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!
Sold for $182,000
$182,000
518 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
4beds
1,670sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1905
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$183,400 Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$1,635 Estimated rent
Home value
$183,400
$174,000 - $193,000
$1,635/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,635/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,635/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,274/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,274/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Two car garageUpdated four-bedroomExtra large kitchen
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chaz Logan 610-372-3200,
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Bought with:
alba castillo, RS373758
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2071542
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: $109/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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $182,000+1.7%$109/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2071542 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19604
Nearby homes
- $164,7003 bd1 ba1.2k sqft512 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604Off Market
- $176,3004 bd2 ba1.1k sqft514 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604Off Market
- $157,9003 bd1 ba1.3k sqft516 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604Off Market
- $154,2003 bd1 ba1.2k sqft518A Birch St, Reading, PA 19604Off Market
- $---- bd-- ba-- sqft518 Birch St #A, Reading, PA 19604Off Market
- $132,5003 bd1 ba1k sqft1225 Green St, Reading, PA 19604Off Market
- $123,0003 bd1 ba866 sqft1227 Green St, Reading, PA 19604Sold
- $126,5003 bd1 ba1k sqft1223 Green St, Reading, PA 19604Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Thirteenth & Green El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$183,400
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$183,400
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19604
- 518 Birch St
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Reading Topics
