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Property Description
Updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom semi-detached home offering an excellent investment opportunity! This property features new updates throughout while maintaining plenty of charm and character. The first floor offers a living room, dining area, updated kitchen and full bathroom. Upstairs you'll find three comfortable bedrooms. The property also includes three off-street parking spaces and an outdoor area. Even better, two lots are included for the price of one providing additional land and possibilities for the new owner. Currently tenant occupied, the property generates $1,250 per month in rental income, with the tenant responsible for all utilities. This is a great opportunity for an investor looking for an income-producing property with additional land and off-street parking. Property Highlights: * 3 Bedrooms * 1 Full Bathroom * New updates throughout * 3 off-street parking spaces * Two lots included for the price of one * Currently tenant occupied * $1,250/month rental income * Tenant pays all utilities * Great investment opportunity Don't miss your chance to add this income-producing property to your portfolio!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1040 Birch St
General
- Price: $160,000
- Taxes: $1,773 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2076812
- Updated: 8/13/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Driving Directions: Use GPS for best results.
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Mixed
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 750
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 750 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 750 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $213.33
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $689
- City/TownTax: $738
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $346
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $38,400
- Tax Amount: $1,773
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 750
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 8052
Listed by Pana Realty LLC, Brianna Marie Kaufman
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Schools
Schools serving 1040 Birch St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northeast Middle School, Reading, PA 1216 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 5-8 | 0.2 mi |
Thirteenth & Union El School 1600 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | PK-4 | 0.6 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1040 Birch St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Listed
$160,000
50.94%
MLS
9/24/2024
Sold
$106,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1040 Birch St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,084
4%
$38,400
—
2025
$1,042
2%
$38,400
—
2024
$1,017
-39%
$38,400
—
2023
$1,679
—
$38,400
—
2022
$1,679
—
$38,400
—
2021
$1,679
1%
$38,400
—
2020
$1,662
—
$38,400
—
2019
$1,662
—
$38,400
—
2018
$1,662
1%
$38,400
—
2017
$1,651
1%
$38,400
—
2016
$1,631
5%
$38,400
—
2015
$1,554
1%
$38,400
—
2014
$1,535
—
$38,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1040 Birch Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2076812) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1040 Birch Street is currently listed for $160,000 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1040 Birch Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

