This property is listed separately and is also available as part of an investor package. Property needs work, being sold as is. SDS on file and available for review.
Possibility of 4th bedroom in attic, new windows, fenced yard with deck. Available for quick possession. Possible off street parking. Hot air heat means, central air could easily be added. Sold "as is".
Public Records
Aug 4, 2005
Sold
$31,000
$26/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK143514
May 25, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2005
Listed
$31,000
$26/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK290856
Apr 28, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2005
Listed
$25,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,496 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2025
$1,460 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2024
$1,439 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2023
$1,416
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2022
$1,416
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2021
$1,416 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2020
$1,402
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2019
$1,402
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2018
$1,402 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2017
$1,392 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2015
$1,311 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2014
$1,295
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2013
$1,295 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2012
$1,222
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2011
$1,222 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2010
$1,145
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
Tax history for 720 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,496 (+2.4%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2025
$1,460 (+1.5%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2024
$1,439 (+1.6%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2023
$1,416
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2022
$1,416
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2021
$1,416 (+1.0%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2020
$1,402
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2019
$1,402
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2018
$1,402 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2017
$1,392 (+6.2%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2015
$1,311 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2014
$1,295
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2013
$1,295 (+6.0%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2012
$1,222
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2011
$1,222 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
2010
$1,145
$12,000 + $20,400
$32,400
*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.
1,190
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
12531754143219
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
Street
On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $20,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1,307 SQ. FT.
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $12,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,190
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $32,400
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: $1,295
Utilities
Utilities Information
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Other, Instant Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
Location Information
Cross Street: OLEY ST.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,190
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 12531754143219
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Thirteenth & Green El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Central Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$90,000 – $109,000
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