This house has great curb appeal and is MOVE IN READY * see photos * . It features a large living room with fireplace and has original stained glass front door and front window transoms. Fresh paint and carpet through out. New ceramic tile kitchen counter with updated cabinets, newer gas range and gas hot water heater. There are 3-4 sizeable bedrooms. First floor half bath is huge and could easily be updated into a full bath at little cost. Updated 200amp electric service into home and updated circuit breaker panels. Hot water radiators with newer heater (2002), under service contract. New rear rubber roof 2008, 3rd floor tin roof coated 2009. Basement access thru exterior bulkhead. Many new replacement windows. Rear parking for up to three cars. BONUS, house comes with a separate 2 bedroom apartment in the rear, all separate entrances and receives mail as #211 Cedar Street. Separate utilities for everything but water! . Property is in very good condition inside and out.
Public Records
Feb 10, 2006
Sold
$38,000
$25/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK151540
Nov 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2005
Listed
$38,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,177 (+2.4%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2025
$1,149 (+1.5%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2024
$1,132 (+1.6%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2023
$1,115
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2022
$1,115
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2021
$1,115 (+1.0%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2020
$1,104
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2019
$1,104
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2018
$1,104 (+0.7%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2017
$1,096 (+6.2%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2015
$1,032 (−5.5%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2014
$1,091
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
2013
$1,091 (+6.0%)
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
2012
$1,030
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
2011
$1,030 (+6.8%)
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
2010
$965
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
Tax history for 823 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,177 (+2.4%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2025
$1,149 (+1.5%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2024
$1,132 (+1.6%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2023
$1,115
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2022
$1,115
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2021
$1,115 (+1.0%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2020
$1,104
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2019
$1,104
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2018
$1,104 (+0.7%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2017
$1,096 (+6.2%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2015
$1,032 (−5.5%)
$9,500 + $16,000
$25,500
2014
$1,091
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
2013
$1,091 (+6.0%)
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
2012
$1,030
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
2011
$1,030 (+6.8%)
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
2010
$965
$9,500 + $17,800
$27,300
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,517
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Berks County
APN
09530776917472
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
C-R
Commercial Residential District
The C-R Commercial Residential District provides for multifamily dwellings as well as offices, business services, consumer services and smaller retail stores that relate to the commercial core.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Fire house
Theater / performing arts facility
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Off Street, On Street
Interior
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Multi Unit Information
# of One Bedroom Units: 1
# of Three Bedroom Units: 1
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $16,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Units (Total): 2
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: $9,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,516
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $451
County Tax: $195
School Tax: $457
Tax Assessed Value: $25,500
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,104
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Rental Information
Total Actual Rent: $17,760
Utilities
Utilities Information
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
Hot Water: Oil, Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: READING
School District Name: READING
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: 8th
Directions: Penn Ave to 8th Street to right on Walnut to home on left.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,517
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 09530776917472
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Tenth & Penn El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Southern Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 100° expected this year, 17 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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Estimated sale price
$188,000 – $228,000
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