For sale

$215,000

1440 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604

3beds

1,170sqft

$1,544/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1924

2,178 Acres Lot

$201,600 Zestimate^®

$184/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Wonderful front porchQuiet tree-lined street

Welcome to this charming three-bedroom, one-bath home on a quiet, tree-lined street. A wonderful front porch offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the changing seasons, while the back porch is ideal for summer cookouts and outdoor gatherings. Inside, custom built-ins add character and function, and central air provides year-round comfort. A full basement offers valuable storage and flexible-use space, and easy parking adds everyday convenience.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,170
Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,170

Property

Parking

Parking features: Alley Access, On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 2,178 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade
Parcel number: 17531730188351
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Permanent

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1924

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: $184/sqft
Tax assessed value: $59,300
Annual tax amount: $2,759
Date on market: 10/19/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Exclusions: Washer Dryer Refrigerator Gun Safe Personal Items
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$201,600

$179,000 - $222,000

$1,551/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/19/2026	Listed for sale	$215,000+264.4%$184/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2079288 Report a problem
7/1/2016	Sold	$59,000-9.1%$50/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/23/2016	Price change	$64,900-7.2%$55/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #6765827 Report a problem
4/8/2016	Listed for sale	$69,900$60/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #6765827 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,673 +1.5%	$59,300
2024	$2,633 +1.6%	$59,300
2023	$2,592	$59,300
2022	$2,592	$59,300
2021	$2,592 +1%	$59,300
2020	$2,566	$59,300
2019	$2,566	$59,300
2018	$2,566 +0.7%	$59,300
2017	$2,549 +75%	$59,300
2016	$1,456 +8.7%	$59,300
2015	$1,340	$59,300
2014	--	$59,300
2013	--	$59,300
2012	--	$59,300
2011	--	$59,300
2010	--	$59,300
2009	--	$59,300
2008	--	$59,300
2007	--	$59,300
2006	--	$59,300
2005	--	$59,300
2004	--	$59,300
2003	--	$59,300
2002	--	$59,300
2000	--	$59,300