Welcome to 1401 Perry Street—a rare single-family home in a city where such properties are hard to come by. Set on a large corner lot, the home offers open grassy space surrounding the property, providing plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment, play, or relaxation. A quiet, tranquil rear deck adds a peaceful retreat right off the home. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, along with beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout and a freshly painted interior that makes the home truly move-in ready. The kitchen features gas cooking, and the home is efficiently heated by a high-end Bosch natural gas boiler, offering modern comfort and reliability. A well-updated, rare offering with space, character, and thoughtful improvements throughout. Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$214Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chad Schlanger• United Real Estate Strive 212
•610-372-0212 (broker)
•urestrive212@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Kimberly Delgado• Coldwell Banker Realty
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
On 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
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $30,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $20,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,146
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $967
County Tax: $453
School Tax: $902
Tax Assessed Value: $50,300
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,322
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: 1401 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19604
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,146
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531710277480
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 1, 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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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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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19604
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$212,000 – $257,000
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