Pending

$179,000

518 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604

4beds

1,670sqft

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Townhouse

Built in 1905

1,742 Square Feet Lot

$180,300 Zestimate^®

$107/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two car garageUpdated four-bedroomExtra large kitchen

Welcome to 518 Birch Street, an updated four-bedroom, two-full-bath home that perfectly blends modern comfort with urban convenience. This spacious residence is designed for functional family living and/or a high-yield investment. This home has four private bedrooms no walk-through rooms! This home also has two full bathrooms which is a rare find in the city! Worried about city parking? No need. This home has a two car garage which can be used for parking and/or storage! The extra large kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space. The appliances (refrigerator and stove) are less than a year old. In addition to the eat-in area of the kitchen, you have a designated dining room; great for hosting.. Don't miss out! Schedule your private tour today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,670
Total interior livable area: 1,670 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,670
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Other, Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,742 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 11531762138250
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick, Concrete, Rock, Stone
Foundation: Other

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1905

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: $107/sqft
Tax assessed value: $38,800
Annual tax amount: $1,791
Date on market: 5/1/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$180,300

$171,000 - $189,000

$1,785/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/7/2026	Pending sale	$179,000$107/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2071542 Report a problem
5/1/2026	Listed for sale	$179,000+163.2%$107/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2071542 Report a problem
5/31/2025	Listing removed	$1,700$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
5/15/2025	Listed for rent	$1,700+47.8%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
2/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/9/2020	Listing removed	$1,150$1/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
3/6/2020	Sold	$68,000-9.2%$41/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/28/2020	Listed for rent	$1,150$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/24/2019	Listed for sale	$74,900+24.8%$45/sqft
Source: Pagoda Realty & Property Mgmt #PABK352190 Report a problem
8/21/2014	Sold	$60,000+0.2%$36/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/16/2014	Listed for sale	$59,900+399.2%$36/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Reading #6390357 Report a problem
3/31/2014	Sold	$12,000+361.5%$7/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/20/2014	Sold	$2,600-82.6%$2/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/7/2014	Listed for sale	$14,900-72.4%$9/sqft
Source: Bold Realty, LLC #6335441 Report a problem
10/6/2004	Sold	$54,000+20%$32/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/7/2002	Sold	$45,000+542.9%$27/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/19/2002	Sold	$7,000+536.4%$4/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/5/2001	Sold	$1,100$1/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,749 +1.5%	$38,800
2024	$1,723 +1.6%	$38,800
2023	$1,696	$38,800
2022	$1,696	$38,800
2021	$1,696 +1%	$38,800
2020	$1,679 +141.4%	$38,800
2019	$696	$38,800
2018	$696 -58.3%	$38,800
2017	$1,668 +139.8%	$38,800
2016	$696 -20.7%	$38,800
2015	$877	$38,800
2014	--	$38,800
2013	--	$38,800
2012	--	$38,800
2011	--	$38,800
2010	--	$38,800
2009	--	$38,800
2008	--	$38,800
2007	--	$38,800
2006	--	$38,800
2005	--	$38,800
2004	--	$38,800 +11.8%
2003	--	$34,700
2002	--	$34,700

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