537 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
District 6 NeighborhoodEstimated payment $977/month
Total Views
10,634
3
Beds
1
Bath
886
Sq Ft
$181
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Victorian Architecture
- No HOA
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
About This Home
Investor Special in Reading! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick rowhome offers strong rental potential or a solid fix-and-flip opportunity. Featuring a spacious layout with a covered front porch and a private backyard, it’s ready for your vision. Property is being sold as-is, Buyer will be responsible for any inspections or repairs. Priced to sell—don’t miss your chance to add value and build equity in a growing market right in the heart of Reading, PA.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,217
Year Built
- Built in 1905
Lot Details
- 1,306 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Frame Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 886 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 4 Levels
- Insulated Windows
- Basement
- Drain
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Thirteenth And Green Elementary School
- Northeast Middle School
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Reading Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9393
- Assessor Parcel Number 11-5317-62-13-9393
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Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $733 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2024 | $1,199 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2023 | $1,180 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2022 | $1,180 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $1,180 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2020 | $1,168 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2019 | $1,168 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2018 | $1,168 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2017 | $1,161 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2016 | $663 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2015 | $663 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 2014 | $610 | $27,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 06/25/25 | For Sale | $160,000 | +27.0% | $181 / Sq Ft |
| 07/24/2024 07/24/24 | Sold | $126,000 | +5.9% | $142 / Sq Ft |
| 06/19/2024 06/19/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/12/2024 06/12/24 | For Sale | $119,000 | 0.0% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 06/10/2024 06/10/24 | Off Market | $119,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | For Sale | $119,000 | 0.0% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2024 05/13/24 | Off Market | $119,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/08/2024 05/08/24 | For Sale | $119,000 | +170.5% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2019 10/23/19 | Sold | $44,000 | -19.9% | $40 / Sq Ft |
| 10/02/2019 10/02/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/18/2019 09/18/19 | For Sale | $54,900 | -- | $50 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $126,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $44,000 | Conestoga Title Company | |
| Deed | -- | Conestoga Title Company | |
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $13,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $34,534 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Deed | $25,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $119,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $77,600 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $25,505 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2059232
APN: 11-5317-62-13-9393
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