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Listing description

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is officially available for sale at an incredible price of $140,000! Providing unparalleled value in today's market, this property features a cozy, functional floor plan that is ideal for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, or investors looking to add a high-potential asset to their portfolio.Outside, the property boasts a nice-sized yard that offers plenty of space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, pets, or play. Nestled in a welcoming community, the home is uniquely situated close to the local school, bringing everyday convenience right to your doorstep.

Rooms by level

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

  1. Main level1 full bath
  2. Upper level2 bedrooms
  3. Upper level 21 bedroom

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
836 sq ft
Heating
90% Forced Air
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1905

Financial

Price / sq ft
$167
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2078022
County
Berks County
School district
Reading
Days on NookLocal
10 days

Interior features

Basement
Partially Finished
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Brick
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Block

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
None
Cooling fuel
None
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
No Septic System

Parking

Parking
None
Total spaces
0

Community

Subdivision
SOUTHERN READING

Lot & zoning

Zoning
RESIDENTIAL
Cross street
Cotton

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Refrigerator and stove in as is condition. No monetary value.
Exclusions
Tenants personal belongings.
Possession
Other

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 11, 2026Listed for sale$140,000

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

$132,000

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 2022 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
November 2022 for $72,500
About $93,231 in today's market
Current list price
$140,000
County assessment implies
$100,935
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$873/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
539 STRONG AL, READING, PA 19602September 2026$110,0003/2815$108,408
1264 MUHLENBERG ST, READING, PA 19602March 2026$135,0003/1804$141,965
816 S 9TH ST, READING, PA 19602September 2025$140,0003/1840$142,242
1348 MUHLENBERG ST, READING, PA 19602July 2026$125,0003/1768$133,716
559 S 14TH ST, READING, PA 19602June 2026$135,0003/1768$144,413
1155 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19602February 2026$137,0003/1873$136,519

Sale history

DateEventPrice
November 2022Sold$72,500
November 2018Sold$33,000

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

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$873 / year

$73 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$1,496

-41.6% at current rates

School tax

READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)

$581

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$292

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $32,400, well below the ~$44,940 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 $338/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($32,400, 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

$28,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$816/mo

Principal & interest
$703
Property taxes (current rates)
$73
Home insurance (est.)
$41

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 8:07 PM EDT

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