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Property Description
Welcome to 1628 Locust Street! This beautifully kept semi-detached brick home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a partially finished basement-perfect for additional living space or storage. Enjoy modern comfort with central air and a new roof installed in 2024, complete with owned solar panels that keep the annual electric bill under $700. Outdoor living is a breeze with a large covered deck and covered front porch, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The property also features two-car off-street parking and numerous upgrades throughout. Located just one block from Albright College, this home combines efficiency, convenience, and charm-making it a great choice for homeowners or investors alike. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1628 Locust St
General
- Sold For: $200,000
- Taxes: $2,727 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2064024
- Added to Site: 102 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Roof
Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: HAMPDEN HEIGHTS
- Cross Streets: Exeter
- Driving Directions: E From Rte.12, S on 11th St., R on Rockland St., L on 9th St., L on Amity St. , L on Locust
School Information
- School District: Reading
- Elementary School: Thirteenth and Union
- Middle School: Northeast
- High School: Reading Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Windows: Replacement
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,162
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,162 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,162 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1924
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RES
- Lot Description: Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $172.03
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,085
- City/TownTax: $1,097
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $545
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $60,500
- Tax Amount: $2,727
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1162
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 3217
Listed by Daryl Tillman Realty Group, Christopher R Smith
Sold by Pagoda Realty, Mercedes N. Davis
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Schools
Schools serving 1628 Locust St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thirteenth & Union El School 1600 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | PK-4 | 0.1 mi |
Northeast Middle School, Reading, PA 1216 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 5-8 | 0.4 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 1628 Locust St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/26/2025
Sold
$200,000
0.05%
MLS
10/09/2025
Listed
$199,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1628 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2064024) is a Single Family property that was sold at $200,000 on November 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 1628 Locust Street? 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.

