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TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$187Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Kevin Paula• Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
•484-450-8771 (broker)
•admin@ironvalleyrealestateofberks.com (broker)
Bought with John Gantkowski• Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Est. $1,426 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1421 Palm St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2063764
Mar 26, 2026
Sold
$275,000
$187/sq ft
Mar 1, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 27, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2026
Price Changed
$280,000
$190/sq ft
Feb 1, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 13, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 2025
Price Changed
$279,900
$190/sq ft
Nov 3, 2025
Price Changed
$284,900
$194/sq ft
Oct 4, 2025
Listed
$289,999
$197/sq ft
Oct 3, 2025
Coming Soon
$289,999
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 2025
Sold
$145,000
$99/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006966874
Oct 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 3, 2011
Listed
$117,000
$79/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK117138
Aug 1, 2006
Sold
$99,500
$68/sq ft
May 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2006
Listed
$99,500
$68/sq ft
Semi detached in Hampden Heights. Good landscaping, replacement windows, finished basement with bath, gas fireplace in living room, front porch, rear patio, storage attic.
Public Records
Sep 23, 1999
Sold
$69,472
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,083 (+2.4%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2025
$3,011 (+1.5%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2024
$2,966 (+1.6%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2023
$2,920
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2022
$2,920
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2021
$2,920 (+1.0%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2020
$2,891
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2019
$2,891
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2018
$2,891 (+0.7%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2017
$2,871 (+6.2%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2015
$2,703 (+1.2%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2014
$2,671
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2013
$2,671 (+6.0%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2012
$2,520
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2011
$2,520 (+6.8%)
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
2010
$2,361
$19,500 + $47,300
$66,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,472
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
17531731380290
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-2
HEIGHTS CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Residential District
The R-2 Medium Density District provides a variety of one-family detached, semidetached and attached dwellings. The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
On Street, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 36"+ wide Halls
Improvement Assessed Value: $47,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $19,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,472
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,211
County Tax: $602
School Tax: $1,198
Tax Assessed Value: $66,800
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $3,011
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: READING SENIOR
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: PIKE
Directions: Use GPS for best results
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,472
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531731380290
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thirteenth & Union El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Northeast Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19604
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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36
24
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35
63
44
69
52
80
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75
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65
46
52
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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.
9.1 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$291,000 – $352,000
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