Stone semi in Northwest Reading. Home includes hardwood flooring and relatively new kitchen and bathrooms. Laundry on the main floor, plus finished basement. Over the years some replacement windows. Off-street parking to the rear.
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$95Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Scott Witman• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
•610-372-3200 (broker)
•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Julio Rosario• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
Beautiful stone semi in Northwest Reading. You are going to love this house. New kitchen, new hardwood floor. First floor half bath. New full bathroom, 3 private bedrooms, all freshly painted. Finished basement. Laundry room on main floor. Some replacement windows on 1st and 2nd floor. Convenient location and easy access to major highways. 3 car parking. Ready to move in!
BRIGHT MLS #1008941876
Aug 3, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Nov 16, 2009
Listed
$94,900
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 2003
Sold
$54,900
$38/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK173880
Oct 10, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2003
Listed
$54,900
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 1996
Sold
$39,500
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,856 (+2.4%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2025
$1,812 (+1.5%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2024
$1,785 (+1.6%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2023
$1,757
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2022
$1,757
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2021
$1,757 (+1.0%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2020
$1,740
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2019
$1,740
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2018
$1,740 (+0.7%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2017
$1,728 (+6.3%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2015
$1,626 (+1.2%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2014
$1,607
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2013
$1,607 (+6.0%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2012
$1,517
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2011
$1,517 (+6.8%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2010
$1,421
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
Tax history for 1239 Butler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,856 (+2.4%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2025
$1,812 (+1.5%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2024
$1,785 (+1.6%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2023
$1,757
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2022
$1,757
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2021
$1,757 (+1.0%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2020
$1,740
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2019
$1,740
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2018
$1,740 (+0.7%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2017
$1,728 (+6.3%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2015
$1,626 (+1.2%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2014
$1,607
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2013
$1,607 (+6.0%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2012
$1,517
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2011
$1,517 (+6.8%)
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
2010
$1,421
$14,000 + $26,200
$40,200
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1900
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
19530738168753
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
Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas
Interior Features: Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $26,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Exterior Information
Sidewalks
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $14,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,456
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $711
County Tax: $308
School Tax: $721
Tax Assessed Value: $40,200
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $1,740
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Lehigh Street
Directions: From Schuylkill Ave/Rt 183, turn left on Columbia Ave, right on Butler Street to home on the right.
Location Type: Urban
Municipality: READING CITY
Road Responsibility: City/County
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 19530738168753
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Glenside El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Northwest Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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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 101° expected this year, 15 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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Estimated sale price
$132,000 – $160,000
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