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Sold on 05/22/2025
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  • Kitchen
  • Bedroom
  • Bath

1142 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604

$149,600

Last sold 05/22/2025 for $164K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 924

    Sqft ($178/Sqft)

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About 1142 Birch St

Property type Townhouse
Neighborhood
Year built 1914
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,307 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
Back on the Market – Buyer’s Financing Fell Through! Now is your second chance to make this beautiful home yours! Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in the desirable Northeast section of Reading! Freshly back on the market and fully move-in ready, this home shines with brand-new windows that flood the space with natural light and enhance its modern appeal. The kitchen is a cook’s dream, featuring a gas stove and stainless steel appliances. Downstairs, the clean and spacious basement offers endless possibilities—perfect for extra storage, a home gym, or even a future entertainment area. Outside, the yard area includes the potential for off-street parking in the back—a rare find in the city! Don’t miss this opportunity to own a turnkey property in a convenient location. This home is active again and won’t last long—schedule your showing today!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Alexander E Jackson Sr.
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#PABK2053522 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None, None
Heating Oil
Levels/Style Traditional
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 924
Lot Size (SqFt) 1306
Lot Size (Acres) 0.03
County Tax 188, Annually
City/ Town Tax 408
School Tax 403
Tax: Assessed Value 22500
Annual Property Tax 999
Year Built 1914
Municipality READING CITY
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 1
# Full Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Basement Rear Entrance
Total # of Rooms 7
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Construction Brick
Foundation Other
Parking Desc None
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision READING
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School READING SENIOR
Elementary School THIRTEENTH AND UNION
School District READING
Middle School NORTHEAST
Directions See GPS
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
$149K
Range: $130K-$169K
Last 30 days 
  • May 2025
    mls logo MLS # PABK2053522
  • May 22, 2025 Sold
    $164,900
  • Apr 10, 2025 Pending
    —
  • Apr 9, 2025 Pending
    —
  • Apr 6, 2025 Listed
    —
  • Apr 4, 2025 Listed
    —
  • Apr 3, 2025 Active
    —
  • Feb 28, 2025 Pending
    —
  • Feb 27, 2025 Pending
    —
  • Feb 14, 2025 Listed
    $164,900
  • Feb 11, 2025 Listed
    $164,900 (+153.7%)
  • May 2025
    Public Records
  • May 21, 2025 Sold
    $164,900
  • Nov 2024
    Public Records
  • Nov 25, 2024 Sold
    $65,000 (+85.7%)
  • Aug 2019
    Public Records
  • Aug 19, 2019 Sold
    $35,000 (+1.7%)
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 6905695
  • Dec 30, 2017 Expired
    —
  • Dec 29, 2016 Listed
    $34,400
  • Feb 2016
    mls logo MLS # 6401940
  • Feb 28, 2016 Expired
    —
  • Feb 28, 2016 Listed
    —
  • Nov 30, 2015 Expired
    —
  • May 14, 2015 Listed
    —
  • Mar 1, 2015 Expired
    —
  • Jul 24, 2014 Price Change
    $34,400 (-1.4%)
  • Jun 1, 2014 Listed
    $34,900 (+125.2%)
  • Aug 2011
    Public Records
  • Aug 26, 2011 Sold
    $15,500
  • Aug 2011
    mls logo MLS # 1004766642
  • Aug 17, 2011 Sold
    $15,500 (-32.6%)
  • Mar 5, 2010 Listed
    $23,000 (+93.3%)
  • Dec 2002
    mls logo MLS # 4159780
  • Dec 19, 2002 Sold
    $11,900
  • Dec 12, 2002 Listed
    $11,900 (-53.7%)
  • Jan 2001
    Public Records
  • Jan 5, 2001 Sold
    $25,700
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2026
    $635 +4.0%
    $22,500
  • 2025
    $611 +2.5%
    $22,500
  • 2024
    $596
    $22,500
  • 1142 Birch St
    $164K
  • Reading
    —
  • 19604
    $189K +5% y/y
  • Reading
    $254K -1% y/y
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3/10
Thirteenth & Union El School
public Grades PK, K-4
Reading School District
5/10
Northeast Middle School
public Grades 5-8
Reading School District
2/10
Reading Senior High School
public Grades 9-12
Reading School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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