Stop renting. Start building something that’s actually yours. Welcome to 1232 Locust St, the perfect first home for someone ready to level up out of paying someone else’s mortgage and step into ownership with confidence. With 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and over 1,600+ sqft, this home gives you space, flexibility, and long term upside most starter homes just don’t offer. Walk in and you’ll feel it. Fresh paint, an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, move in ready setup. No heavy lifting needed. You can move in, get comfortable, and grow into the space. Here’s where it gets smart. Extra bedrooms mean home office, guest space, or even additional income potential if you want help covering your mortgage. That’s how you win early. The location keeps you connected while staying affordable, exactly where a first time buyer should be positioning themselves right now. Bottom line. This is your entry point into ownership without overreaching. The kind of place you look back on and say that was the move that started everything. Homes like this do not sit. Schedule your showing and take control of your next chapter.
Sold for $229,900
$229,900
1232 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
5beds
1,646sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$231,600 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$1,897 Estimated rent
Home value
$231,600
$215,000 - $250,000
$1,897/mo
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Fresh paintStainless steel appliances
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mr. Nehemiah J Lindo 484-784-8113,
Realty One Group Alliance
Bought with:
John Gantkowski, rs299403
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2070600
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Other, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,646
- Total interior livable area: 1,646 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,646
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 17531738173110
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional,Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block, Stone
- Roof: Rubber,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Reading
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,611
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Sold | $229,900-10.7%$140/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2070600 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Pending sale | $257,500+3%$156/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2070600 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$152/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$158/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $264,900+70.9%$161/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Sold | $155,000-8.8%$94/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2016178 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2022 | Pending sale | $170,000$103/sqft |
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| 6/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $170,000$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,573 +1.5% | $34,900 |
| 2024 | $1,550 +1.6% | $34,900 |
| 2023 | $1,526 | $34,900 |
| 2022 | $1,526 | $34,900 |
| 2021 | $1,526 +1% | $34,900 |
| 2020 | $1,510 +476.9% | $34,900 |
| 2019 | $262 | $34,900 |
| 2018 | $262 -82.6% | $34,900 |
| 2017 | $1,500 +473.3% | $34,900 |
| 2016 | $262 -66.8% | $34,900 |
| 2015 | $789 | $34,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $34,900 |
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Neighborhood: 19604
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Twelfth & Marion El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0 mi
- 3/10Northeast Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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Estimated market value
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