 Report a problem
8/15/2012	Sold	$1,800-95.4%$2/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/21/2006	Sold	$39,000+110.8%$43/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/31/2005	Sold	$18,500+42.3%$21/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/7/2002	Sold	$13,000$14/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$947 +1.5%	$21,000
2024	$932 +1.6%	$21,000
2023	$918	$21,000
2022	$918	$21,000
2021	$918 +1%	$21,000
2020	$909	$21,000
2019	$909	$21,000
2018	$909 +0.7%	$21,000
2017	$903 +75%	$21,000
2016	$516 +8.7%	$21,000
2015	$475	$21,000
2014	--	$21,000
2013	--	$21,000
2012	--	$21,000
2011	--	$21,000 -26.6%
2010	--	$28,600
2009	--	$28,600
2008	--	$28,600
2007	--	$28,600
2006	--	$28,600
2005	--	$28,600
2004	--	$28,600
2003	--	$28,600
2002	--	$28,600
2000	--	$28,600

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