1042 Locust St

Reading, PA 19604

$154,900
Price
3
Beds
1,112 Sq. Ft.
$139 / Sq. Ft.
1,112
Sq. Ft.
$139
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
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Description

Multiple offers - please submit all offers by 12 noon on monday march 23,2026. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer before the deadline. Must See Home! Welcome to this well maintained interior row home offering 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and off-street parking. Rowhome with lots of modern updates throughout from the kitchen, replacement windows, updated bathroom and even the roof, (2022). Home has gas heat for very efficient heating. The main level features a bright living room, neutral...Multiple offers - please submit all offers by 12 noon on monday march 23,2026. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer before the deadline. Must See Home! Welcome to this well maintained interior row home offering 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and off-street parking. Rowhome with lots of modern updates throughout from the kitchen, replacement windows, updated bathroom and even the roof, (2022). Home has gas heat for very efficient heating. The main level features a bright living room, neutral paint, and updated flooring leading into the formal dining room. Toward the rear, the kitchen offers ample cabinetry, generous counter space, tile backsplash, and modern appliances. Upstairs, on the second floor, you’ll find two nicely sized private bedrooms with updated flooring, neutral finishes, and good closet space. The full bathroom has been beautifully updated and features a modern vanity, tiled floors, and a tub shower combination. On the third floor is the 3rd private bedroom generous in size, On the Outside, the home offers a rear patio area with space for outdoor seating or storage, along with access to the off street parking space and alley behind the property. Conveniently located near local shops, schools, public transportation, and downtown Reading, this property is a great opportunity for owner-occupants or investors. Square footage of home was incorrect and did not include the finished 3rd floor in original list price. SF and price have now been updated to reflect more accurate size of home.
  1. Listed by Clarence E Levan • United Real Estate Strive 212
    P: (610)-463-4684 cjlevanrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 1042 Locust Street

Tax ID Number
13-5317-46-16-3018
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/23/2026 02:16 PM

Property Details for 1042 Locust Street

StatusPending
MLS #PABK2068858
Days on Market5
Taxes$1,591 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,307 SF
CountyBerks County
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Building Information for 1042 Locust Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1920Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,307 SF

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Property Information for 1042 Locust Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $35,300
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $318
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $20,300
  • City Town Tax: $640
  • Land Assessed Value: $15,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 3018
  • School Tax: $633
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 12
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 8
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 8
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 10
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,112.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
  • Parcel ID: 1452904
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
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Property History for 1042 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2068858

—
Mar 23, 2026

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PABK2068858

—
Mar 23, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2068858

—
Mar 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2068858

$154,900—
Jun 29, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004322644

$29,500—
Jun 6, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #333345628

$29,500

+2.7% / yr

Mar 30, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004322644

—
Mar 17, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004322644

$40,000—
Jan 21, 2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1006684720

$46,900—
Oct 22, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006684720

$46,900—
Apr 30, 2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1006579282

$49,900—
May 30, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006579282

$59,000—
Apr 8, 2008

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK281738

$59,900—
Oct 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK281738

$69,000—
Aug 15, 2007

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK107044

$26,000—
Aug 9, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244169860

$26,000

+9749858.8% / yr

Jul 27, 2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK107044

—
Jun 1, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK107044

$32,000—
May 21, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244166565

$2,100—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2068858

—
03/23/2026

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PABK2068858

—
03/23/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2068858

—
03/19/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2068858

$154,900
06/29/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004322644

$29,500
06/06/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #333345628

$29,500

+2.7% / yr

03/30/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004322644

—
03/17/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004322644

$40,000
01/21/2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1006684720

$46,900
10/22/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006684720

$46,900
04/30/2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1006579282

$49,900
05/30/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006579282

$59,000
04/08/2008

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK281738

$59,900
10/08/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK281738

$69,000
08/15/2007

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK107044

$26,000
08/09/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244169860

$26,000

+9749858.8% / yr

07/27/2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK107044

—
06/01/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK107044

$32,000
05/21/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244166565

$2,100

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Public Records for 1042 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,000Additions$20,300Total$35,300
Tax Record2025$958 ($80 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt994 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt994 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyBERKSAPN13531746163018

Schools near 1042 Locust Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Twelfth & Marion El School
Public - PK to 4
Northeast Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Southwest Middle School
Public - 6 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Twelfth & Marion El School
PublicPK to 4

Northeast Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Southwest Middle School
Public6 to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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