MULTIPLE OFFERS - PLEASE SUBMIT ALL OFFERS BY 12 NOON ON MONDAY MARCH 23,2026. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT AN OFFER BEFORE THE DEADLINE. Must See Home!!! Welcome to this well maintained interior row home offering 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and off-street parking. Rowhome with lots of modern updates throughout from the kitchen, replacement windows, updated bathroom and even the roof, (2022). Home has gas heat for very efficient heating. The main level features a bright living room, neutral paint, and updated flooring leading into the formal dining room. Toward the rear, the kitchen offers ample cabinetry, generous counter space, tile backsplash, and modern appliances. Upstairs, on the second floor, you’ll find two nicely sized private bedrooms with updated flooring, neutral finishes, and good closet space. The full bathroom has been beautifully updated and features a modern vanity, tiled floors, and a tub shower combination. On the third floor is the 3rd private bedroom generous in size, On the Outside, the home offers a rear patio area with space for outdoor seating or storage, along with access to the off street parking space and alley behind the property. Conveniently located near local shops, schools, public transportation, and downtown Reading, this property is a great opportunity for owner-occupants or investors. Square footage of home was incorrect and did not include the finished 3rd floor in original list price. SF and price have now been updated to reflect more accurate size of home.
Sold for $166,500
$166,500
1042 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
3beds
1,112sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,307 Square Feet Lot
$167,100 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$1,478 Estimated rent
Home value
$167,100
$159,000 - $175,000
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Modern appliancesOff-street parkingNeutral paintModern updates throughoutTile backsplashGenerous counter spaceModern vanity
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Listed by:
Cj Levan 610-463-4684,
United Real Estate Strive 212
Bought with:
Jose Espinal Gil, RS360737
Realty One Group Alliance
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2068858
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 18
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 18
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 24
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Insulated
- Windows: Double Hung, Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,112
- Total interior livable area: 1,112 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,112
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,307 sqft
- Features: Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13531746163018
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: Northeast Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $166,500+7.5%$150/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $154,900$139/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Listing removed | $154,900$139/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $154,900+425.1%$139/sqft |
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| 7/2/2012 | Sold | $29,500+5.7%$27/sqft |
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| 3/31/2012 | Listing removed | $27,900$25/sqft |
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| 3/20/2012 | Price change | $27,900-6.7%$25/sqft |
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| 2/11/2012 | Price change | $29,900-16.7%$27/sqft |
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| 12/3/2011 | Price change | $35,900-5.5%$32/sqft |
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| 5/18/2011 | Price change | $38,000-5%$34/sqft |
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| 3/18/2011 | Listed for sale | $40,000-14.7%$36/sqft |
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| 1/24/2011 | Listing removed | $46,900$42/sqft |
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| 10/28/2010 | Listed for sale | $46,900-14.6%$42/sqft |
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| 8/2/2009 | Listing removed | $54,900$49/sqft |
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| 7/12/2009 | Price change | $54,900-6.9%$49/sqft |
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| 6/6/2009 | Listed for sale | $59,000+126.9%$53/sqft |
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| 8/16/2007 | Sold | $26,000+1138.1%$23/sqft |
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| 5/21/2007 | Sold | $2,100$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,591 +1.5% | $35,300 |
| 2024 | $1,567 +1.6% | $35,300 |
| 2023 | $1,543 | $35,300 |
| 2022 | $1,543 | $35,300 |
| 2021 | $1,543 +1% | $35,300 |
| 2020 | $1,528 | $35,300 |
| 2019 | $1,528 | $35,300 |
| 2018 | $1,528 +0.7% | $35,300 |
| 2017 | $1,518 +75% | $35,300 |
| 2016 | $867 +8.7% | $35,300 |
| 2015 | $798 | $35,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $35,300 |
| 2000 | -- | $35,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Twelfth & Marion El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Northeast Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19604
- 1042 Locust St
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