$174,900
PENDING

Estimated payment $1,142/month

Total Views 2,868
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,064 Sq Ft
$164 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • 4-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground

About This Home

Welcome to 1531 Birch Street in Reading, PA — a charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom home situated on a quiet, peaceful street in Northeast Reading. This property features hardwood floors, energy-efficient replacement windows, and a brand-new natural gas heater installed in 2025, along with a new hot water heater for added comfort and peace of mind. With forced-air heating, two convenient off-street parking spaces, and a location just minutes from local schools and colleges, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and value. Schedule your showing today - this home won't last long!

Listing Agent

Chad Schlanger

(610) 334-2168 chad@chadwillsellit.com United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS306495 Listed on: 10/27/2025

United Real Estate Strive 212

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,637

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,064 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include unknown fee
  • Northeast Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9795
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-22-18-9795

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,637

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Shed, stove, washer, dryer and anything remaining at the property at time of listing.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1064
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1064
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 164.38
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1064
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Unknown Fee
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1049.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2637.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-22-18-9795
  • Tax Lot: 9795
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,588 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2024 $2,598 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2023 $2,557 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2022 $2,557 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2021 $2,557 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2020 $2,532 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2019 $2,532 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2018 $2,532 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2017 $2,515 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2016 $1,437 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2015 $1,437 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
2014 $1,322 $58,500 $16,500 $42,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2025 10/27/25 For Sale $174,900 -- $164 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2064720

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-22-18-9795