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    • $199,900

    1508 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604

    3beds
    1,470sqft
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    $1,356/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    2,178 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $136/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Updated windowsFresh neutral paintCovered front porchBeautifully updatedQuiet tree-lined streetUpdated lighting
    **Highest and Best offers are due by Monday Aug. 3rd at 6pm**. Welcome to 1508 Birch Street in Reading, PA—a beautifully updated, move-in ready 3-bedroom home located on a quiet, tree-lined street in Northeast Reading. Lovingly maintained by the same family since 1987, this home combines modern updates and exceptional pride of ownership. No detail was overlooked in this home's recent renovation, featuring fresh neutral paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, updated lighting, refinished kitchen cabinetry with a subway tile backsplash, and a beautifully renovated basement half bath. Combined with major mechanical upgrades—including a new natural gas furnace (2025), commercial-grade water heater (2020), and newer window A/C units—this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of modern style and everyday reliability. For added peace of mind, the seller is including a one-year home warranty for the buyer! Step inside from the covered front porch and you'll immediately appreciate the bright, inviting living and dining rooms, filled with natural light from updated windows. The recently refinished kitchen features plenty of workspace, along with dependable appliances including a dishwasher and built-in trash compactor. Just off the kitchen, the covered rear porch overlooks a patio and leads to your private 10' x 15' detached garage—ideal for parking, extra storage, a workshop, or hobby space. Upstairs are three, well-appointed bedrooms all with ceiling fans and a full bathroom with tub/shower combo and custom medicine cabinet. The finished lower level offers additional living space full of retro charm, featuring a recreation room with a lava lamp-adorned dry bar that's already plumbed for a future wet bar. A beautifully renovated half bath and a separate laundry/utility room with direct access to the backyard complete the lower level. Located just minutes from local schools and colleges, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and value. This property is truly ready for its next lucky owners to move right in and start making their own memories. Schedule your showing today - this home won't last long!
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    Listed by:

    Anna Knauer 484-650-3465,

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing 6108981441

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2075996MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 X 13
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 117 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 X 13
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 80 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8 X 10
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 50 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5 X 10
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 X 13
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 117 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 X 13
      Laundry
      • Features: Flooring - Vinyl
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 X 9
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 X 13
      Recreation room
      • Features: Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet, Wet Bar, Attached Bathroom
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 300 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 X 25
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Dry Wall
      • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
      • Windows: Vinyl Clad
      • Basement: Partially Finished,Windows,Heated,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,578
      • Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,170
      • Finished area below ground: 300

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Public, Unassigned, Detached, Off Street
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Details: Garage Sqft: 150
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Roof
      • Exterior features: Awning(s), Boat Storage, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City, Mountain(s), Street
      Lot
      • Size: 2,178 Square Feet
      • Features: Level, Rear Yard, Middle Of Block
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
      • Parcel number: 17531730188553
      • Zoning: RES
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional,Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Permanent
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle,Rubber
      Condition
      • Excellent
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1924

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Electric Alarm, Motion Detectors, Main Entrance Lock, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: None Available
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Reading
      • Municipality: READING CITY

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $136/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $61,000
      • Annual tax amount: $2,816
      • Date on market: 8/1/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Basement Refrigerator, Kitchen Refrigerator, Lava Lamp, Work Benches In Garage - All Appliances Will Convey As-is.
      • Exclusions: Shed On Patio Will Be Removed Aug. 8th.
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,692/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/4/2026Pending sale$199,900$136/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PABK2075996 Report a problem
        8/4/2026Listing removed$199,900$136/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PABK2075996 Report a problem
        8/1/2026Listed for sale$199,900+110.4%$136/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PABK2075996 Report a problem
        1/5/2021Sold$95,000$65/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,749 +1.5%$61,000
        2024$2,709 +1.6%$61,000
        2023$2,667 $61,000
        2022$2,667 $61,000
        2021$2,667 +1%$61,000
        2020$2,640 $61,000
        2019$2,640 $61,000
        2018$2,640 +0.7%$61,000
        2017$2,622 +75%$61,000
        2016$1,498 +8.7%$61,000
        2015$1,379 $61,000
        2014-- $61,000
        2013-- $61,000
        2012-- $61,000
        2011-- $61,000
        2010-- $61,000
        2009-- $61,000
        2008-- $61,000
        2007-- $61,000
        2006-- $61,000
        2005-- $61,000
        2004-- $61,000
        2003-- $61,000
        2002-- $61,000
        2000-- $61,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 19604

        Getting around

        71 / 100
        Very Walkable
        47 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: 13th-union
        • Middle: Northeast
        • High: Reading Senior
        • District: Reading

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