Updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom semi-detached home offering an excellent investment opportunity! This property features new updates throughout while maintaining plenty of charm and character. The first floor offers a living room, dining area, updated kitchen and full bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms. The property also includes three off-street parking spaces and an outdoor area. Even better, two lots are included for the price of one providing additional land and possibilities for the new owner. Currently tenant occupied, the property generates $1,250 per month in rental income, with the tenant responsible for all utilities. This is a great opportunity for an investor looking for an income-producing property with additional land and off-street parking. Property Highlights: * 3 Bedrooms * 1 Full Bathroom * New updates throughout * 3 off-street parking spaces * Two lots included for the price of one * Currently tenant occupied * $1,250/month rental income * Tenant pays all utilities * Great investment opportunity Don’t miss your chance to add this income-producing property to your portfolio!
For sale
$160,000
1040 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
3beds
750sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$155,700 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Outdoor areaThree off-street parking spacesTwo lots includedDining areaUpdated kitchenThree comfortable bedroomsNew updates throughout
- 48 days
- 319
- 9
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brianna Kaufman 484-926-1766,
Pana Realty LLC 610-370-2226
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2076812
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 750
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 750
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13531746168052
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Mixed
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $38,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,773
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$155,700
$148,000 - $163,000
$1,378/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+45.5%$213/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2076812 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listing removed | $1,250$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $1,250+4.2%$2/sqft |
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| 9/21/2025 | Price change | $1,200-7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Price change | $1,300-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $1,400-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $1,500-6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600+10.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/27/2024 | Sold | $110,000-8.3%$147/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2045960 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2024 | Pending sale | $119,900$160/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $119,900+531.1%$160/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/2/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,450$2/sqft |
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| 7/31/2020 | Sold | $19,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,731 +1.5% | $38,400 |
| 2024 | $1,705 +1.6% | $38,400 |
| 2023 | $1,679 | $38,400 |
| 2022 | $1,679 | $38,400 |
| 2021 | $1,679 +1% | $38,400 |
| 2020 | $1,662 | $38,400 |
| 2019 | $1,662 | $38,400 |
| 2018 | $1,662 +0.7% | $38,400 |
| 2017 | $1,651 +75% | $38,400 |
| 2016 | $943 +8.7% | $38,400 |
| 2015 | $868 | $38,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $38,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $38,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19604
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
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