434 Birch St

Reading, PA 19604

$154,900
Price
4
Beds
1,082 Sq. Ft.
$143 / Sq. Ft.
1,082
Sq. Ft.
$143
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with stairs
a front view of a house with windows
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a view of an empty room with a window
wooden floor in an empty room with a window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator and a stove
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a sink and cabinets
a view of a refrigerator in kitchen and an empty room
a view of balcony with wooden floor
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
an empty room with wooden floor and closet
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a view of entryway and kitchen
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a bathroom with a sink a mirror and vanity
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and tub
a bathroom with a sink a mirror a toilet and a glass door shower
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Description

Welcome to this charming end-unit townhouse conveniently located on the north side of Reading. This home features freshly painted interiors and efficient gas heating for year-round comfort. Enjoy a spacious kitchen perfect for cooking and entertaining, and a large rear deck ideal for gatherings with friends and family. With its prime location and inviting layout, this property is move-in ready and full of potential!Welcome to this charming end-unit townhouse conveniently located on the north side of Reading. This home features freshly painted interiors and efficient gas heating for year-round comfort. Enjoy a spacious kitchen perfect for cooking and entertaining, and a large rear deck ideal for gatherings with friends and family. With its prime location and inviting layout, this property is move-in ready and full of potential!
  1. Listed by Mini J Castaneda • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (610)-373-9900 mjcastanedarealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 434 Birch Street

Tax ID Number
11-5317-62-12-8652
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/19/2025 09:05 PM

Property Details for 434 Birch Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2064408
Days on Market69
Taxes$1,325 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 434 Birch Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1930Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF

Payment Calculator

$876 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$765

Property Taxes

$110

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 434 Birch Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $29,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $17,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 8652
  • School Tax: $527
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,082.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1449386
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.mjcastanedafindyourhome.com

Property History for 434 Birch Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2064408

$154,900—
Nov 13, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #684082901

$58,800

+30.9% / yr

Nov 13, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK365688

$58,800—
Oct 21, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK365688

—
Oct 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK365688

$60,000—
Jun 30, 2018

Expired

BRIGHT #1000253637

$35,000—
Jun 29, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000253637

$36,500—
Jul 17, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #554121327

$14,000

+29.8% / yr

Jul 17, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002592702

$14,000—
Jun 25, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002592702

—
May 4, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002592702

$22,000—
Apr 4, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003587504

$10,000—
Apr 2, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #415495252

$10,000

-78.7% / yr

Mar 10, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003587504

—
Sep 14, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003587504

$17,600—
Aug 20, 2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009660602

$29,000—
Jul 30, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #367488754

$28,318

-3.1% / yr

Jan 28, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009660602

$34,000—
May 27, 2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PABK288732

$35,900—
Dec 7, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK288732

$39,900—
Oct 31, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244154972

$35,000

+43.9% / yr

Oct 31, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #1002639437

$35,000—
Oct 6, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #1002639437

—
Aug 9, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002639437

$44,900—
Feb 7, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK157388

$9,000—
Feb 6, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576127268

$9,000

-46.9% / yr

Jan 13, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK157388

—
Aug 7, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK157388

$24,900—
Dec 12, 2000

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK266128

$43,900—
Aug 31, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576040071

$42,000—
Jul 12, 2000

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK266128

$43,900—
Jul 28, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK207570

$14,500—
Jul 7, 1999

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK207570

—
Apr 15, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK207570

$25,300—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2064408

$154,900
11/13/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #684082901

$58,800

+30.9% / yr

11/13/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK365688

$58,800
10/21/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK365688

—
10/15/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK365688

$60,000
06/30/2018

Expired

BRIGHT #1000253637

$35,000
06/29/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000253637

$36,500
07/17/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #554121327

$14,000

+29.8% / yr

07/17/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002592702

$14,000
06/25/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002592702

—
05/04/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002592702

$22,000
04/04/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003587504

$10,000
04/02/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #415495252

$10,000

-78.7% / yr

03/10/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003587504

—
09/14/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003587504

$17,600
08/20/2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009660602

$29,000
07/30/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #367488754

$28,318

-3.1% / yr

01/28/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009660602

$34,000
05/27/2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PABK288732

$35,900
12/07/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK288732

$39,900
10/31/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244154972

$35,000

+43.9% / yr

10/31/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #1002639437

$35,000
10/06/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #1002639437

—
08/09/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002639437

$44,900
02/07/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK157388

$9,000
02/06/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576127268

$9,000

-46.9% / yr

01/13/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK157388

—
08/07/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK157388

$24,900
12/12/2000

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK266128

$43,900
08/31/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576040071

$42,000
07/12/2000

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK266128

$43,900
07/28/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK207570

$14,500
07/07/1999

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK207570

—
04/15/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK207570

$25,300

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 434 Birch Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,000Additions$17,400Total$29,400
Tax Record2025$798 ($66 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,082 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,082 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyBERKSAPN11531762128652

Schools near 434 Birch Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Thirteenth & Green El School
Public - PK to 4
Central Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Southwest Middle School
Public - 6 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Thirteenth & Green El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Southwest Middle School
Public6 to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 434 Birch Street, Reading, PA 19604

434 Birch Street is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19604. This property was listed for sale on October 19, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $154,900. It has been on the market for a total of 69 days and was last sold on November 13, 2020. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Thirteenth & Green El School, Central Middle School and Reading Senior High School. 434 Birch Street is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,082 sqft townhouse built in 1930.

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