$100,000
SOLD APR 9, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
910 Sq Ft
1,306 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$110 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of April 2025

Opportunity Knocks at 1148 Birch st! This North East home needs restoration after fire damage on the second floor.
Providing 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom, this home is in great location to North East middle school! There is a formal living room and
dinning room and a spacious kitchen that over looks the fenced in yard! This property has a walk out basement adding convenience for multiple uses . Upstairs are the 3 bedrooms and the main bathroom, the front bedroom was not impacted by the fire. The main area affected by the fire was the rear
bedroom, bathroom, and middle room. Roof has been affected in that area and has been temporarily tarped to mitigate further damage.
Come explore the possibility of bringing this home back! Fix and sell, Fix and rent or make this home your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juan Cortes

(610) 463-6693 jcortes@homesale.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 03/24/2025

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Gloria Garcia

(484) 794-9996 realtorggarcia@gmail.com United Real Estate Strive 212

United Real Estate Strive 212

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,632

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 1,306 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is in below average condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 910 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Electric Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • Public Parking
  • Free Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Urban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8650
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-5317-38-16-8650

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,632

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Remarks Public: Opportunity Knocks at 1148 Birch st! This North East home needs restoration after fire damage on the second floor. Providing 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom, this home is in great location to North East middle school! There is a formal living room and dinning room and a spacious kitchen that over looks the fenced in yard! This property has a walk out basement adding convenience for multiple uses . Upstairs are the 3 bedrooms and the main bathroom, the front bedroom was not impacted by the fire. The main area affected by the fire was the rear bedroom, bathroom, and middle room. Roof has been affected in that area and has been temporarily tarped to mitigate further damage. Come explore the possibility of bringing this home back! Fix and sell, Fix and rent or make this home your own!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 910
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 910
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 98.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 910
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1148

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Free, Public
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Below Average, Major Rehab Needed
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 649.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1632.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-5317-38-16-8650
  • Tax Lot: 8650
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 910
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/09/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1997
Bought by
Woram John R and Woram Jill W
Current Estimated Value
$106,965
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Sold $100,000 +11.2% $110 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Off Market $89,900 -- --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $89,900 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $983 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2024 $1,607 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2023 $1,583 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2022 $1,583 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2021 $1,583 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2020 $1,567 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2019 $1,567 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2018 $1,567 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2017 $1,556 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2016 $649 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2015 $889 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
2014 $818 $36,200 $15,000 $21,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2055044

Bright MLS

APN: 13-5317-38-16-8650