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  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,436 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 hours ago
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Investment opportunity in Reading City, Berks County! Classic 2-story brick row home offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Built in 1890, Great potential for investors, rehab buyers, or long-term hold strategies looking to unlock upside through renovation or repositioning. Property is being sold strictly as-is, where-is, and seller will make no repairs or concessions. Cash sale only, Proof of funds required with all offers. Excellent opportunity to add to your investment portfolio in a central Reading location!

Full Property Details for 226 S 12th St

General

  • Price: $100,000
  • Taxes: $1,582 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PABK2068568
  • Updated: Today (2/27/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: Reading City (10201)
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • County: BERKS
  • Subdivision: READING
  • Driving Directions: From US-422 E toward Philadelphia, merge onto I-76 E. Take I-676 E to 8th St/6th St exit. Turn right on 8th St, left on Walnut St, then right on S 12th St to 226 S 12th St. Property on right.

School Information

  • School District: Reading

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,436
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,436 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,436 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $69.64
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $629
  • City/TownTax: $636
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $316
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $35,100
  • Tax Amount: $1,582
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1436

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 5757

Listed by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks, HENRY TORO

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    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

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Schools serving 226 S 12th St

School District:Reading School District
NameGradesDistance
Amanda E Stout Elementary School
321 South 10th Street, Reading, PA 19602
PK-40.2 mi
Southern Middle School, Reading, PA
931 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602
5-80.2 mi
Reading Senior High School
801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604
9-121.1 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 226 S 12th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/27/2026
Listed
$100,000
233.33%
MLS
9/24/2004
Sold
$30,000
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Tax History for 226 S 12th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$953
3%
$35,100
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2024
$929
-39%
$35,100
—
2023
$1,534
—
$35,100
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2022
$1,534
—
$35,100
—
2021
$1,534
1%
$35,100
—
2020
$1,519
—
$35,100
—
2019
$1,519
—
$35,100
—
2018
$1,519
1%
$35,100
—
2017
$1,509
1%
$35,100
—
2016
$1,491
5%
$35,100
—
2015
$1,421
1%
$35,100
—
2014
$1,403
—
$35,100
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226 S 12th Street, Reading, PA 19602 (MLS# PABK2068568) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 226 S 12th Street is currently listed for $100,000 and was received on February 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 226 S 12th Street? 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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