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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. 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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