617 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
District 6 NeighborhoodEstimated payment $824/month
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- No HOA
About This Home
Wonderful 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home in Hampden Heights. New painting and flooring throughout. Very economical home for a first time buyer or seasoned investor, Gas heat and hot water. Property is being sold "AS IS".
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,573
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1,306 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 965 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2.5 Levels
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Hampden Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9797
- Assessor Parcel Number 12-5317-54-13-9797
Map
Home Values in the Area
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 | $947 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2024 | $1,550 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2023 | $1,526 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2022 | $1,526 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2021 | $1,526 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2020 | $1,510 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2019 | $1,510 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2018 | $1,510 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2017 | $1,500 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2016 | $857 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2015 | $857 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
| 2014 | $789 | $34,900 | $12,000 | $22,900 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2025 09/05/25 | Price Changed | $130,000 | -18.8% | $135 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Price Changed | $160,000 | -5.9% | $166 / Sq Ft |
| 08/12/2025 08/12/25 | For Sale | $170,000 | 0.0% | $176 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Price Changed | $170,000 | +300.0% | $176 / Sq Ft |
| 03/06/2020 03/06/20 | Sold | $42,500 | -5.3% | $44 / Sq Ft |
| 02/11/2020 02/11/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2020 02/04/20 | For Sale | $44,900 | -- | $47 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $42,500 | Conestoga Title Company | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $23,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $32,000 | Old Republic National Title | |
| Deed | $24,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $21,420 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $28,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $21,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2060220
APN: 12-5317-54-13-9797
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