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$182,900 -$5,000 (-2.66%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 5 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2,310 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Investor Alert or Perfect for a Future Move-In! This spacious 5 bedroom, 1 bath townhome in Reading offers an excellent opportunity to add to your portfolio or secure a home with strong rental potential. The property is currently occupied by a reliable long-term tenant, providing immediate rental income from day one. Tenant wishes to stay, making this a turnkey investment. The main level features a comfortable living room that flows into a dedicated dining space, leading to a functional kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage. Upstairs offers five well-sized bedrooms, providing flexibility for families, or work-from-home setups. A full bath serves the upper level. This home is being sold AS-IS.

Full Property Details for 1238 Eckert Ave

General

  • Price: $182,900
  • Taxes: $2,010 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PABK2064602
  • Updated: 1/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 83 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Upper: 5
  • Bedrooms-Up2: 2

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: Reading City (10201)
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • County: BERKS
  • Subdivision: HESSIAN CAMP
  • Cross Streets: Clymer St
  • Driving Directions: Take 176N to exit 11B to merge onto US-422 W toward Reading. Take the US-422 BUS E/Penn St exit toward Reading. Turn right onto US-422 BUS E/Penn St. Turn right onto S 2nd St, Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Franklin St. Continue straight onto Hill Rd. Turn right onto Clymer St. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Eckert Ave.
  • Direction Faces: Northwest

School Information

  • School District: Reading
  • High School: Reading Senior

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: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Square Feet: 2,310
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,310 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,310 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Dimensions: 136 x 16
  • Zoning: R3
  • Lot Description: Flag

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $79.18
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $800
  • City/TownTax: $809
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $402
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $44,600
  • Tax Amount: $2,010
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2310

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Other
  • Exclusions: Tenants' personal belongings. All appliances belong to the tenant.
  • Lot Number: 4561

Listed by RE/MAX Ace Realty, Christe Marie Steinbrecher

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  • Christe Marie Steinbrecher

    RE/MAX Ace Realty

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Schools serving 1238 Eckert Ave

School District:Reading School District
NameGradesDistance
Central Middle School, Reading, PA
215 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604
5-80.4 mi
Sixteenth & Haak El School
1601 Haak Street, Reading, PA 19602
PK-40.4 mi
Reading Senior High School
801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604
9-121 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 1238 Eckert Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/10/2026
Price Reduced
$182,900
-2.66%
MLS
12/10/2025
Price Reduced
$187,900
-1.05%
MLS
10/24/2025
Listed
$189,900
726.33%
MLS
11/12/2003
Sold
$22,981
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Tax History for 1238 Eckert Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,211
3%
$44,600
—
2024
$1,181
-39%
$44,600
—
2023
$1,950
—
$44,600
—
2022
$1,950
—
$44,600
—
2021
$1,950
1%
$44,600
—
2020
$1,930
—
$44,600
—
2019
$1,930
—
$44,600
—
2018
$1,930
1%
$44,600
—
2017
$1,917
1%
$44,600
—
2016
$1,894
5%
$44,600
—
2015
$1,805
1%
$44,600
—
2014
$1,783
—
$44,600
—
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1238 Eckert Avenue, Reading, PA 19602 (MLS# PABK2064602) is a Townhouse property with 5 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1238 Eckert Avenue is currently listed for $182,900 and was received on October 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 1238 Eckert Avenue? 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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