$225,000
5 bd|1 ba|1,547 sqft
1042 Church St, Reading, PA 19601
Listed by Realty One Group Alliance
Pending1 of 30
Listing description
It's time for you to enjoy a home without projects! This one has new flooring & paint throughout. Also a new bathroom & kitchen. All windows are double pane. The grass is green and you have a garage with a new electric opener. There are 5 bedrooms if needed. Or, the 3rd floor could be a bedroom and game room with a nice view! Live the way you want in this beautiful N.E. home. Walk to restaurants, for groceries, adult drinks, the playground and so much more.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,325 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Straight Thru
- Year built
- 1900
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,306 sq ft)
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $174
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2072266
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Reading
- Days on market
- 47 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900 |
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
$206,932
$196,586$217,279
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
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 $146,000
- About $153,418in today's market
- Current list price
- $229,900
- County assessment implies
- $126,564
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $1,172/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 767 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19604 | May 2026 | $179,901 | 5/1 | 1,366 | $176,353 |
| 1342 N 11TH ST, READING, PA 19604 | November 2025 | $152,500 | 5/1 | 1,300 | $147,101 |
| 842 LOCUST ST, READING, PA 19604 | April 2026 | $159,900 | 4/1 | 1,324 | $161,906 |
| 1540 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19604 | April 2026 | $174,000 | 4/1 | 1,312 | $172,706 |
| 1043 MULBERRY ST, READING, PA 19604 | June 2026 | $197,000 | 4/1 | 1,339 | $193,328 |
| 361 LINDEN ST, READING, PA 19604 | March 2026 | $165,000 | 5/1 | 1,356 | $153,404 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Sold | $146,000 |
From closed MLS records since 2018. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$2,008 / year
≈ $167 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$2,008
School tax
READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)
$780
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$392
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality
$836
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $43,500 — well below the ~$79,017 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (34.4%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $957/year. Worth pricing in.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($43,500, 1994 base year) × current millage — 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
$45,980 (20%)
6.75%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,427/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,193
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $167
- Home insurance (est.)
- $67
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. 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%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks Countycrime & safety numbers →
FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.
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: July 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
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