518 Birch St

1,670 Sq. Ft.
$107 / Sq. Ft.
1,670
Sq. Ft.
$107
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 518 Birch Street, an updated four-bedroom, two-full-bath home that perfectly blends modern comfort with urban convenience. This spacious residence is designed for functional family living and/or a high-yield investment. This home has four private bedrooms no walk-through rooms! This home also has two full bathrooms which is a rare find in the city! Worried about city parking? No need. This home has a two car garage which can be used for parking and/or storage! The extra large kitchen has...Welcome to 518 Birch Street, an updated four-bedroom, two-full-bath home that perfectly blends modern comfort with urban convenience. This spacious residence is designed for functional family living and/or a high-yield investment. This home has four private bedrooms no walk-through rooms! This home also has two full bathrooms which is a rare find in the city! Worried about city parking? No need. This home has a two car garage which can be used for parking and/or storage! The extra large kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space. The appliances (refrigerator and stove) are less than a year old. In addition to the eat-in area of the kitchen, you have a designated dining room; great for hosting.. Don't miss out! Schedule your private tour today!
  1. Listed by Charles R Logan • BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
    P: (610)-372-3200 clogan@homesale.com

Property Details for 518 Birch Street

Tax ID Number
11-5317-62-13-8250
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/01/2026 12:14 PM

Property Details for 518 Birch Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2071542
Days on Market6
Taxes$1,791 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 518 Birch Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1905Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

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Property Information for 518 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: $38,800
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $350
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $25,800
  • City Town Tax: $746
  • Land Assessed Value: $13,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 8250
  • School Tax: $696
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,670.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1449579
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 518 Birch Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2071542

$179,000
Mar 5, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #667202834

$68,000

+2.3% / yr

Mar 5, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK352190

$68,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2071542

$179,000
03/05/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #667202834

$68,000

+2.3% / yr

03/05/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK352190

$68,000

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Public Records for 518 Birch Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,000Additions$25,800Total$38,800
Tax Record2026$1,095 ($91 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,670 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,670 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905CountyBERKSAPN11531762138250

Schools near 518 Birch Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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518 Birch Street is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19604. This property was listed for sale on May 1, 2026 by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks, it's currently listed at $179,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on March 5, 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. 518 Birch Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,670 sqft townhouse built in 1905.

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