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Property Description
Welcome to 842 Church St. in Reading! This well-maintained four-bedroom home offers a functional layout with four private bedrooms, making it a great option for a family, owner occupant, or investor looking for a property with plenty of bedroom space. The main level features a comfortable living room, a separate dining area, and a practical kitchen layout, along with access to the fenced-in yard. Upstairs, the home offers two private bedrooms on the second floor and the home's full bathroom. while the third level provides two additional large and private bedrooms . The layout provides excellent separation between the bedrooms and common living areas, offering flexibility and privacy for everyone in the household. The property is in good overall condition and move in ready! Outside, the fenced-in yard provides a great space for outdoor enjoyment, pets, or entertaining. Conveniently located with easy access to 5th Street Highway, this home provides convenient access to shopping, dining, transportation, and surrounding Reading-area amenities. A solid home with four private bedrooms, a fenced yard, and a convenient location, come take a look at what 842 Church St. has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 842 Church St
General
- Price: $169,900
- Taxes: $1,856 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2078942
- Updated: 9/29/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Dining Area
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Laminate Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Parking Features: Free, Public
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Driving Directions: Head toward N 8th St, Turn right onto N 6th St, Turn left onto Douglass, Turn right onto Church St, Destination will be on the left.
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
- Windows: Replacement
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,360
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,360 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,360 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1880
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good, Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Privacy, Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $124.93
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $730
- City/TownTax: $767
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $360
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $39,900
- Tax Amount: $1,856
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1360
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tenant Personal Property
- Inclusions: Stove
- Lot Number: 62
Listed by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks, Juan Cortes-Carreno
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Schools
Schools serving 842 Church St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Riverside El School 1400 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 | PK-4 | 0.7 mi |
Central Middle School, Reading, PA 215 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 5-8 | 0.9 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 842 Church St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/29/2026
Listed
$169,900
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 842 Church St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,126
4%
$39,900
—
2025
$1,083
3%
$39,900
—
2024
$1,056
-39%
$39,900
—
2023
$1,744
—
$39,900
—
2022
$1,744
—
$39,900
—
2021
$1,744
1%
$39,900
—
2020
$1,727
—
$39,900
—
2019
$1,727
—
$39,900
—
2018
$1,727
1%
$39,900
—
2017
$1,715
1%
$39,900
—
2016
$1,695
5%
$39,900
—
2015
$1,615
1%
$39,900
—
2014
$1,595
—
$39,900
—
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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842 Church Street, Reading, PA 19601 (MLS# PABK2078942) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 842 Church Street is currently listed for $169,900 and was received on September 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 842 Church 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.

