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$499,900

  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 3,472 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 9 days ago
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This 4 unit is located in the Penn's Common Historic District and it is a real gem. All of the units have been upgraded and the tenant's love living here. There are 4 off street parking spots and that is a big plus. They also share the washer and dryer in the basement. The total rent for the year is $52,200. The expenses total $13,780 per year. The owner pays gas heat and gas hot water and water, sewer and trash. The chimney has a new SS liner and the front steps will be replaced August 21st. I also have a spare large hot water heater in the basement if needed. Contact listing Agent for showings. Listing Agent is also the owner and a PA licensed Realtor.

Full Property Details for 1257 Eckert Ave

General

  • Price: $499,900
  • Taxes: $2,880 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PABK2076428
  • Updated: 8/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Lease Info: Month to Month

Interior

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking
  • Parking Type: Parking Lot

Location

  • Area: Reading City (10201)
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • County: BERKS
  • Subdivision: HESSIAN CAMP
  • Cross Streets: Clymer
  • Driving Directions: Franklin St. to Hill rd. right on Clymer to Eckert

School Information

  • School District: Reading

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Stucco, Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Walkout Stairs
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Square Feet: 3,472
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 3,472 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 3,472 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Unit Information

  • Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 4, Unit 3

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,791
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: PENN'S COMMON HISTORIC

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $143.98
  • Operating Expenses: $7,300
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $1,119
  • City/TownTax: $1,199
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $562
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $62,400
  • Tax Amount: $2,880
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Owner Pays: Gas, Heat, Heater Maintenance Contract, Insurance, Lawn/Shrub Care, Sewer, Snow Removal, Taxes - Real Estate, Trash Collection, Water
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3472

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: 4 Refrigerator's, 4 stoves
  • Lot Number: 5797

Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading, Edward L Stauffer

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— 1257 Eckert Ave —

  • Edward L Stauffer

    RE/MAX Of Reading

Listing Office Email: info@goberkscounty.com

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Schools serving 1257 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
9-120.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1257 Eckert Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Listed
$499,900
136.92%
MLS
1/07/2021
Sold
$211,000
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Tax History for 1257 Eckert Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,762
4%
$62,400
—
2025
$1,694
3%
$62,400
—
2024
$1,652
-39%
$62,400
—
2023
$2,728
—
$62,400
—
2022
$2,728
—
$62,400
—
2021
$2,728
1%
$62,400
—
2020
$2,700
—
$62,400
—
2019
$2,700
—
$62,400
—
2018
$2,700
1%
$62,400
—
2017
$2,683
1%
$62,400
—
2016
$2,650
5%
$62,400
—
2015
$2,525
1%
$62,400
—
2014
$2,495
—
$62,400
—
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1257 Eckert Avenue, Reading, PA 19602 (MLS# PABK2076428) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1257 Eckert Avenue is currently listed for $499,900 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1257 Eckert Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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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