Welcome to 619 Locust St! Your beautiful new home awaits you. This 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms house is completely move in ready. Walk in and you will love all the newly added modern touches that await you. From updated bathrooms, fresh paint, new modern lighting, and a fully updated kitchen with granite countertops you will see the love and care put into this home. With its 5 bedrooms and generous size living room you will find plenty of room for a growing family and for hosting friends and loved ones. Also, enjoy the ease of private parking with your very own detached private garage. Contact us to schedule your private showing today!
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
1,306 sq ftLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jose Manzueta• Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
•484-450-8771 (broker)
•admin@ironvalleyrealestateofberks.com (broker)
Bought with Mark Crystal• Sands & Company Real Estate
Opportunity Knocks at 619 Locust St. Bring this North East property back to life! Featuring 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Bring your ideas and designs to fix and flip, fix and rent or make this home your own. Spacious living room with an eat in kitchen! There is a mudroom with laundry hook ups in the back. Out back is a fenced in patio that leads to a detached garage! Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and the main bathroom. The 3rd floor has 2 additional bedrooms. Currently has electric heating and electric hot water heater. Gas line is available. Great location to schools, restaurants and public transportation. Set up a tour today to explore your next renovation project!
BRIGHT MLS #1008626058
Dec 4, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 13, 2008
Listed
$29,500
$25/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008591072
Oct 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2008
Listed
$39,900
$34/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK216126
Mar 3, 2000
Sold
$13,001
$11/sq ft
Mar 2, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Dec 16, 1999
Listed
$13,001
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,486 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2025
$1,451 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2024
$1,430 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2023
$1,408
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2022
$1,408
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2021
$1,408 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2020
$1,394
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2019
$1,394
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2018
$1,394 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2017
$1,384 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2015
$1,303 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2014
$1,287
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2013
$1,287 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2012
$1,215
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2011
$1,215 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2010
$1,138
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
Tax history for 619 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,486 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2025
$1,451 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2024
$1,430 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2023
$1,408
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2022
$1,408
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2021
$1,408 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2020
$1,394
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2019
$1,394
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2018
$1,394 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2017
$1,384 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2015
$1,303 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2014
$1,287
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2013
$1,287 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2012
$1,215
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2011
$1,215 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
2010
$1,138
$12,000 + $20,200
$32,200
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,160
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
12531762134752
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
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 (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $20,200
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.: 1,160
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $584
County Tax: $290
School Tax: $577
Tax Assessed Value: $32,200
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,451
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Penn St in Reading Head west on Penn St toward N 5th St. Turn right onto N 5th St. Turn right onto Walnut St. Turn left onto N 11th St. Turn right onto Greenwich St. Turn left onto Locust St.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 12531762134752
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 • 0.4mi
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
Reading, PA • 19604
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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76
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46
52
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25
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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.
9.1 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$198,000 – $239,000
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