1508 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,324/month
Highlights
- Parking available for a boat
- Deck
- Traditional Floor Plan
- City View
- Recreation Room
- Traditional Architecture
About This Home
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! --PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY TO BE ADDED SOON--
Listing Agent
(610) 898-1441 frontdesk1110@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Brokerage Phone: 6108981441 License #RS367201
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, August 1, 202611:00 am to 1:00 pm8/1/2026 11:00:00 AM +00:008/1/2026 1:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
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
- Coming Soon on 8/1/26
- 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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $95,000 | Sentry Abstract Co |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $76,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2075996
APN: 17-5317-30-18-8553
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