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$160,000

617 Birch St Reading, PA 19604

3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
965 sqft
0.03 acres
$166 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 617 Birch St

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. Professional photos coming soon!

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingBaseboard
StatusComing Soon
(COMING SOON)
Size965 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PABK2060220
Active DateAugust 25, 2025

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: On Street
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $160,000
  • Price/SqFt: $165
  • Annual Tax Amount: $923
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Buttonwood St to Oley to Birch St
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 965 SqFt
  • Municipality: Reading City
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
  • MLS Number: PABK2060220
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Century 21 Gold
  • Office Phone: (610) 779-2500
  • Office Email: office@c21gold.com
  • Listing Agent: William Roman
  • Agent Phone: (610) 779-2500
  • Agent Email: wroman@c21gold.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 09, 2020
Home Sold
$42,500
Apr 20, 2007
Home Sold
$32,000
Apr 19, 2007
Home Sold
$32,000
Mar 29, 2004
Home Sold
$24,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$34,900$923
2023$34,900$1,525
2022$34,900$1,525
2021$34,900$1,525
2020$34,900$1,510
2019$34,900$1,510
2018$34,900$1,510
2017$34,900$1,500

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

13th and Green Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.1 mi

501 N 13th St

4

10th and Green Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.3 mi

400 N 10th St

5

12th and Marion Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.6 mi

1200 N 12th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,919. The most common annual income of people living in Reading, PA is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, with kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

51%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

31%
Single, No Kids
37%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

27%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • DodgeDodge
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 617 Birch St

The listing price of 617 Birch St property is $160,000.

The property 617 Birch St is a townhouse located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19604.

Coming Soon: 617 Birch St is Coming Soon. This listing has not previously been on the market, but will be on the market soon (no showings are allowed yet). A listing contract has been executed.

The nearby schools for 617 Birch St are: 13th and Green Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), 10th and Green Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 12th and Marion Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Northwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Antietam Middle Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Exeter Township Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $923 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 9, 2020 for $42,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 617 Birch St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 617 Birch St is 965 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 617 Birch St is 1900.

This home is located at 617 Birch St in Reading, PA and zip code 19604 in the Outlet District neighborhood. This 965 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $160,000.

The inventory of homes for sale in Reading, PA between May and June 2025 increased by 92.2%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 40 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $279,900.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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