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$179,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 5 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2,310 Sq. Ft.
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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: $179,900
  • Taxes: $2,010 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PABK2064602
  • Updated: 3/6/2026
  • Added to Site: 180 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.: $77.88
  • 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

Listing Office Email: rnaimo70@msn.com

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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 ATTOM Data Solutions 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
3/02/2026
Price Reduced
$179,900
-1.64%
MLS
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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