Quaint townhouse with modern amenities! This property has a concrete parking driveway for 1 car off street parking! Recently remodeled and updated including a modern kitchen layout with open concept sink and overhang, granite countertops, and microwave over range that exhausts to exterior! No carpet at all, all bedrooms have luxury vinyl plank flooring to bring this property into the future. Bathroom is newer as well and has marble tile floors! Utilities are updated and features natural gas heat for high efficiency heating in the winter months. Sure to go fast!
TownhomeProperty Type
1895Year Built
1,307 sq ftLot Size
$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Jaime Perez• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
•610-898-1441 (broker)
•frontdesk1110@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Mercedes Davis• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
Off street parking, convenient location with walking to playground and stores in general. New gas heater in 2016 and owner working on small repairs as well. Spacious rooms with plenty of storage throughout. Formal dining room with a very spacious living room. Current owner never lived here but it was uses as a rental. And what a great rental this is! Tenants paid all bills with 800 a month. Live here or use as an investment. Seller willing to help with closing cost!
BRIGHT MLS #1008081460
May 31, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2016
Listed
$39,900
$31/sq ft
TREND #6032895
May 29, 2012
Sold
$24,100
$19/sq ft
May 22, 2012
Pending
—
May 17, 2012
Delisted
—
May 4, 2012
Price Changed
$24,900
$20/sq ft
Apr 2, 2012
Listed
$29,900
$23/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003908798
May 29, 2012
Sold
$24,100
$19/sq ft
May 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2012
Listed
$24,900
$20/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006790236
Apr 20, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2010
Listed
$34,900
$27/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006633224
Apr 19, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 24, 2009
Listed
$34,900
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1997
Sold
$35,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,985 (+2.4%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2025
$1,938 (+1.5%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2024
$1,909 (+1.6%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2023
$1,880
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2022
$1,880
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2021
$1,880 (+1.0%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2020
$1,861
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2019
$1,861
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2018
$1,861 (+0.7%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2017
$1,848 (+6.2%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2015
$1,740 (+1.2%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2014
$1,719
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2013
$1,719 (+6.0%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2012
$1,622
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2011
$1,622 (+6.8%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2010
$1,520
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
Tax history for 1353 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,985 (+2.4%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2025
$1,938 (+1.5%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2024
$1,909 (+1.6%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2023
$1,880
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2022
$1,880
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2021
$1,880 (+1.0%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2020
$1,861
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2019
$1,861
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2018
$1,861 (+0.7%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2017
$1,848 (+6.2%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2015
$1,740 (+1.2%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2014
$1,719
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2013
$1,719 (+6.0%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2012
$1,622
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2011
$1,622 (+6.8%)
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
2010
$1,520
$15,000 + $28,000
$43,000
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,274
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
17531730174753
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
Concrete Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 1
Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $28,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2019
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $15,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,274
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $761
County Tax: $329
School Tax: $771
Tax Assessed Value: $43,000
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,861
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: PIKE STREET
Directions: SOUTH ON 13TH STREET TO RIGHT ON MARION RIGHT ONTO LOCUST. HOUSE AT END OF BLOCK NEAR PIKE STREET
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,274
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531730174753
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northeast Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
1/10
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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
16% 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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Reading, PA • 19604
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$175,000 – $212,000
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