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Property Description
Opportunity knocks at 639 Birch St.! Located in Northeast Reading, just steps from Reading High School, this property is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, investment property, or an affordable home to make your own, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. This home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The main level offers a spacious living room and dining area with original hardwood flooring, providing a solid foundation to restore and personalize. The living room, dining room, and bedrooms have already been freshly painted, giving you a head start on the renovation. Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms, while the unfinished attic can serves as the third bedroom, offering additional living space. Outside, enjoy a covered rear patio overlooking the fenced backyard-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A new gas line is available at the curb, providing an added upgrade opportunity for future improvements. Whether you're planning a fix-and-flip, a buy-and-hold rental, or a home renovation project, this property's desirable location and strong rental potential make it an excellent investment. With a little vision and work, this home can be transformed into something special. Schedule your showing today and discover the possibilities at 639 Birch St.! Video tour available upon request.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 639 Birch St
General
- Price: $105,000
- Taxes: $1,219 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2074868
- Updated: 9/18/2026
- Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Dining Area
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Features: Free, Public
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Driving Directions: use GPS for best directions to location
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Available, Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber, Shingle
- Windows: Replacement
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 769
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 769 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 769 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $136.54
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $473
- City/TownTax: $507
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $238
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $26,400
- Tax Amount: $1,219
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 769
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All Appliances - As Is ...
- Lot Number: 9992
Listed by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks, Juan Cortes-Carreno
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Schools
Schools serving 639 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 639 Birch St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2026
Price Reduced
$105,000
-4.46%
MLS
9/10/2026
Price Reduced
$109,900
-4.43%
MLS
8/20/2026
Price Reduced
$115,000
-4.09%
MLS
7/31/2026
Price Reduced
$119,900
-2.52%
MLS
7/10/2026
Listed
$123,000
36.67%
MLS
10/20/2025
Sold
$90,000
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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 639 Birch St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$745
4%
$26,400
—
2025
$717
3%
$26,400
—
2024
$699
-39%
$26,400
—
2023
$1,154
—
$26,400
—
2022
$1,154
—
$26,400
—
2021
$1,154
1%
$26,400
—
2020
$1,142
—
$26,400
—
2019
$1,142
—
$26,400
—
2018
$1,142
1%
$26,400
—
2017
$1,135
1%
$26,400
—
2016
$1,121
5%
$26,400
—
2015
$1,068
1%
$26,400
—
2014
$1,056
—
$26,400
—
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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639 Birch Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2074868) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 639 Birch Street is currently listed for $105,000 and was received on July 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 639 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.

