Investor special! This spacious property at 820 Franklin St offers approximately 2,000 square feet of renovation potential with 5 to 6 bedrooms and space to accommodate 2 to 3 bathrooms. With its generous layout, the property is well-suited as a single family residence or even conversion into a multi-unit dwelling or a rooming house—subject to city zoning and building permit approvals. Electric is already in place, with water and plumbing to be connected during the renovation. Being sold as-is, this is a prime opportunity for value-add investors or visionaries looking to customize a large footprint. Contact us today for additional details and to schedule a showing. Bring an Offer!
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
820 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
5beds
1,993sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$137,700 Zestimate®
$68/sqft
$1,854 Estimated rent
Home value
$137,700
$128,000 - $147,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jimmy Thelusca 610-985-7700,
Pagoda Realty
Bought with:
Zylkia Rivera, RS337559
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Barbara Lopez, RS361977
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2059522
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other, Electric
Cooling
- None, Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,993
- Total interior livable area: 1,993 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,993
- 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: 2,178 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 03530628996582
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Sold | $135,000-8.5%$68/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2059522 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Pending sale | $147,500$74/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2059522 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $147,500-1.7%$74/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2059528 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $150,000$75/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2059528 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,235 +1.5% | $27,400 |
| 2024 | $1,217 +1.6% | $27,400 |
| 2023 | $1,198 | $27,400 |
| 2022 | $1,198 | $27,400 |
| 2021 | $1,198 +1% | $27,400 |
| 2020 | $1,186 | $27,400 |
| 2019 | $1,186 | $27,400 |
| 2018 | $1,186 +0.7% | $27,400 |
| 2017 | $1,178 +75% | $27,400 |
| 2016 | $673 +8.7% | $27,400 |
| 2015 | $619 | $27,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $27,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19602
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Southern Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Amanda E Stout Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 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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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19602
- 820 Franklin St
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