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Listing description

Opportunity knocks at 639 Birch St.! Located in Northeast Reading, just steps from Reading High School, this property is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, investment property, or an affordable home to make your own, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. This home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The main level offers a spacious living room and dining area with original hardwood flooring, providing a solid foundation to restore and personalize. The living room, dining room, and bedrooms have already been freshly painted, giving you a head start on the renovation. Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms, while the unfinished attic can serves as the third bedroom, offering additional living space. Outside, enjoy a covered rear patio overlooking the fenced backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A new gas line is available at the curb, providing an added upgrade opportunity for future improvements. Whether you're planning a fix-and-flip, a buy-and-hold rental, or a home renovation project, this property's desirable location and strong rental potential make it an excellent investment. With a little vision and work, this home can be transformed into something special. Schedule your showing today and discover the possibilities at 639 Birch St.! Video tour available upon request.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 full bath
  2. Upper level2 bedrooms
  3. Upper level 21 bedroom

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
769 sq ft
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1900

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.03 acres (1,306 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$150
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2074868
County
Berks County
School district
Reading
Days on NookLocal
42 days

Interior features

Appliances
Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood
Interior features
Dining Area
Basement
Unfinished
Laundry
Basement
Levels
3
Accessibility
Other

Exterior & construction

Construction
Other
Roof
Rubber, Shingle
Foundation
Other
Patio & porch
Patio(s), Porch(es)
Windows
Replacement
Fencing
Chain Link
View
Street

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas Available, Oil
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Natural Gas Available

Parking

Parking
On Street
Parking features
Free, Public

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Lot features
Rear Yard
Zoning
RESIDENTIAL

Included in the sale

Inclusions
All Appliances - As Is ...
Possession
0-30 Days CD, Immediate

Price history

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2026Price reduced$115,000
Price reduced$119,900
Jul 10, 2026Listed for sale$123,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$111,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, and this home's own October 2025 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
October 2025 for $90,000
About $94,464 in today's market
Current list price
$115,000
County assessment implies
$82,243
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$711/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
431 CEDAR ST, READING, PA 19601July 2026$106,0003/1770$107,709
413-A CHURCH ST, READING, PA 19601March 2026$96,5003/1800$96,873
1348 MUHLENBERG ST, READING, PA 19602July 2026$125,0003/1768$142,031
559 S 14TH ST, READING, PA 19602June 2026$135,0003/1768$153,394
233 HUDSON ST, READING, PA 19601June 2026$80,0003/1774$80,856
1217 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19602May 2026$128,0003/1762$139,365

Sale history

DateEventPrice
October 2025Sold$90,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$1,218 / year

$102 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$1,219

School tax

READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)

$473

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$238

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$507

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $26,400, well below the ~$36,915 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (32.1%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $283/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($26,400, 1994 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Berks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$23,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$712/mo

Principal & interest
$577
Property taxes (current rates)
$102
Home insurance (est.)
$34

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Reading

Academic index
28.1/100
Graduation rate
77.5%
PSSA ELA proficient
17.4%
PSSA Math proficient
9.7%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Berks County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Berks County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: August 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM EDT

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