Affordable City of Reading townhome sold AS-IS. The roof, furnace, and water heater have all been replaced three years ago. All the mechanicals and structurals are solid and waiting for you to make it your own. Live in it or invest in it. Masks must be worn for showings. No more than two people plus the agent.
TREND #6456320
Feb 6, 2015
Sold
$7,000
$7/sq ft
Feb 5, 2015
Pending
—
Dec 9, 2014
Price Changed
$9,000
$10/sq ft
Dec 9, 2014
Price Changed
$7,000
$7/sq ft
Oct 22, 2014
Price Changed
$11,000
$12/sq ft
Sep 30, 2014
Price Changed
$15,000
$16/sq ft
Sep 13, 2014
Listed
$26,000
$28/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003081438
Feb 6, 2015
Sold
$7,000
$7/sq ft
Jan 15, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2014
Listed
$9,000
$10/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009805160
May 5, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2013
Listed
$12,000
$13/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009667290
Jul 20, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2013
Listed
$22,900
$25/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007129050
Aug 22, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 23, 2012
Listed
$25,000
$27/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009370570
Feb 4, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 23, 2011
Listed
$26,900
$29/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009336974
Dec 5, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2011
Listed
$30,000
$32/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006551554
Apr 13, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 2009
Listed
$34,000
$36/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006364908
Nov 28, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2008
Listed
$36,900
$40/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK287820
Apr 29, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2007
Listed
$41,999
$45/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK283256
Jul 11, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 11, 2006
Listed
$44,900
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 2005
Sold
$32,000
$34/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK136006
Jan 26, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2005
Listed
$32,000
$34/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK137876
Nov 12, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 9, 2004
Listed
$12,000
$13/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 2003
Sold
$9,500
$10/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK321064
Jul 18, 2003
Listed
$18,500
$20/sq ft
Jul 18, 2003
Listing Removed
—
BRIGHT MLS #PABK188078
Sep 18, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 27, 2000
Listed
$9,900
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,265 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2025
$1,235 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2024
$1,217 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2023
$1,198
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2022
$1,198
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2021
$1,198 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2020
$1,186
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2019
$1,186
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2018
$1,186 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2017
$1,177 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2015
$1,108 (+1.1%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2014
$1,095
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2013
$1,095 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2012
$1,034
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2011
$1,034 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2010
$968
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
Tax history for 429 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,265 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2025
$1,235 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2024
$1,217 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2023
$1,198
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2022
$1,198
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2021
$1,198 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2020
$1,186
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2019
$1,186
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2018
$1,186 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2017
$1,177 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2015
$1,108 (+1.1%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2014
$1,095
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2013
$1,095 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2012
$1,034
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2011
$1,034 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
2010
$968
$12,000 + $15,400
$27,400
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
934
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
11531762124747
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
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 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: $15,400
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: $12,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 934
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $497
County Tax: $210
School Tax: $491
Tax Assessed Value: $27,400
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $1,198
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
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: turn left on
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 934
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 11531762124747
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thirteenth & Green El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Central Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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 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
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Reading, PA • 19604
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$127,000 – $153,000
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