Attention Investors, your next project awaits! Bring your vision, this property is in need of a full renovation and is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to buy, renovate, have investment income, or perhaps sell and repeat. A little bit of sweat equity can provide great value in this property! This home offers living room, dining room, kitchen, mudroom, five bedrooms, and two bathroom. There is a garage in the rear of the yard, needs new roof. Buyer to order and pay for U & O/City inspections and assumes responsibility for all required repairs, if applicable, and will be responsible for both sides of transfer tax and closing costs. This property is being sold in its current condition, "as-is, " without any warranties or representations as to its condition or fitness for any particular purpose. The seller makes no guarantees or promises as to the condition of the property, and the buyer accepts the property as-is, where-is. Home will not qualify for FHA, VA, Conventional, or USDA loans due to the projects that needs to be completed. Seller is entertaining Cash or hard money.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,043 (+2.4%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2025
$1,019 (+1.5%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2024
$1,004 (+1.6%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2023
$988
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2022
$988
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2021
$988 (+1.0%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2020
$978
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2019
$978
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2018
$978 (+0.7%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2017
$971 (+6.2%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2015
$914 (+1.2%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2014
$904
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2013
$904 (+6.0%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2012
$853
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2011
$853 (+6.8%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2010
$799
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
Tax history for 227 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,043 (+2.4%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2025
$1,019 (+1.5%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2024
$1,004 (+1.6%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2023
$988
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2022
$988
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2021
$988 (+1.0%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2020
$978
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2019
$978
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2018
$978 (+0.7%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2017
$971 (+6.2%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2015
$914 (+1.2%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2014
$904
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2013
$904 (+6.0%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2012
$853
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2011
$853 (+6.8%)
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
2010
$799
$7,900 + $14,700
$22,600
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,970
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
06530774614423
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
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
On Street, Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Full Bath
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $14,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $7,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,970
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $410
County Tax: $173
School Tax: $405
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $22,600
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $988
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Right on 2nd street.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,970
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 06530774614423
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lauers Park El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Southwest Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
1/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19601
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35
21
40
26
59
37
67
46
73
55
84
64
88
70
81
62
79
60
68
47
55
39
40
27
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $257,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Reading. 3 minutes to get started.