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Listing description

If you are looking for a big property of around 2000 sqft, with five (5) bedrooms (four are privates), high ceilings, back yard and parking lot, this is the one. Very low property taxes, a natural gas furnace with less than 5 years of installed, and more. Actually, tenants occupied. 24 hours are required for any showing.

Rooms by level

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

  1. Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
  2. Upper level 22 bedrooms

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
1,911 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

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

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$92
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2078282
County
Berks County
School district
Reading
Days on NookLocal
4 days

Interior features

Flooring
Laminate Plank
Basement
Partial, Unfinished
Levels
3
Accessibility
2+ Access Exits

Exterior & construction

Construction
Brick
Roof
Rubber
Foundation
Stone

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
60+ Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Parking Lot, Off Street
Total spaces
2

Community

Subdivision
SOUTHWEST READING

Lot & zoning

Zoning
RES

Included in the sale

Inclusions
REFRIGERATOR AND STOVE IN AS-IS CONDITION.
Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2026Listed for sale$174,900

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

$172,000

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 November 2024 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
November 2024 for $145,000
About $156,069 in today's market
Current list price
$174,900
County assessment implies
$80,374
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$695/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
127 S 12TH ST, READING, PA 19602May 2026$200,0005/11,887$206,942
1341 GOOD ST, READING, PA 19602June 2026$130,0005/11,939$127,240
348 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602May 2026$183,0005/12,018$176,945
1604 PERKIOMEN AVE, READING, PA 19602October 2025$194,0005/11,959$162,212
1716 HAAK ST, READING, PA 19602April 2026$185,0005/11,760$195,995
535 LAUREL ST, READING, PA 19602November 2025$180,0005/11,824$195,922

Sale history

DateEventPrice
November 2024Sold$145,000
July 2023Sold$132,000
September 2022Sold$50,000
August 2018Sold$28,000
July 2016Sold$9,500

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

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$1,191 / year

$99 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$1,191

School tax

READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)

$463

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$233

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$496

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $25,800, well below the ~$56,143 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 $818/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($25,800, 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 2026 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

$34,980 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,028/mo

Principal & interest
$878
Property taxes (current rates)
$99
Home insurance (est.)
$51

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: September 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM EDT

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