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1540 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
About this home
Elegance inside this historic home in the up and coming North Reading neighborhood near Hampden Park and Albright. The first floor stands out with refinished hardwoods, and an open flow layout between living room and dining room. Tile kitchen and bath, large master with vaulted ceilings, and off street parking! Additional finished space in the basement as well. All of this in a convenient location minutes from Reading’s best restaurants and live entertainment space, as well as easy access to RT. 12 and 222. Come see this property today!
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Sale history for 1540 Locust St
$122/sq ft
$117/sq ft
$116/sq ft
$47/sq ft
$54/sq ft
Tax history for 1540 Locust St
*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
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Multiple units
- Agriculture-Cropland
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
- Driveway, On Street
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- Interior Information
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Room Information
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Partially Finished
Exterior
- Property Information
- Not Federal Flood Zone
- Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $33,600
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Excellent
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Roof: Unknown
- Structure Type: Semi-Detached
- Other Structures: Shed
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $15,200
- 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: $885
- County Tax: $374
- School Tax: $875
- Tax Assessed Value: $48,800
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,133
- Assessments Information
- Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- 100 Amp Service
- Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air
- 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: Rt 12 to 11th street exit. Left on Exeter. Right on 12th. Right on amity right on locust home on left.
- Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,064
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
- Style: Other
- Year Built: 1927
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Berks County
- APN: 17531722183811
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Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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