1232 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604 - Photo 1

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$229,900

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
5 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,646 Sq. Ft.
Updated 7 days ago

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Property Description

Stop renting. Start building something that's actually yours. Welcome to 1232 Locust St, the perfect first home for someone ready to level up out of paying someone else's mortgage and step into ownership with confidence. With 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and over 1,600+ sqft, this home gives you space, flexibility, and long term upside most starter homes just don't offer. Walk in and you'll feel it. Fresh paint, an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, move in ready setup. No heavy lifting needed. You can move in, get comfortable, and grow into the space. Here's where it gets smart. Extra bedrooms mean home office, guest space, or even additional income potential if you want help covering your mortgage. That's how you win early. The location keeps you connected while staying affordable, exactly where a first time buyer should be positioning themselves right now. Bottom line. This is your entry point into ownership without overreaching. The kind of place you look back on and say that was the move that started everything. Homes like this do not sit. Schedule your showing and take control of your next chapter.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1232 Locust St

General

Sold For: $229,900
Taxes: $1,611 (2026)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PABK2070600
Added to Site: 90 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Upper: 5

Parking

Parking Type: None

Location

Area: Reading City (10201)
Municipality: READING CITY
County: BERKS
Subdivision: READING
Driving Directions: Turn onto locust st

School Information

School District: Reading

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Other
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Cable TV Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional, Other
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block, Stone
Roof: Rubber, Metal
Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Other
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,646
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,646 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,646 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $139.67
School Tax: $626
Tax w/Assessment: $34,900
Tax Amount: $1,611
Tax Year: 2026
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1646

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 3110

Listed by Realty One Group Alliance, Nehemiah J Lindo
Sold by Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks, John H Gantkowski Jr.

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Schools

Schools serving 1232 Locust St

School District:Reading School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Twelfth & Marion El School 1200 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604	PK-4	0 mi
Northeast Middle School, Reading, PA 1216 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	5-8	0.1 mi
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	9-12	0.5 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 1232 Locust St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/10/2026

Sold

$229,900

-10.72%

MLS

5/10/2026

Price Increased

$257,500

3.04%

MLS

5/08/2026

Price Reduced

$249,900

-3.85%

MLS

4/30/2026

Price Reduced

$259,900

-1.89%

MLS

4/13/2026

Listed

$264,900

—

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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