1040 Perry St is a 1,669 square foot house on a 1,742 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 08, 2021 for $125,000. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $203,688.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alex Betances• Berks Realty Group
Bought with Ana Menendez• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Wyomissing
Need a large, yet affordable, home in the city? Your search ends here with this spacious row featuring 5 private BRs and 2 full baths. You feel right at home as soon as you step through the foyer into your large living room highlighted by a decorative fireplace and exposed beam ceiling. Walk through the nice sized dining room to the kitchen that has been recently upgraded with new countertops and cabinets. Your first floor continues on to the full bathroom off the kitchen. Step outside to a nice fenced-in yard for picnics & summer gatherings. Upstairs you will find 3BRs on the 2nd floor (one with a balcony), and 2 more additional BRs on the third floor. Storage won't be an issue with closets in every bedroom & full basement w/ plenty of space. Recent updating includes fresh paint and completed new flooring thruout. This is a must see home for even the most discriminating buyer.
BRIGHT MLS #1009221734
Nov 5, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 5, 2011
Listed
$59,900
$36/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009120708
Mar 5, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2010
Listed
$62,999
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 2003
Sold
$49,900
$30/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK168054
Mar 20, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jan 30, 2003
Listed
$49,900
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,363 (+2.4%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2025
$2,308 (+1.5%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2024
$2,273 (+1.6%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2023
$2,238
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2022
$2,238
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2021
$2,238 (+1.0%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2020
$2,216
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2019
$2,216
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2018
$2,216 (+0.7%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2017
$2,201 (+6.2%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2015
$2,072 (+1.2%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2014
$2,047
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2013
$2,047 (+6.0%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2012
$1,932
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2011
$1,932 (+6.8%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2010
$1,809
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
Tax history for 1040 Perry St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,363 (+2.4%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2025
$2,308 (+1.5%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2024
$2,273 (+1.6%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2023
$2,238
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2022
$2,238
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2021
$2,238 (+1.0%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2020
$2,216
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2019
$2,216
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2018
$2,216 (+0.7%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2017
$2,201 (+6.2%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2015
$2,072 (+1.2%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2014
$2,047
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2013
$2,047 (+6.0%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2012
$1,932
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2011
$1,932 (+6.8%)
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
2010
$1,809
$16,300 + $34,900
$51,200
*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: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MULBERRY & ELEVENTH STREETS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,669
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3
Stories Type: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,742
Legal Block Number: 7
School Tax District: READING SCH DIST
Acres: 0.04
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 3 ST BRICK ROW H
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: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,669
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531737079225
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Twelfth & Marion El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Northeast Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
8 days above 100° expected this year, 17 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$194,000 – $235,000
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