521 Locust St is a 1,586 square foot house on a 1,307 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 09, 2026 for $63,000. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $124,478.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1,307 sq ftLot Size
$78Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shawn Warman• Keller Williams Realty Group
INVESTOR ALERT! This home has plenty of space with a large living room and oversized eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen is a yard and patio and a nice wood porch in the front. Buy this home cheaper then other homes in the area and when your done updating and providing TLC your home can have instant equity and will be ready for renters providing immediate cash flow. Cost to purchase and repairs can value your home more than other move-in ready rentals, while having newer updates making it easier to rent. A great investment opportunity for someone looking to expand on their portfolio. This home may also be purchased with 635 Moss street as part of a package deal.
BRIGHT MLS #PABK118968
Aug 15, 2006
Sold
$41,000
$26/sq ft
Jul 12, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2006
Listed
$41,000
$26/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK283290
Aug 4, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 4, 2005
Listed
$45,000
$28/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK132916
Dec 29, 2004
Sold
$32,000
$20/sq ft
Dec 10, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2004
Listed
$32,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 2002
Sold
$80,000
$50/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK260700
Dec 1, 1999
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 1999
Listed
$24,900
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,569 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2025
$1,532 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2024
$1,510 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2023
$1,486
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2022
$1,486
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2021
$1,486 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2020
$1,471
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2019
$1,471
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2018
$1,471 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2017
$1,461 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2015
$1,376 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2014
$1,359
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2013
$1,359 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2012
$1,283
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2011
$1,283 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2010
$1,202
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
Tax history for 521 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,569 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2025
$1,532 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2024
$1,510 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2023
$1,486
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2022
$1,486
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2021
$1,486 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2020
$1,471
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2019
$1,471
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2018
$1,471 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2017
$1,461 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2015
$1,376 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2014
$1,359
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2013
$1,359 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2012
$1,283
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2011
$1,283 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
2010
$1,202
$12,000 + $22,000
$34,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,586
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3
Stories Type: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,307
Legal Block Number: 13
School Tax District: READING SCH DIST
Acres: 0.03
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 3 ST BRICK ROW H
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CITY OF READING
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,586
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 11531762134245
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 • 0.3mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$119,000 – $144,000
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