Tremendous investment opportunity. This one would make a great first time home to fix up and occupy or a great addition to or start to a rental portfolio. Two bedroom end of row. Pretty decent sized bedrooms and large bright kitchen. Newer back door. Very cute rear yard area as well as an off-street parking spot. Appliances included.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
1,307 sq ftLot Size
$131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Dave Mattes• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Jimmy Thelusca• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
•610-985-7700 (broker)
•crstringer@msn.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2029550
Redfin Estimate
$104,370
$16K since sold in June 2024$0 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 34% lower than the average sale price ($158K) of 6 comparable homes.
Tremendous investment opportunity. This one would make a great first time home to fix up and occupy or a great addition to or start to a rental portfolio. Two bedroom end of row. Pretty decent sized bedrooms and large bright kitchen. Newer back door. Very cute rear yard area as well as an off-street parking spot. Appliances included.
Public Records
Oct 16, 1995
Sold
$26,900
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,283 (+2.4%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2025
$1,253 (+1.5%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2024
$1,234 (+1.6%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2023
$1,215
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2022
$1,215
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2021
$1,215 (+1.0%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2020
$1,203
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2019
$1,203
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2018
$1,203 (+0.7%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2017
$1,195 (+6.2%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2015
$1,125 (+1.2%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2014
$1,111
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2013
$1,111 (+6.0%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2012
$1,049
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2011
$1,049 (+6.8%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2010
$982
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
Tax history for 1008 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,283 (+2.4%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2025
$1,253 (+1.5%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2024
$1,234 (+1.6%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2023
$1,215
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2022
$1,215
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2021
$1,215 (+1.0%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2020
$1,203
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2019
$1,203
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2018
$1,203 (+0.7%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2017
$1,195 (+6.2%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2015
$1,125 (+1.2%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2014
$1,111
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2013
$1,111 (+6.0%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2012
$1,049
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2011
$1,049 (+6.8%)
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
2010
$982
$13,200 + $14,600
$27,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 798
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,307
Legal Block Number: 15
School Tax District: READING SCH DIST
Acres: 0.03
County Use Description: 2 ST BRICK ROW HSE
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CITY OF READING
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 798
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 13531746153816
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Twelfth & Marion El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Northeast Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19604
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
31
19
36
24
55
35
63
44
69
52
80
62
84
68
78
61
76
59
65
46
52
38
37
25
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$100,000 – $121,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Reading. 3 minutes to get started.