1232 Locust St

Reading, PA 19604

$264,900
Price
5
Beds
1,646 Sq. Ft.
$161 / Sq. Ft.
1,646
Sq. Ft.
$161
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Stop renting. Start building something that’s actually yours. Welcome to 1232 Locust St, the perfect first home for someone ready to level up out of paying someone else’s mortgage and step into ownership with confidence. With 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and over 1,600+ sqft, this home gives you space, flexibility, and long term upside most starter homes just don’t offer. Walk in and you’ll feel it. Fresh paint, an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, move in...Stop renting. Start building something that’s actually yours. Welcome to 1232 Locust St, the perfect first home for someone ready to level up out of paying someone else’s mortgage and step into ownership with confidence. With 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and over 1,600+ sqft, this home gives you space, flexibility, and long term upside most starter homes just don’t offer. Walk in and you’ll feel it. Fresh paint, an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, move in ready setup. No heavy lifting needed. You can move in, get comfortable, and grow into the space. Here’s where it gets smart. Extra bedrooms mean home office, guest space, or even additional income potential if you want help covering your mortgage. That’s how you win early. The location keeps you connected while staying affordable, exactly where a first time buyer should be positioning themselves right now. Bottom line. This is your entry point into ownership without overreaching. The kind of place you look back on and say that was the move that started everything. Homes like this do not sit. Schedule your showing and take control of your next chapter.
  1. Listed by Nehemiah J Lindo • Realty One Group Alliance
    P: (484)-784-8113 realtorlindo@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Samantha Rodrigues • Realty One Group Alliance
    P: (267)-984-9776 samrodriguesre@gmail.com

Property Details for 1232 Locust Street

Tax ID Number
17-5317-38-17-3110
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional, Other
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/13/2026 11:02 AM

Property Details for 1232 Locust Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2070600
Days on Market4
Taxes$1,611 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF
CountyBerks County
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Location

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Building Information for 1232 Locust Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1920Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF

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Property Information for 1232 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
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $34,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $19,900
  • Land Assessed Value: $15,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 3110
  • School Tax: $626
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,646.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,646.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,646.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Rubber, Metal
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8047/6512/3436/804765123436_512_384_WM_u_hTdb6qM7ftOdNE.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Other
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Block, Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1463358
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Other
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1232 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2070600

$264,900—
Jul 1, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493756898

$155,000—
Jul 1, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2016178

$180,000—
Jul 1, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2016178

$155,000—
Jun 5, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2016178

—
Jun 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2016178

$170,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/13/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2070600

$264,900
07/01/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493756898

$155,000
07/01/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2016178

$180,000
07/01/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2016178

$155,000
06/05/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2016178

—
06/01/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2016178

$170,000

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Public Records for 1232 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,000Additions$19,900Total$34,900
Tax Record2025$947 ($79 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,646 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,646 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyBERKSAPN17531738173110

Schools near 1232 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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More information about 1232 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604

1232 Locust Street is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19604. This property was listed for sale on April 13, 2026 by Realty One Group Alliance, it's currently listed at $264,900. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on July 1, 2022. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Twelfth & Marion El School, Northeast Middle School and Reading Senior High School. 1232 Locust Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 1,646 sqft townhouse built in 1920.

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