For sale

$199,900

1426 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604

3beds

1,170sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1924

1,742 Square Feet Lot

$197,300 Zestimate^®

$171/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Stylish new backsplashVinyl sidingReplacement windowsStainless steel appliances

Welcome to 1426 Birch Street in Reading! Conveniently located just a few blocks from Albright College, this move-in ready home offers updates in all the right places. ----- Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a spacious layout with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen has been refreshed with brand new quartz countertops and a stylish new backsplash, giving the space a clean, updated feel. The rear bedroom also features brand new carpet. ----- Additional features include replacement windows, vinyl siding, stainless steel appliances, and a basement with tall ceilings that offers excellent storage and future possibilities. ----- Homes offering this combination of location, updates, and value do not come around often. Schedule your showing, MAKE AN OFFER, and make it yours!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 600

Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Basement: Concrete,Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,770
Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,170
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,742 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 17531730188157
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Brick, Vinyl Siding, Other
Foundation: Stone

Condition

Excellent,Very Good,Good
New construction: No
Year built: 1924

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading
Municipality: READING CITY

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $171/sqft
Tax assessed value: $61,600
Annual tax amount: $2,843
Date on market: 6/25/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$197,300

$187,000 - $207,000

$1,625/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/25/2026	Listed for sale	$199,900+198.4%$171/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2074150 Report a problem
3/10/2016	Sold	$67,000-1.3%$57/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/16/2015	Price change	$67,900-2.9%$58/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Park Road #6619698 Report a problem
10/31/2015	Price change	$69,900-3.5%$60/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Park Road #6619698 Report a problem
10/5/2015	Price change	$72,400-3.3%$62/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Park Road #6619698 Report a problem
9/11/2015	Price change	$74,900-3.2%$64/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Park Road #6619698 Report a problem
9/9/2015	Price change	$77,400-3.1%$66/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Park Road #6619698 Report a problem
7/31/2015	Listed for sale	$79,900+14.1%$68/sqft
Source: Century 21 Park Road Realtors #6619698 Report a problem
12/2/2009	Sold	$70,000-26.2%$60/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/2/2009	Listed for sale	$94,900$81/sqft
Source: Z57 #5518453 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,776 +1.5%	$61,600
2024	$2,735 +1.6%	$61,600
2023	$2,693	$61,600
2022	$2,693	$61,600
2021	$2,693 +1%	$61,600
2020	$2,666	$61,600
2019	$2,666	$61,600
2018	$2,666 +0.7%	$61,600
2017	$2,648 +75%	$61,600
2016	$1,513 +8.7%	$61,600
2015	$1,392	$61,600
2014	--	$61,600
2013	--	$61,600
2012	--	$61,600
2011	--	$61,600
2010	--	$61,600
2009	--	$61,600
2008	--	$61,600
2007	--	$61,600
2006	--	$61,600
2005	--	$61,600
2004	--	$61,600
2003	--	$61,600
2002	--	$61,600
2000	--	$61,600

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