This home will surprise you!!! Very, very nice and in excellent condition!! Freshly painted and brand new carpeting throughout the 1st and 2nd floors. Very large living room, dining room and modern oak kitchen on the first floor along with a 1/2 bath. 2nd floor has a very roomy master bedroom with a surprisingly large, deep closet for a city home. Spacious modern bath and additional bedroom make up the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor has heat and could be turned into an additional bedroom if you so desired. The basement is in nice, clean condition with good ceiling height and the walls have just been painted and are in great shape - no crumbling going on here! The private rear yard has more room than you would think! Put this one on your "to see" list, it won't disappoint!!
TownhomeProperty Type
1910Year Built
1,307 sq ftLot Size
$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Craig Binkley• A G Binkley Jr Real Estate
•610-779-6244 (broker)
Bought with Johanna Castaneda• Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Welcome home! This remodeled home is ready for immediate occupancy. Newer carpet and paint throughout as well as replacement windows which means no more tools! First level features powder room and modern kitchen with ceramic tile backsplash and range with refrigerator. Upper level consists of 3 private bedrooms, one of which has a walk-in closet. Also, included is a modern bath featuring tile floors. Home also has brand new efficient furnace. Don't miss out!
BRIGHT MLS #1004700857
Jan 2, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2008
Listed
$37,900
$29/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008588070
Dec 22, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2008
Listed
$37,900
$29/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008407234
Aug 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Feb 19, 2008
Listed
$55,000
$43/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008529326
Jun 24, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2008
Listed
$39,900
$31/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK124492
Apr 25, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Dec 18, 2006
Listed
$33,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 1996
Sold
$32,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,809 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2025
$1,767 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2024
$1,741 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2023
$1,714
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2022
$1,714
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2021
$1,714 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2020
$1,696
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2019
$1,696
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2018
$1,696 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2017
$1,685 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2015
$1,586 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2014
$1,567
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2013
$1,567 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2012
$1,479
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2011
$1,479 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2010
$1,385
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
Tax history for 628 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,809 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2025
$1,767 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2024
$1,741 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2023
$1,714
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2022
$1,714
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2021
$1,714 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2020
$1,696
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2019
$1,696
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2018
$1,696 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2017
$1,685 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2015
$1,586 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2014
$1,567
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2013
$1,567 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2012
$1,479
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2011
$1,479 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
2010
$1,385
$12,000 + $27,200
$39,200
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,290
Year built
1910
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
12531754133810
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
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
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
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Half Bath
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $27,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $12,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,290
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $693
County Tax: $300
School Tax: $703
Tax Assessed Value: $39,200
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,696
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
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: Locust St runs in between N. 11th and N. 12th Streets
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,290
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 12531754133810
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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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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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
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Estimated sale price
$153,000 – $185,000
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