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$160,000

1040 Birch St

Reading, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
750
Square Feet
0.09
Lot Size (acres)
1900
Year Built
75
Days On Market

Updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom semi-detached home offering an excellent investment opportunity! This property features new updates throughout while maintaining plenty of charm and character. The first floor offers a living room, dining area, updated kitchen and full bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms. The property also includes three off-street parking spaces and an outdoor area. Even better, two lots are included for the price of one providing additional land and possibilities for the new owner. Currently tenant occupied, the property generates $1,250 per month in rental income, with the tenant responsible for all utilities. This is a great opportunity for an investor looking for an income-producing property with additional land and off-street parking. Property Highlights: * 3 Bedrooms * 1 Full Bathroom * New updates throughout * 3 off-street parking spaces * Two lots included for the price of one * Currently tenant occupied * $1,250/month rental income * Tenant pays all utilities * Great investment opportunity Don’t miss your chance to add this income-producing property to your portfolio!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
08/13/2026
Listed By
Brianna Marie Kaufman, 4849261766 · Pana Realty LLC, 6103702226
MLS#
PABK2076812
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1040 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
City
Reading
County
Berks
Neighborhood
NONE AVAILABLE
Zip Code
19604

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Year Built
1900
Style
Traditional
Building Area
750 sq. ft.
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Off Street

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Electric Oven
Cooling
None
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.09 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
750 sq. ft.
Total
750 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$160,000
Annual Taxes
$1,773

Schools

94/100
Tenth & Green Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 0.7 mi
City
Reading
Students
747
Student body
89% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Black · 4% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5756
77/100
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 0.6 mi
City
Reading
Students
912
Student body
82% Hispanic / Latino · 9% White · 6% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5795
71/100
Lauers Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 1.3 mi
City
Reading
Students
566
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
88% Hispanic / Latino · 7% White · 4% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5960
60/100
I-Lead Charter School
Grades M–M · 1.4 mi
City
Reading
Students
408
Student–teacher
17.0
Student body
92% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Black · 3% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(855) 453-2327
56/100
Reading Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.3 mi
City
Reading
Students
3,352
Parent reviews
3.3★ avg · 8 reviews
Student body
83% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 5% White
Free/reduced lunch
78%
Phone
(610) 371-5705
55/100
Thirteenth & Green Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 0.5 mi
City
Reading
Students
532
Student body
88% Hispanic / Latino · 5% White · 4% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5766
55/100
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Reading
Students
2,360
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black · 5% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(484) 258-7365
55/100
Riverside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 1.2 mi
City
Reading
Students
711
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black · 6% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5896

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/13/2026Listed for sale$160,000

Listed by Brianna Marie Kaufman · Pana Realty LLC · 6103702226

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: August 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PABK2076812

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