Great little row home in Northeast Reading with rear yard and detached garage. This would be great for the beginning investor. Property is in wonderful condition and located close to Reading High School. The smaller 2nd bedroom could be used as an office. .. immediate occupancy available.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
1,307 sq ftLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Don Wenner• DLP Realty
•610-421-4610 (broker)
•leads@dlprealty.com (broker)
Bought with Damaso Lamos• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Great little row home in Northeast Reading with rear yard and detached garage. This would be great for the beginning investor. Property is in wonderful condition and located close to Reading High School. The smaller 2nd bedroom could be used as an office. .. immediate occupancy available.
TREND #6855219
Aug 23, 2017
Sold
$19,000
$23/sq ft
Aug 8, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 25, 2017
Price Changed
$24,500
$30/sq ft
Dec 2, 2016
Relisted
—
Dec 2, 2016
Delisted
—
Nov 22, 2016
Price Changed
$25,000
$31/sq ft
Sep 8, 2016
Listed
$29,900
$37/sq ft
+1
BRIGHT MLS #1003331759
Aug 23, 2017
Sold
$19,000
$23/sq ft
Sep 6, 2016
Listed
$24,500
$30/sq ft
GLVRMLS #529652
Dec 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 22, 2016
Price Changed
*
Sep 12, 2016
Listed
*
BRIGHT MLS #PABK103536
May 6, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2007
Listed
$32,900
$40/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK194236
Jun 25, 2001
Sold
$13,250
$16/sq ft
Jun 8, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2001
Listed
$13,250
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,500 (+2.4%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2025
$1,465 (+1.5%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2024
$1,443 (+1.6%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2023
$1,421
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2022
$1,421
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2021
$1,421 (+1.0%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2020
$1,406
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2019
$1,406
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2018
$1,406 (+0.7%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2017
$1,397 (+6.2%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2015
$1,315 (+1.2%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2014
$1,299
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2013
$1,299 (+6.0%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2012
$1,226
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2011
$1,226 (+6.8%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2010
$1,149
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
Tax history for 1012 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,500 (+2.4%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2025
$1,465 (+1.5%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2024
$1,443 (+1.6%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2023
$1,421
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2022
$1,421
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2021
$1,421 (+1.0%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2020
$1,406
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2019
$1,406
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2018
$1,406 (+0.7%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2017
$1,397 (+6.2%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2015
$1,315 (+1.2%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2014
$1,299
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2013
$1,299 (+6.0%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2012
$1,226
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2011
$1,226 (+6.8%)
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
2010
$1,149
$15,000 + $17,500
$32,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
13531746153818
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Street
# of Open Parking Spaces: 1
On Street, Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $17,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: N/A
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $15,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 816
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $32,500
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $1,397
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: READING SENIOR
School District Name: READING
Location Information
Cross Street: SPRING ST
Directions: From Hampden Blvd take slight right onto Spring St, turn right onto Locust St, home is on the left
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 13531746153818
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
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Lifestyle
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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
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19604
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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
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Estimated sale price
$116,000 – $140,000
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