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Listing description

Welcome to 420 S 12th Street, a beautifully renovated brick row home in Reading. The covered front porch leads into a bright, freshly finished main level featuring new luxury vinyl plank flooring, new lighting, and a neutral paint palette throughout. The brand-new kitchen offers white shaker cabinetry, a classic subway tile backsplash, a peninsula with additional prep and seating space, and matte black fixtures. A convenient main-level laundry area with washer/dryer hookups and an updated half bath complete the first floor. Upstairs, new carpeting runs throughout the bedrooms, including a sunny front room with a charming bay window. The full bathroom has been tastefully updated with a new vanity, tub/shower surround, and modern black hardware. The finished third floor offers flexible additional living space — ideal as a bedroom, home office, or hobby room. Out back, enjoy a long, fenced rear yard with plenty of room for gardening or outdoor entertaining. Schedule your showing today — this move-in-ready home is priced to sell.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
1,448 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Wall Unit

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1902

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.03 acres (1,307 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$142
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2072556
County
Berks County
School district
Reading
Days on market
31 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 3, 2026Listed for sale$204,900

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

$132,465

High confidence
$119,218$145,711

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, and this home's own April 2025 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
April 2025 for $88,400
About $91,622in today's market
Current list price
$204,900
County assessment implies
$91,068
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$843/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
122 MAPLE ST, READING, PA 19602March 2026$95,0004/11,418$96,968
508 S 11TH ST, READING, PA 19602April 2026$80,0004/11,500$80,611
814 MASTER ST, READING, PA 19602June 2026$143,5004/11,395$148,036
312 CARPENTER ST, READING, PA 19602March 2026$178,9004/11,378$187,922
559 S 15TH ST, READING, PA 19602April 2026$108,0004/11,536$104,208
321 S 17TH ST, READING, PA 19602October 2025$176,9004/11,406$190,034

Sale history

DateEventPrice
April 2025Sold$88,400

From closed MLS records since 2018. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$843 / year

$70 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$1,411

-40.2% at current rates

School tax

READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)

$561

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$282

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $31,300 — well below the ~$70,424 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 $1,054/year. Worth pricing in.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($31,300, 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

$40,980 (20%)
6.75%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,193/mo

Principal & interest
$1,063
Property taxes (current rates)
$70
Home insurance (est.)
$60

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 for 420 S 12TH ST, READING, PA 19602

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Data last updated: July 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT

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