1531 Birch Street, Reading, PA 19604 - Photo 1

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$195,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,064 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to 1531 Birch Street in Reading, PA - a charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom home situated on a quiet, peaceful street in Northeast Reading. This property features hardwood floors, energy-efficient replacement windows, and a brand-new natural gas heater installed in 2025, along with a new hot water heater for added comfort and peace of mind. With forced-air heating, two convenient off-street parking spaces, and a location just minutes from local schools and colleges, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and value. Schedule your showing today - this home won't last long!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1531 Birch St

General

Sold For: $195,000
Taxes: $2,637 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PABK2064720
Added to Site: 83 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Flooring: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Driveway

Location

Area: Reading City (10201)
Municipality: READING CITY
County: BERKS
Subdivision: NORTHEAST READING
Cross Streets: Union St
Driving Directions: 1531 Birch Street, Reading, PA 19604

School Information

School District: Reading
High School: Reading Senior

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: Unknown Fee

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Radiant
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Stone
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,064
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,064 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,064 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RES
Lot Description: Level

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $164.38
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,049
City/TownTax: $1,061
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $527
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $58,500
Tax Amount: $2,637
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1064

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Shed, stove, washer, dryer and anything remaining at the property at time of listing.
Lot Number: 9795

Listed by United Real Estate Strive 212, Chad A Schlanger
Sold by Realty One Group Alliance, Jonathan Jose and Realty One Group Alliance, Nehemiah J Lindo

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Schools

Schools serving 1531 Birch St

School District:Reading School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Thirteenth & Union El School 1600 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	PK-4	0.1 mi
Northeast Middle School, Reading, PA 1216 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	5-8	0.3 mi
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	9-12	0.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1531 Birch St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/28/2025

Sold

$195,000

11.49%

MLS

10/27/2025

Listed

$174,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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