Welcome to 470 Spring Garden Street, an ideal home with the convenience of city living! The location offers close proximity to public transportation, major highways, shopping and many restaurants. The residence features hardwood floors on the first level, two or three bedrooms, a full bath and a fenced yard in the back.
Southside, located between Penn Street and the Schuylkill River, is a residential and industrial Reading neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and river-adjacent rail corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around South 5th Street near Franklin Street, where corner bodegas, barbershops, takeout counters, and auto-service bays set a steady street-level rhythm. Brick twins and tight porches define many blocks, with small storefronts folded into the housing fabric. The Schuylkill River Trail frames the edge with long, linear views and a commuter-bike feel. Nearby, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, the Santander Arena, and the Reading Public Museum anchor culture within a short drive.
Mostly New flooring through-out, walls freshly painted, still needs some fixtures in bathroom and kitchen. Oil hot water heat. Not a high volume street.
TREND #7046329
Nov 21, 2017
Sold
$15,000
$20/sq ft
Nov 14, 2017
Pending
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Nov 13, 2017
Sold
$15,000
$20/sq ft
Oct 22, 2017
Pending
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Oct 18, 2017
Price Changed
$15,500
$21/sq ft
Sep 1, 2017
Listed
$16,500
$22/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 3, 2006
Sold
$25,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$669 (+2.4%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2025
$654 (+1.5%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2024
$644 (+1.6%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2023
$634
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2022
$634
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2021
$634 (+1.0%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2020
$628
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2019
$628
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2018
$628 (+0.7%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2017
$623 (+6.3%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2015
$586 (+1.1%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2014
$580
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2013
$580 (+6.0%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2012
$547
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2011
$547 (+6.8%)
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
2010
$512
$4,400 + $10,100
$14,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
436 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
744
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
744
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
02530636978711
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
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
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19602
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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55
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Sun exposure
84/ 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.
11 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 470 Spring Garden St
$118,055
$5,445 under list price of $124K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $92K to $144K.