$169,000
4 bd|1 ba|1,225 sqft
1541 Moss St, Reading, PA 19604
Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
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Listing description
Classic Townhome located in the heart of the Centre Park Historic District, just waiting for you to make it shine. The solidly built stone front home has been mechanically maintained with a new boiler and roofing, but is ready for a decor upgrade. Step inside to a large and spacious living room featuring a picture window with a stained-glass transom. The adjoining dining room features an open floor plan into the kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms and a full bath on the 2nd floor, plus two additional bedrooms on the third floor. The property also features off street parking from the rear alley. So many great architectural details to work with. Set up a showing and bring your ideas to see for yourself how this can become your dream home.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 2,115 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional, Victorian
- Year built
- 1910
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $78
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2074416
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Reading
- Days on market
- 3 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
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
$173,887
$165,193$182,581
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $165,000
- County assessment implies
- $131,801
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $1,221/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 945 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601 | February 2026 | $245,000 | 5/2 | 2,132 | $242,460 |
| 355 W WINDSOR ST, READING, PA 19601 | March 2026 | $225,000 | 5/1 | 1,985 | $243,588 |
| 221 DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601 | March 2026 | $240,206 | 5/1 | 2,258 | $238,106 |
| 1032 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601 | July 2025 | $182,000 | 5/1 | 2,034 | $194,103 |
| 915 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601 | April 2026 | $141,000 | 5/1 | 1,953 | $148,958 |
| 409 SPRING ST, READING, PA 19601 | May 2026 | $145,000 | 5/1 | 1,950 | $152,906 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$2,092 / year
≈ $174 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$2,091
School tax
READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)
$812
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$408
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality
$871
Recomputed from the county assessment ($45,300, 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
$33,000 (20%)
6.75%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,079/mo
- Principal & interest
- $856
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $174
- Home insurance (est.)
- $48
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 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM EDT
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