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$134,900 Coming Soon

  • For Sale
  • Coming Soon
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 994 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 8 hours ago

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1042 Locust Street,Reading, PA 19604

1042 Locust StreetReadingPA19604

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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. 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.

Full Property Details for 1042 Locust St

General

  • Price: $134,900
  • Taxes: $1,591 (2025)
  • Status: Coming Soon
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PABK2068858
  • Updated: 3/6/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
  • Expected Market Date: 3/19/2026

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Luxury Vinyl Tile

Rooms

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Type: Off Street

Location

  • Area: Reading City (10201)
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • County: BERKS
  • Subdivision: NORTHEAST READING
  • Cross Streets: Spring
  • Driving Directions: From the Center of Reading, East on Penn Street, Left on Locust Street, go about 10 blocks home is on the left.

School Information

  • School District: Reading

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Foundation: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Windows: Double Hung, Replacement
  • Doors: Insulated
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Square Feet: 994
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 994 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 994 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Zoning: RES
  • Lot Description: Level, Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $135.71
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $633
  • City/TownTax: $640
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $318
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $35,300
  • Tax Amount: $1,591
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 994

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • Lot Number: 3018

Listed by United Real Estate Strive 212, Clarence E Levan

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  • Clarence E Levan

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Schools serving 1042 Locust St

School District:Reading School District
NameGradesDistance
Northeast Middle School, Reading, PA
1216 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604
5-80.2 mi
Twelfth & Marion El School
1200 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604
PK-40.2 mi
Reading Senior High School
801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604
9-120.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1042 Locust St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
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3/04/2026
Listed
$134,900
357.29%
MLS
6/06/2012
Sold
$29,500
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Tax History for 1042 Locust St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$958
2%
$35,300
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2024
$935
-39%
$35,300
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2023
$1,543
—
$35,300
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2022
$1,543
—
$35,300
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2021
$1,543
1%
$35,300
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2020
$1,528
—
$35,300
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2019
$1,528
—
$35,300
—
2018
$1,528
1%
$35,300
—
2017
$1,518
1%
$35,300
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2016
$1,499
5%
$35,300
—
2015
$1,429
1%
$35,300
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2014
$1,411
—
$35,300
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1042 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2068858) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1042 Locust Street is currently listed for $134,900 and was received on March 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 1042 Locust Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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