1042 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604 - Photo 1

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$166,500

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,112 Sq. Ft.
Updated 8 days ago

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Property Description

MULTIPLE OFFERS - PLEASE SUBMIT ALL OFFERS BY 12 NOON ON MONDAY MARCH 23,2026. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT AN OFFER BEFORE THE DEADLINE. 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, (2022). 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. Square footage of home was incorrect and did not include the finished 3rd floor in original list price. SF and price have now been updated to reflect more accurate size of home.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1042 Locust St

General

Sold For: $166,500
Taxes: $1,591 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PABK2068858
Added to Site: 45 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Formal/Separate Dining Room
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Luxury Vinyl Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

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: 1,112
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,112 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,112 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.: $139.3
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
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Refrigerator
Lot Number: 3018

Listed by United Real Estate Strive 212, Clarence E Levan
Sold by Realty One Group Alliance, Jose Espinal Gil

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Schools

Schools serving 1042 Locust St

School District:Reading School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Northeast Middle School, Reading, PA 1216 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	5-8	0.2 mi
Twelfth & Marion El School 1200 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604	PK-4	0.2 mi
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	9-12	0.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1042 Locust St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/24/2026

Sold

$166,500

7.49%

MLS

3/19/2026

Listed

$154,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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