Welcome to 420 S 12th Street, a beautifully renovated brick row home in Reading. The covered front porch leads into a bright, freshly finished main level featuring new luxury vinyl plank flooring, new lighting, and a neutral paint palette throughout. The brand-new kitchen offers white shaker cabinetry, a classic subway tile backsplash, a peninsula with additional prep and seating space, and matte black fixtures. A convenient main-level laundry area with washer/dryer hookups and an updated half bath complete the first floor. Upstairs, new carpeting runs throughout the bedrooms, including a sunny front room with a charming bay window. The full bathroom has been tastefully updated with a new vanity, tub/shower surround, and modern black hardware. The finished third floor offers flexible additional living space — ideal as a bedroom, home office, or hobby room. Out back, enjoy a long, fenced rear yard with plenty of room for gardening or outdoor entertaining. Schedule your showing today — this move-in-ready home is priced to sell.
For sale
Price increase: $125.4K (6/3)
$204,900
420 S 12th St, Reading, PA 19602
4beds
1,448sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1902
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$204,100 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated half bathNew lightingCovered front porchClassic subway tile backsplashNeutral paint palette throughoutBrand-new kitchenMatte black fixtures
- 31 days |
- 439 |
- 27 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jose Acosta 610-334-3213,
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks (484) 450-8771,
Listing Team: The Jose Acosta Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2072556
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,448
- Total interior livable area: 1,448 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,448
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10531630175959
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $31,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,411
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$204,100
$194,000 - $214,000
$1,668/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $204,900+157.7%$142/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2072556 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Pending sale | $79,500-10.1%$55/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054360 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Sold | $88,400+11.2%$61/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054360 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Pending sale | $79,500$55/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054360 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2025 | Listing removed | $79,500$55/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054360 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $79,500+13726.1%$55/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054360 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2013 | Listing removed | $600 |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2013 | Listed for rent | $600 |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2012 | Listing removed | $575 |
Source: Stout Associates Realtors #RSFT_211549 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $575-98.4% |
Source: Stout Associates Realtors #RSFT_211549 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2006 | Sold | $35,000+9.4%$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2004 | Sold | $32,000$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,411 +1.5% | $31,300 |
| 2024 | $1,390 +1.6% | $31,300 |
| 2023 | $1,368 | $31,300 |
| 2022 | $1,368 | $31,300 |
| 2021 | $1,368 +1% | $31,300 |
| 2020 | $1,355 | $31,300 |
| 2019 | $1,355 | $31,300 |
| 2018 | $1,355 +0.7% | $31,300 |
| 2017 | $1,346 +75% | $31,300 |
| 2016 | $769 +8.7% | $31,300 |
| 2015 | $707 | $31,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $31,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $31,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19602
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Amanda E Stout Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Southern Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Reading Senior
- 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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