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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 518 Birch St
General
- Price: $179,000
- Taxes: $1,791 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2071542
- Updated: 5/1/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Other
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Driving Directions: spring valley Rd to Reading right onto N 13th and left on Greenwich st then right on Birch St
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- 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: Brick, Concrete, Rock, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,670
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,670 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,670 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1905
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $107.19
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $696
- City/TownTax: $746
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $350
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $38,800
- Tax Amount: $1,791
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1670
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 8250
Listed by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks, Charles R Logan
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Schools
Schools serving 518 Birch St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thirteenth & Green El School 501 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | PK-4 | 0.1 mi |
Central Middle School, Reading, PA 215 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 5-8 | 0.3 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 518 Birch St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/01/2026
Listed
$179,000
163.24%
MLS
3/05/2020
Sold
$68,000
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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 518 Birch St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,053
3%
$38,800
—
2024
$1,027
-39%
$38,800
—
2023
$1,696
—
$38,800
—
2022
$1,696
—
$38,800
—
2021
$1,696
1%
$38,800
—
2020
$1,679
—
$38,800
—
2019
$1,679
—
$38,800
—
2018
$1,679
1%
$38,800
—
2017
$1,668
1%
$38,800
—
2016
$1,648
5%
$38,800
—
2015
$1,570
1%
$38,800
—
2014
$1,551
—
$38,800
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 518 Birch St
518 Birch Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2071542) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 518 Birch Street is currently listed for $179,000 and was received on May 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 518 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.

