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Property Description
Bring your vision and finishing touches to this unique three-story commercial property with endless potential! On the first floor, you'll find a space perfectly suited to become a neighborhood staple-whether a local grocery store or corner deli. With approved plans already in place for a kitchen addition, the groundwork is set for you to bring your concept to life. Proposed commercial space 1582sqft. The second and third floors feature a large two-level apartment, offering excellent rental income potential or on-site living for an owner-operator. While the space needs finishing, the possibilities are endless once completed. This is an excellent opportunity for an investor or entrepreneur to create something special in the community. With city approvals already in hand, you can hit the ground running-just bring your hammer and make it your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1262 Church St
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $2,668 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Service
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2063132
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Other/General Retail, Restaurant/Bar, Supermarket/Gr
Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Driving Directions: rt 12 N. 5th St Exit. Turn L. L on Marion. Property on Right.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Building Size: 3862
- Year Built: 1910
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: COMMERCIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $71.21
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,061
- City/TownTax: $1,073
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $534
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $59,200
- Tax Amount: $2,668
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 269
Listed by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks, Julia Curry
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Schools
Schools serving 1262 Church St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Riverside El School 1400 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 | PK-4 | 0.4 mi |
Northwest Middle School 1000 North Front Street, Reading, PA 19601 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 1 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 1262 Church St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/01/2025
Price Reduced
$275,000
-6.78%
MLS
9/18/2025
Listed
$295,000
637.5%
MLS
7/09/2013
Sold
$40,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1262 Church St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,607
3%
$59,200
—
2024
$1,567
-39%
$59,200
—
2023
$2,588
—
$59,200
—
2022
$2,588
—
$59,200
—
2021
$2,588
1%
$59,200
—
2020
$2,562
—
$59,200
—
2019
$2,562
—
$59,200
—
2018
$2,562
1%
$59,200
—
2017
$2,545
1%
$59,200
—
2016
$2,514
5%
$59,200
—
2015
$2,396
1%
$59,200
—
2014
$2,367
—
$59,200
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1262 Church St
1262 Church Street, Reading, PA 19601 (MLS# PABK2063132) is a Commercial Service property. 1262 Church Street is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on September 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 1262 Church Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Service real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

