Opportunity knocks at 939 Locust St. This is an end of row in North East Reading that is ready for the next owner! This home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. There is a separate living room and dining room as you walk in. The kitchen is spacious and there is another space to the back that can provide additional, storage, play room or office. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and the main bathroom. The rear of the home has an additional space before the bathroom that has 2 closets and can also be used as a small office space or play area. This room also has access to a small balcony that can be used to relax! The 3rd floor space has the 3rd bedroom area that does need some finishing touches. This home is move in ready, but has plenty of opportunity for improvements and updates to build equity. The back yard is open to the alley and has potential add a private parking space. This home has a gas hot water heater and is in a great location to schools, shops and public transportation. Set up a tour today!
TownhomeProperty Type
1910Year Built
1,306 sq ftLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Juan Cortes-Carreno• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
•610-372-3200 (broker)
•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Margie DeJesus• Coldwell Banker Realty
*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.
972
Year built
1910
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
13531746154556
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
Free, Public
Off Site
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
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: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Carpet
Interior Features: Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $17,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good, Average
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s)
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Exterior Information
Fencing: Partially
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $11,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 972
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $520
County Tax: $220
School Tax: $515
Tax Assessed Value: $28,700
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $1,255
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: READING SENIOR
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: DOUGLASS
Directions: 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 Windsor St, Turn left onto Locust St, Destination will be on the right
Location Type: Urban
Municipality: READING CITY
Road Responsibility: City/County
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 13531746154556
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Twelfth & Marion El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Northeast Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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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.
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3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$127,000 – $153,000
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