Erica Fair
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 388-4814
158 Total Sales
2 in College Heights
$165K - $385K Price Range
1508 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,470
Sq Ft
2,178
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Parking available for a boat
- Deck
- Traditional Floor Plan
- City View
- Recreation Room
- 3-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground
About This Home
As of August 2026**Highest and Best offers are due by Monday Aug. 3rd at 6pm**. Welcome to 1508 Birch Street in Reading, PA—a beautifully updated, move-in ready 3-bedroom home located on a quiet, tree-lined street in Northeast Reading. Lovingly maintained by the same family since 1987, this home combines modern updates and exceptional pride of ownership. No detail was overlooked in this home's recent renovation, featuring fresh neutral paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, updated lighting, refinished kitchen cabinetry with a subway tile backsplash, and a beautifully renovated basement half bath. Combined with major mechanical upgrades—including a new natural gas furnace (2025), commercial-grade water heater (2020), and newer window A/C units—this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of modern style and everyday reliability. For added peace of mind, the seller is including a one-year home warranty for the buyer!
Step inside from the covered front porch and you'll immediately appreciate the bright, inviting living and dining rooms, filled with natural light from updated windows. The recently refinished kitchen features plenty of workspace, along with dependable appliances including a dishwasher and built-in trash compactor. Just off the kitchen, the covered rear porch overlooks a patio and leads to your private 10' x 15' detached garage—ideal for parking, extra storage, a workshop, or hobby space. Upstairs are three, well-appointed bedrooms all with ceiling fans and a full bathroom with tub/shower combo and custom medicine cabinet. The finished lower level offers additional living space full of retro charm, featuring a recreation room with a lava lamp-adorned dry bar that's already plumbed for a future wet bar. A beautifully renovated half bath and a separate laundry/utility room with direct access to the backyard complete the lower level.
Located just minutes from local schools and colleges, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and value. This property is truly ready for its next lucky owners to move right in and start making their own memories. Schedule your showing today - this home won't last long!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 898-1441 frontdesk1110@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Brokerage Phone: 6108981441 License #RS367201 Listed on: 08/01/2026
Last Buyer's Agent
(610) 372-0212 urestrive212@gmail.com United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS350637
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Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,816
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
- Infill Lot
- East Facing Home
- Stone Retaining Walls
- Back Yard
- Property is in excellent condition
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Public Parking
- Rear-Facing Garage
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking available for a boat
- Unassigned Parking
Property Views
- City
- Mountain
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Traditional Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Permanent Foundation
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Rubber Roof
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wet Bar
- Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Vinyl Clad Windows
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Trash Compactor
- Compactor
Flooring
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Rear Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
- Basement Windows
Home Security
- Alarm System
- Motion Detectors
Accessible Home Design
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
- Outbuilding
- Rain Gutters
- Awning
Schools
- 13Th-Union Elementary School
- Northeast Middle School
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8553
- Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-30-18-8553
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Building Winterized
Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 2020
Sold by
Hutchinson Marc H and Hutchinson Patricia A
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in College Heights, PA
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Erica Fair
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Anthony Borelli
Anthony Borelli
Century 21 Gold
(484) 755-3767
268 Total Sales
4 in College Heights
$165K - $290K Price Range
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Julie Strickler
Julie Strickler
Remax Vision
(484) 878-4460
107 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$230,000 Price
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Ginger Parker
Ginger Parker
Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate
(484) 755-3848
130 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$250,000 Price
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Kathleen Quarterman
Kathleen Quarterman
Quarterman Realty Group Inc.
(609) 710-8044
150 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$124,000 Price
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Philip Macaronis
Philip Macaronis
RE/MAX Of Reading
(484) 755-6050
125 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$105,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $95,000 | Sentry Abstract Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $76,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2026 08/31/26 | Sold | $221,000 | +10.6% | $150 / Sq Ft |
| 08/03/2026 08/03/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/01/2026 08/01/26 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $136 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,722 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2025 | $1,656 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2024 | $2,709 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2023 | $2,667 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2022 | $2,667 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2021 | $2,667 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2020 | $2,640 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2019 | $2,640 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2018 | $2,640 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2017 | $2,622 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2016 | $1,498 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2015 | $1,498 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
| 2014 | $1,379 | $61,000 | $17,300 | $43,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Anna Knauer
Seller's Agent in 2026
Anna Knauer
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 650-3465
1 in this area
7 Total Sales
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Lisette Osorio
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Lisette Osorio
United Real Estate Strive 212
(484) 638-2989
1 in this area
12 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2075996
APN: 17-5317-30-18-8553
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