Wonderful 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home in Hampden Heights. New painting and flooring throughout. Very economical home for a first time buyer or seasoned investor, Gas heat and hot water. Property is being sold "AS IS".
Sold for $115,000
$115,000
617 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
3beds
965sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$173,900 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$1,538 Estimated rent
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$173,900
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Listed by:
William Roman 610-779-2500,
Century 21 Gold
Bought with:
William Roman, rs318326
Century 21 Gold
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2060220
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 965
- Total interior livable area: 965 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 965
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 12531754139797
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hampden Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,573
- Date on market: 8/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: All Appliances
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $115,000-11.5%$119/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2060220 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Pending sale | $130,000$135/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listing removed | $130,000$135/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Pending sale | $130,000$135/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $130,000-18.8%$135/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $160,000-5.9%$166/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $170,000+300%$176/sqft |
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| 3/9/2020 | Sold | $42,500-5.3%$44/sqft |
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| 2/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $44,900+95.2%$47/sqft |
Source: Pagoda Realty & Property Mgmt #PABK353876 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2019 | Sold | $23,000-9.8%$24/sqft |
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| 11/8/2019 | Price change | $25,512-0.1%$26/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Price change | $25,530+0.2%$26/sqft |
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| 11/4/2019 | Price change | $25,483+9.8%$26/sqft |
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| 10/30/2019 | Price change | $23,207+1.1%$24/sqft |
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| 10/27/2019 | Price change | $22,956+0.1%$24/sqft |
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| 10/25/2019 | Price change | $22,932+0.7%$24/sqft |
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| 10/23/2019 | Price change | $22,775+0.6%$24/sqft |
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| 10/22/2019 | Price change | $22,638+0.2%$23/sqft |
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| 10/21/2019 | Price change | $22,585+0.4%$23/sqft |
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| 10/19/2019 | Price change | $22,493-0.2%$23/sqft |
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| 10/17/2019 | Price change | $22,543-0.3%$23/sqft |
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| 10/16/2019 | Price change | $22,613+6.2%$23/sqft |
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| 10/12/2019 | Price change | $21,293-33.5%$22/sqft |
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| 10/10/2019 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 4/20/2007 | Sold | $32,000+33.3%$33/sqft |
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| 3/29/2004 | Sold | $24,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,573 +1.5% | $34,900 |
| 2024 | $1,550 +1.6% | $34,900 |
| 2023 | $1,526 | $34,900 |
| 2022 | $1,526 | $34,900 |
| 2021 | $1,526 +1% | $34,900 |
| 2020 | $1,510 | $34,900 |
| 2019 | $1,510 | $34,900 |
| 2018 | $1,510 +0.7% | $34,900 |
| 2017 | $1,500 +75% | $34,900 |
| 2016 | $857 +8.7% | $34,900 |
| 2015 | $789 | $34,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $34,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19604
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Thirteenth & Green El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 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.
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- Berks County
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