1534 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,564
Sq Ft
2,178
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of October 2024Great Location for this semi-detached home. Functional, and solid. Needs cosmetics.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
$1,610
Year Built
1925
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Property Type: Residential
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural Style: Side-By-Side
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Everything in house to be cleaned out or can stay if buyer wishes.
- New Construction: No
- Story List: Main, Upper 1
- Federal Flood Zone: No
- Year Built: 1925
- Automatically Close On Close Date: No
- Building Winterized: No
- Remarks Public: Great Location for this semi-detached home. Functional, and solid. Needs cosmetics.
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Townhouses
Interior Features
- Fireplace: No
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Levels Count: 2
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Type: Full
- Laundry Type: Lower Floor
- Total Sq Ft: 1564
- Living Area Sq Ft: 1564
- Price Per Sq Ft: 89.19
- Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1064
- Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
- Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Street Number Modifier: 1534
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
- Roof: Metal
- Water Access: No
- Waterfront: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Tidal Water: No
- Water View: No
Garage/Parking
- Garage: No
- Type Of Parking: On Street
Utilities
- Central Air Conditioning: No
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
- 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
- Land Use Code: 161
- Lot Size Acres: 0.05
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
- Property Condition: Below Average
- Year Assessed: 2023
- Zoning: RES
Rental Info
- Vacation Rental: No
Tax Info
- School Tax: 1063.00
- Tax Annual Amount: 2592.00
- Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-22-18-8759
- Tax Lot: 8759
- Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1064
- County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- Tax Year: 2023
- Close Date: 05/29/2024
MLS Schools
- School District Name: READING
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 3, 2024
Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Jdc Improvements Llc and Evza Investments Llc
Bought by
Garzon Andrea Del Pilar Ro
Seller's Agent
Joseph Colon
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stewart Tacuri
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Views
191
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
$11,762
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.79%
Original Mortgage
$184,300
Outstanding Balance
$183,257
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,447
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 13, 2024
Closed on
May 28, 2024
Sold by
Wolfe Fern R
Bought by
Jdc Improvements Llc and Evza Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
George Apsokardu, Jr.
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Colon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$94,900
Sold Price
$127,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,100
33.83%
Views
35
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
188.27%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $190,000 | Keystone Title | |
| Deed | $127,000 | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $184,300 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $0 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 10/15/24 | Sold | $189,900 | 0.0% | $178 / Sq Ft |
| 09/10/2024 09/10/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/03/2024 09/03/24 | For Sale | $189,900 | +49.5% | $178 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | Sold | $127,000 | +33.8% | $81 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2024 05/16/24 | Off Market | $94,900 | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2024 05/14/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/13/2024 05/13/24 | For Sale | $94,900 | -- | $61 / 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 | $1,610 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2024 | $2,633 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2023 | $2,592 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2022 | $2,592 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2021 | $2,592 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2020 | $2,566 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2019 | $2,566 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2018 | $2,566 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2017 | $2,549 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2016 | $1,456 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2015 | $1,456 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2014 | $1,340 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Joseph Colon
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 650-6749
3 in this area
211 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
George Apsokardu, Jr.
Pagoda Realty
(484) 824-4679
2 in this area
38 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Stewart Tacuri
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 790-3533
2 in this area
14 Total Sales
-
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Marjorie DeJesus
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 468-3062
6 in this area
310 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2043158
APN: 17-5317-22-18-8759
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