253 North 3rd Street
Description
- Listed by: Minghuei Huang 610.451.4361 leo5274@yahoo.com • United Real Estate Strive 212
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$135,000
Avg days on market
14
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Reading, PA
9 comparable properties found
$110,000
Sold 05/18/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,660
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$135,000
Sold 03/04/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,710
- Square Feet
- 0.03
- Acres
$135,000
Sold 02/14/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,438
- Square Feet
- 0.03
- Acres
$135,000
Sold 10/17/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,474
- Square Feet
- 0.03
- Acres
$132,000
Sold 01/23/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,324
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$125,000
Sold 03/03/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,371
- Square Feet
- 0.03
- Acres
$146,000
Sold 03/26/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,489
- Square Feet
- 0.03
- Acres
$145,000
Sold 09/03/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,500
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$110,000
Sold 04/04/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,607
- Square Feet
- 0.04
- Acres
Location
Sold By Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
$684 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$614
$70
$0
1Property Information for 253 North 3rd Street
Property Details
- Taxes: $844 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Berks County
- Tax ID Number: 06-5307-74-61-8843
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Style: Traditional
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
- Cross Street: WALNUT
- Municipality: READING CITY
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Room Count: 9
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,550.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1900
- Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
Location
- School District Name: READING
- School District County ID: 300200397169
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: BERKS
- MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
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
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Assessed Value: $19,300
- Year Assessed: 2021
- County Tax: $148
- Improvement Assessed Value: $12,300
- City Town Tax: $350
- Land Assessed Value: $7,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 112R
- Zoning: RES
- Tax Lot: 8843
- School Tax: $346
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: No
Rooms
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Unspecified
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Type: Attic
- Room Level: Unspecified
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Description: ATTIC
- Room Type: Attic
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,550.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,550.00
- Total SQFT: 1,550.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick
- Roof: Pitched
- Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Irregular
- Parcel ID: 1444440
Parking
- Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Count: 0
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
- List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
Property History for 253 North 3rd Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1484736783 | $112,500 | — |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | $115,000 | — |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | — | |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | — | |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | — | |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | — | |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | $115,000 | — |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK299810 | $29,900 | — |
| Nov 10, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK299810 | $29,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1484736783 | $112,500 |
| 02/25/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | $115,000 |
| 01/22/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | — |
| 01/22/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | — |
| 01/22/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | — |
| 01/22/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | — |
| 12/09/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2007994 | $115,000 |
| 12/20/2005 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK299810 | $29,900 |
| 11/10/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK299810 | $29,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 253 North 3rd Street
Taxable Value
Land
$7,000Additions
$12,300Tax Record
2026
$545 ($45 / month)Home Facts
Beds
4Baths
1Total Finished SqFt
1,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,550 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
1,742 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1900County
BERKSAPN
06530774618843Schools near 253 North 3rd Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | 1 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lauers Park El School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Southwest Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Chor Day Academy Private1 to 12 |
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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 253 North 3rd Street, Reading, PA 19601 | $115,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,550 | 1,742 |
$11,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,360 | 1,742 | |
$4,876 | 3 | 1 | 1,406 | 1,307 | |
– | – | – | 6,120 | 1,742 | |
$16,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,202 | 1,307 | |
$220,000 | 5 | 2 | 1,980 | 11,326 | |
$17,500 | 2 | 1 | 1,106 | 2,178 | |
– | – | – | – | – | |
$10,000 | – | 3 | 2,275 | 1,742 | |
$4,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,128 | 1,307 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 1,018 | 1,307 | |
– | 3 | – | 1,364 | 1,742 | |
$71,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,364 | 1,307 | |
– | – | – | 10,000 | 5,227 | |
$34,900 | 3 | 1 | 1,364 | 1,742 | |
$15,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,364 | 1,307 |
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