This charming early 20th century home has multiple usable porches and decks located both in the front and rear of the house. Original stained-glass windows decorate the staircase. Large windows allow in lots of light in every first-floor room. A modern gas heater and tankless water heater will keep you cozy in the winter. The kitchen has been updated and has a unique bow window with a storage window seat. The three tier deck has been updated with Trex decking. The rear bedroom has access to its own rear balcony. Located in the St. Lawrence Boro, this really is a home you should consider if you're looking for a place in the Exeter school district!
Sold for $286,000
$286,000
40 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19606
3beds
1,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$306,300 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$1,650 Estimated rent
Home value
$306,300
$282,000 - $334,000
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Rear balconyOriginal stained-glass windowsTankless water heaterThree tier deckLarge windowsStorage window seatUnique bow window
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Danny Minotto 610-763-3585,
Bold Realty
Bought with:
Mr. Gary A Mercer SR., RS164185L
LPT Realty, LLC
Nicole Courtney, RS357393
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2057932
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Instant Hot Water, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Partial,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,368
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,368
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Oversized, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 81532611565603
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: ST LAWRENCE BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $70,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,618
- Date on market: 5/28/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $286,000$209/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2057932 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Pending sale | $286,000$209/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2057932 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Listing removed | $286,000+4%$209/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2057932 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+25%$201/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2057932 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2022 | Sold | $220,000+10.1%$161/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2015038 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2022 | Pending sale | $199,900$146/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2015038 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $199,900$146/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2015038 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,732 +3.5% | $70,400 |
| 2024 | $3,607 +2.4% | $70,400 |
| 2023 | $3,523 +1.4% | $70,400 |
| 2022 | $3,475 +1.2% | $70,400 |
| 2021 | $3,434 +1% | $70,400 |
| 2020 | $3,399 +2.4% | $70,400 |
| 2019 | $3,321 +0.5% | $70,400 |
| 2018 | $3,303 +1.5% | $70,400 |
| 2017 | $3,255 +236.7% | $70,400 |
| 2016 | $967 +4.8% | $70,400 |
| 2015 | $923 | $70,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $70,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19606
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Reiffton SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Exeter Twp Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Exeter Twp Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Exeter Township
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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- Berks County
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