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Off market may 2019 for $90K

$211,095

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $723/mo

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1 ba

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1,064

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1539 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604

About this home

TownhomeProperty Type

1929Year Built

1,742 sq ftLot Size

$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Eric B Musser • La Maison Real Estate Inc

•610-371-9207 (broker)

•office@lamaisonrealestate.com (broker)

Bought with Francis Acosta • Berks Realty Group

•610-926-8610 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK336428

Redfin Estimate

$211,095

$121K since sold in May 2019$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($204K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$200,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,170 sq ft
1426 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$222,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
1209 Linden St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$200,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,170 sq ft
1436 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$164,900
D
3 beds1 bath1,061 sq ft
1427 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD NOV 28, 2025
$195,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,064 sq ft
1531 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$240,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
1228 Linden St, Reading, PA 19604

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Market trends in 19604, PA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.5%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$180K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 1539 Locust St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 20, 2019

Sold

$90,000

$85/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK336428

May 14, 2019

Listing Removed

—

May 14, 2019

Sold

$90,000

$85/sq ft

Mar 25, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 24, 2019

Listed

$89,900

$84/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007783984

Oct 10, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Mar 12, 2015

Listed

$79,000

$74/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007363396

Dec 20, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jun 20, 2014

Listed

$93,000

$87/sq ft

TREND #5782380

Sep 23, 2011

Sold

$74,900

$70/sq ft

Oct 1, 2010

Listed

$74,900

$70/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004973332

Sep 23, 2011

Sold

$74,900

$70/sq ft

Aug 17, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 2010

Listed

$74,900

$70/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009085204

Sep 15, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jun 12, 2010

Listed

$94,900

$89/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 14, 2004

Sold

$64,900

$61/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK170812

Aug 5, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jun 18, 2003

Listed

$64,900

$61/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,820 (+2.4%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2025

$2,754 (+1.5%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2024

$2,713 (+1.6%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2023

$2,671

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2022

$2,671

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2021

$2,671 (+1.0%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2020

$2,644

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2019

$2,644

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2018

$2,644 (+0.7%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2017

$2,626 (+6.2%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2015

$2,472 (+1.2%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2014

$2,443

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2013

$2,443 (+6.0%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2012

$2,305

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2011

$2,305 (+6.8%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2010

$2,159

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

Tax history for 1539 Locust St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,820 (+2.4%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2025

$2,754 (+1.5%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2024

$2,713 (+1.6%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2023

$2,671

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2022

$2,671

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2021

$2,671 (+1.0%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2020

$2,644

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2019

$2,644

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2018

$2,644 (+0.7%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2017

$2,626 (+6.2%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2015

$2,472 (+1.2%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2014

$2,443

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2013

$2,443 (+6.0%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2012

$2,305

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2011

$2,305 (+6.8%)

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

2010

$2,159

$16,500 + $44,600

$61,100

*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.

1,064

Year built

1929

Style

Other

County

Berks County

APN

17531722184759

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
On Street, Off Street, Detached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

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

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bathroom 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $44,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Rubber, Asphalt
Structure Type: Semi-Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $16,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,064
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,081
County Tax: $468
School Tax: $1,096
Tax Assessed Value: $61,100
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,644

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: THIRTEENTH AND UNION
Middle Or Junior School: NORTHEAST
High School: READING SENIOR
School District Name: READING
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Cross Street: Amity
Directions: From RT 12 take the 11th St exit South. Lt onto Exeter, Rt onto 13th, Rt onto Amity, Rt onto Locust St, home will be on the Rt about 3/4 of the way down Locust.
Municipality: READING CITY

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531722184759

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Thirteenth & Union El School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi

2/10

Northeast Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Reading Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

13% 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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84°

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Estimated sale price

$201,000 – $243,000

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Home values near 1539 Locust St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1535 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$208,756
1536 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$214,655
1537 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$183,322
1523 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$215,276
1529 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$224,896
1118 Union Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$238,860
1526 N 12th Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$263,730

Address	Redfin Estimate
1540 Locust Street, Reading, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$196,643
1534 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$215,122
1532 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$232,539
1533 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$201,752
1531 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$193,265
1530 N 12th Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$127,432
1528 N 12th Street, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$257,796

Address	Redfin Estimate
1538 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$199,358
1541 Locust Street, Reading, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$188,892
1530 Locust Street, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$226,757
1525 Locust Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$214,978
1120 Union Street, Reading, PA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1891 Sq. Ft.	$174,106
1524 N 12th Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$192,703
1128 Union Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$236,445

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