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840 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
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Located in the Northeast section of Reading, this home is waiting for you to make it your own! Perfect start home. Four bedroom 1 bath home not far from local parks and schools. Full basement with plenty of room for storage. Fantastic opportunity for the right buyer.
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Sale history for 840 Locust St
$97/sq ft
$113/sq ft
$121/sq ft
Tax history for 840 Locust St
*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
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.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
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
- # of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Not Furnished
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Wall & Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls
- Room Information
- Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Exterior
- Property Information
- Not Federal Flood Zone
- Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
- Horse: No
- Improvement Assessed Value: $25,900
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Average
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Main Entrance Orientation: East
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
- Pets Allowed: No
- Roof: Flat
- Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
- Building Not Winterized
- Exterior Information
- Sidewalks, Street Lights
- 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.: 1,324
- 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: $687
- County Tax: $316
- School Tax: $680
- Tax Assessed Value: $37,900
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,683
- Assessments Information
- Year Assessed: 2024
- Lease Information
- Lease Considered: No
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Cable
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Water Source: Public
- Municipal Trash: No
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: 12TH-MARION
- Middle Or Junior School: NORTHEAST
- High School: READING SENIOR
- School District Name: READING
- Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
- Middle School Source: Listing Agent
- High School Source: Listing Agent
- School District Source: Listing Agent
- Location Information
- Cross Street: Douglass St
- Directions: From North 12th Street. Turn right onto Douglass Street, and than turn right onto Locust Street.
- Municipality: READING CITY
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,324
- Stories: 3.0
- Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1890
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Berks County
- APN: 12531754143916
Other
- Listing Information
- Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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.
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