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Off Market Jan 2014 for $43K

$132,254

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $637/mo

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1,472

sq ft

1242 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604

About this home

TownhomeProperty Type

1929Year Built

1,742 sq ftLot Size

$90Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by David Yeager • RE/MAX Of Reading

•610-670-2770 (broker)

•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)

Bought with Matthew Stauffer • RE/MAX Of Reading

•610-670-2770 (broker)

•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003654776

Redfin Estimate

$132,254

$89K since sold in January 2014$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 35.1% lower than the average sale price ($204K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$222,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
1209 Linden St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$200,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,170 sq ft
1436 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$255,000
C
4 beds1 bath1,640 sq ft
1223 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$181,500
D
4 beds1 bath1,345 sq ft
1229 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD NOV 28, 2025
$195,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,064 sq ft
1531 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$170,000
F
4 beds1 bath1,549 sq ft
1217 Windsor St, Reading, PA 19604

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Market trends in 19604, PA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$190K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

0 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 1242 Alsace Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6309541

Jan 20, 2014

Sold

$43,500

$30/sq ft

Dec 2, 2013

Pending

—

Nov 22, 2013

Delisted

—

Nov 19, 2013

Listed

$35,000

$24/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003654776

Jan 20, 2014

Sold

$43,500

$30/sq ft

Nov 30, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Nov 19, 2013

Listed

$35,000

$24/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 29, 2004

Sold

$89,900

$61/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK134878

Oct 13, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2004

Listed

$89,900

$61/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK131574

May 18, 2004

Listing Removed

—

May 5, 2004

Listed

$55,000

$37/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK322522

Nov 25, 2002

Listed

$72,900

$50/sq ft

Nov 25, 2002

Listing Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #PABK320844

Aug 16, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Aug 16, 2002

Listed

$69,000

$47/sq ft

Public Records

May 31, 2001

Sold

$63,000

$43/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK192312

Mar 21, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2001

Listed

$63,000

$43/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,645 (+2.4%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2025

$2,583 (+1.5%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2024

$2,544 (+1.6%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2023

$2,505

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2022

$2,505

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2021

$2,505 (+1.0%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2020

$2,480

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2019

$2,480

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2018

$2,480 (+0.7%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2017

$2,463 (+6.3%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2015

$2,318 (+1.2%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2014

$2,291

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2013

$2,291 (+6.0%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2012

$2,162

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2011

$2,162 (+6.8%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2010

$2,025

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

Tax history for 1242 Alsace Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,645 (+2.4%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2025

$2,583 (+1.5%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2024

$2,544 (+1.6%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2023

$2,505

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2022

$2,505

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2021

$2,505 (+1.0%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2020

$2,480

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2019

$2,480

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2018

$2,480 (+0.7%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2017

$2,463 (+6.3%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2015

$2,318 (+1.2%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2014

$2,291

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2013

$2,291 (+6.0%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2012

$2,162

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2011

$2,162 (+6.8%)

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

2010

$2,025

$13,200 + $44,100

$57,300

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,742 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,472

Year built

1929

Style

Other

County

Berks County

APN

17531710372240

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.

R-1

HEIGHTS CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Residential District

The R-1 Districts preserve and enhance low-density areas composed of one-family detached dwellings on relatively large lots. The R-2 Medium Density District provides a variety of one-family detached, semidetached and attached dwellings. The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Attached Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $44,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,200

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,472
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $57,300
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: $2,291

Utilities

Utilities Information
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: READING

Location Information
Cross Street: PERRY ST
Directions: Northeast Reading, Hampden Heights
Municipality: READING CITY

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,472
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531710372240

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Northeast Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

3/10

Reading Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

15% 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

$126,000 – $153,000

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Home values near 1242 Alsace Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1240 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$167,750
1232 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$255,186

Address	Redfin Estimate
1228 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$267,047
1234 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$200,356

Address	Redfin Estimate
1230 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$173,479
1244 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$222,404

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