1421 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,092
Sq Ft
1,742
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- 4-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground
About This Home
As of March 2025This semi-detached home is 2 blocks from Albright college. Enjoy sitting on the front or back porch on this quiet street. Home is move-in ready with finished hardwood floors, new carpet and fresh paint. First floor has a nice open layout where the generous living room flows into the equally generous dining room. Main rubber roof is 4 years old. Garage roof was replaced at the same time. The front and back porch roofs have been recoated this spring. All bedrooms are private and each has a closet. All windows are replacement and are maintenance free aluminum capped. To top it off the home includes a one car garage with electric door opener. In addition there is an additional off street parking space next to the garage. Back yard is fenced. Check out this home and make it your own.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
MICHAEL VAVRECK
United Real Estate Strive 212 Listed on: 04/05/2016
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- 1 Open Parking Space
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Pitched Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,092 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- 100 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9191
- Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-30-18-9191
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 14, 2025
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Matias Elizabeth and Clammer Ryan
Bought by
Almanzar Juan F
Seller's Agent
Jack Evans
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Nehemiah Lindo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$181,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
3.43%
Views
131
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,767
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$177,721
Outstanding Balance
$177,721
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$5,046
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 5, 2016
Closed on
Jun 24, 2016
Sold by
Baynard Leroy D
Bought by
Matlas Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
MICHAEL VAVRECK
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Jack Evans
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$77,000
Sold Price
$74,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,100
-2.73%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.62%
Original Mortgage
$71,155
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2000
Bought by
Baynard Leroy D
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $181,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $74,900 | None Available | |
| Deed | $37,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $177,721 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $71,155 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $69,100 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $69,335 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $67,845 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $59,655 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Sold | $181,000 | +3.4% | $166 / Sq Ft |
| 02/19/2025 02/19/25 | Off Market | $175,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/17/2025 02/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/14/2025 02/14/25 | For Sale | $175,000 | +133.6% | $160 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2016 06/24/16 | Sold | $74,900 | 0.0% | $69 / Sq Ft |
| 05/04/2016 05/04/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/19/2016 04/19/16 | Price Changed | $74,900 | -2.7% | $69 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2016 04/05/16 | For Sale | $77,000 | -- | $71 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,436 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2024 | $2,349 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2023 | $2,313 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2022 | $2,313 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2021 | $2,313 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2020 | $2,289 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2019 | $2,289 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2018 | $2,289 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2017 | $2,274 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2016 | $1,299 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2015 | $1,299 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
| 2014 | $1,196 | $52,900 | $17,000 | $35,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jack Evans
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jack Evans
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(610) 406-7496
1 in this area
49 Total Sales
-
Nehemiah Lindo
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Nehemiah Lindo
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 784-8113
9 in this area
515 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2016
MICHAEL VAVRECK
United Real Estate Strive 212
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003892859
APN: 17-5317-30-18-9191
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