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Property Description
Looking for a great opportunity to call home or add to your investment portfolio? This 3-bedroom, 1½-bath home could be just what you've been looking for! Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, an investor looking for your next property, or someone ready to downsize into a more manageable home, this property offers plenty of possibilities. With three bedrooms and 1½ baths, there's room to fit your needs and lifestyle. Don't miss the opportunity to take a closer look! This one may not last long!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 617 Birch St
General
- Price: $165,000
- Taxes: $1,611 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2078068
- Updated: 9/14/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Driving Directions: Birch St to property
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 965
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 965 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 965 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R-3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $170.98
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $626
- City/TownTax: $671
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $315
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $34,900
- Tax Amount: $1,611
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 965
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 9797
Listed by Century 21 Gold, William Roman
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Schools
Schools serving 617 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 | 0.4 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 0.2 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 617 Birch St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/14/2026
Listed
$165,000
43.48%
MLS
10/15/2025
Sold
$115,000
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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 617 Birch St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$985
4%
$34,900
—
2025
$947
2%
$34,900
—
2024
$924
-39%
$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
1%
$34,900
—
2017
$1,500
1%
$34,900
—
2016
$1,482
5%
$34,900
—
2015
$1,412
1%
$34,900
—
2014
$1,395
—
$34,900
—
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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617 Birch Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2078068) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 617 Birch Street is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on September 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 617 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.

