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840 Locust St, Reading, PA, 19604

$159,900

Home List Price

$1,899*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,324 SqFt
$121/SqFt
Townhouse

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840 Locust St, Reading$159,900

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$1,899*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1890
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PABK2051840
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 840 Locust St

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.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru, Traditional
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,324 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
  • Office Phone: (484) 450-8771
  • Listing Agent: Richard Sosa

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior: Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From North 12th Street. Turn right onto Douglass Street, and than turn right onto Locust Street.

Municipality:

  • Reading City

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $159,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $121/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,657
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Reading, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$249.5K

Med. Price/SqFt

$150

Avg. Days On Market

20

# of Sold Homes

170

840 Locust St vs Reading

5 DAYS ON ROCKET

-15 Days

$159,900

-$89.6K Less

$121/SqFt

-$30 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $89.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $30/SqFt less than other homes in Reading, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PABK2051840

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
  • Office Phone: (484) 450-8771
  • Listing Agent: Richard Sosa

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,657$37,900
2020$1,640$37,900
2019$1,640$37,900
2018$1,640$37,900
2017$1,629$37,900

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • 12th and Marion Elementary School

  • 1200 N 12th St

  • 0.38 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

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5
/10

  • 13th and Green Elementary School

  • 501 N 13th St

  • 0.39 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

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4
/10

  • 10th and Green Elementary School

  • 400 N 10th St

  • 0.43 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,019. Residents of Reading, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, with kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 840 Locust St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 840 Locust St property is $159,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 840 Locust St is a townhouse located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19604.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 840 Locust St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,657 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 840 Locust St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 840 Locust St is 1,324 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 840 Locust St is 1890.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Berks County›Reading›19604›840 Locust St

This home is located at 840 Locust St in Reading, PA and zip code 19604 in the Outlet District neighborhood. This 1,324 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $159,900.

In November 2024 more than 90 listings in Reading, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 32 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 48 were sold below. In November 2024 in Reading, PA there were 10.3% less homes for sale than in October 2024. The median list price of listings available in November 2024 was $249,546, while the average time on the real estate market was 20 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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