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TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
1,306 sq ftLot Size
$135Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jose Manzueta• JM Diamond Realty
•610-750-6078 (broker)
•josemanzueta946@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with KEILA MUNIZ• Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Est. $1,226 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 243 Pear St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2065660
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$180,000
$135/sq ft
Mar 31, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 12, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2026
Price Changed
$185,000
$139/sq ft
Feb 11, 2026
Price Changed
$190,000
$143/sq ft
Dec 4, 2025
Listed
$200,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 2002
Sold
$27,200
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$859 (+2.4%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2025
$838 (+1.5%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2024
$826 (+1.6%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2023
$813
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2022
$813
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2021
$813 (+1.0%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2020
$805
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2019
$805
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2018
$805 (+0.7%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2017
$799 (+6.3%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2015
$752 (+1.1%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2014
$744
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2013
$744 (+6.0%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2012
$702
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2011
$702 (+6.8%)
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
2010
$657
$4,900 + $13,700
$18,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,332
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
06530773610619
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
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
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
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $13,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $4,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,332
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $337
County Tax: $168
School Tax: $333
Tax Assessed Value: $18,600
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $838
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
90% 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: Head west on Penn St toward N 5th St. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N 5th St. Turn left onto Washington St. Continue straight to stay on Washington St. Turn right onto N Front St. Turn right onto Elm St. Turn right onto Pear St.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,332
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 06530773610619
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 • 0.6mi
4/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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 101° 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
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19601
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Reading. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $223,000
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