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Listing description

Rare opportunity! Welcome to 1235–1237 Carbon Street—situated in a established neighborhood, this unique property offers great upside potential. The main house is a 3Br/1.5Ba (one bedroom is a small walkthrough better suited for an office) 2 story home with good bones. For the right buyer, a few cosmetic updates will create instant equity. The 2Br/1Ba 800sqft apartment over the 2 car detached garage is perfect for a multi-generational family to occupy both units, a house-hacker looking to live in the front unit while letting the back unit offset the mortgage, or a savvy investor looking for immediate turn-key gross revenue potential ($2,700–$2,800/month). The apartment was completely remodeled in 2021/2022. A prime location for outdoor enthusiasts with access to the neighborhood trail connecting Glenside Park to Blue Marsh Lake, or take a quick 3-mile ride to Gring's Mill, or hop on the Thun Trail! This location is also great for those who commute with quick access to major routes such as Rt 12, Rt 222/422, and Rt 183. Schedule your showing today!

Rooms by level

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

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level5 bedrooms · 2 full baths

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
2,060 sq ft
Heating
Baseboard - Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1950

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft)
Garage
2 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$153
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2075764
County
Berks County
School district
Reading
Days on NookLocal
3 days

Interior features

Basement
Full
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Block
Roof
Architectural Shingle, Pitched
Foundation
Block

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Garage type
Garage - Front Entry
Total spaces
6
Driveway spaces
4

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Zoning
R-2
Cross street
Lehigh St

Included in the sale

Exclusions
All tenant personal property in apartment
Possession
Immediate

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 24, 2026Listed for sale$314,900

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

$314,000

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

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$314,900
County assessment implies
$239,564
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$2,058/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
730 N 2ND ST, READING, PA 19601August 2025$250,0005/21,940$306,399
1200 CARBON ST, READING, PA 19601May 2026$294,9004/11,900$339,165
842 LEHIGH ST, READING, PA 19601February 2026$305,0003/12,006$313,902
1441 LIGGETT AVE, READING, PA 19607June 2026$334,9005/21,900$328,959
1508 ALSACE RD, READING, PA 19604August 2025$330,0005/12,062$368,648
1403 COLLEGE AVE, READING, PA 19604September 2025$327,0004/22,004$331,983

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$3,550 / year

$296 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$3,550

School tax

READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)

$1,379

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$693

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$1,478

Recomputed from the county assessment ($76,900, 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

$62,980 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,968/mo

Principal & interest
$1,581
Property taxes (current rates)
$296
Home insurance (est.)
$92

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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The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which United Real Estate Strive 212 participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

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: July 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM EDT

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