$170,000
4 bd|1.5 ba|1,269 sqft
1139 Muhlenberg St, Reading, PA 19602
Listed by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
For Sale
Listing description
Welcome to 1242 Muhlenberg Street, Reading, PA 19602! This affordably priced home is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers and investors alike. Offering 3 bedrooms, a finished attic for additional living space, a modern kitchen, extra space in the basement, and a nice backyard, this home provides the flexibility and features buyers are looking for. Whether you're searching for your first home or looking to add to your investment portfolio, this property offers excellent value in today's market. Home values in the Reading area have shown steady appreciation over the past year, making this a great opportunity to own in a growing market. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, parks, and major roadways, this home combines affordability, functionality, and long-term potential. Don't miss your chance to see everything 1242 Muhlenberg Street has to offer. Schedule your showing today!
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
- Upper level 21 bedroom
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,282 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- None
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
- $132
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2075246
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Reading
- Days on NookLocal
- 35 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Levels
- 2.5
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Foundation
- Permanent
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Electric
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- R-3
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
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
$156,000
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 March 2026 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- March 2026 for $119,900
- About $121,450 in today's market
- Current list price
- $169,000
- County assessment implies
- $59,190
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $512/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 620 MINOR ST, READING, PA 19602 | March 2026 | $170,000 | 4/1 | 1,287 | $171,760 |
| 1423 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19602 | July 2026 | $155,000 | 4/1 | 1,260 | $156,764 |
| 550 WUNDER ST, READING, PA 19602 | April 2026 | $115,000 | 4/1 | 1,306 | $113,614 |
| 1429 MUHLENBERG ST, READING, PA 19602 | July 2026 | $150,000 | 4/1 | 1,256 | $152,022 |
| 1431 MUHLENBERG ST, READING, PA 19602 | May 2026 | $145,000 | 4/1 | 1,256 | $146,955 |
| 1528 HAAK ST, READING, PA 19602 | April 2026 | $200,000 | 4/1 | 1,316 | $196,607 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Sold | $119,900 |
| December 2021 | Sold | $57,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$856 / year
≈ $71 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$856
School tax
READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)
$341
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$171
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality
$344
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $19,000, well below the ~$54,249 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 $950/year. Factor that into an offer.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($19,000, 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
$33,800 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$969/mo
- Principal & interest
- $848
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $71
- Home insurance (est.)
- $49
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.
Map location
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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:04 PM EDT
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