Last Sold Price
3 beds1,368 sqft$209/sqft
40 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19606

Description

This charming early 20th century home has multiple usable porches and decks located both in the front and rear of the house. Original stained-glass windows decorate the staircase. Large windows allow in lots of light in every first-floor room. A modern gas heater and tankless water heater will keep you cozy in the winter. The kitchen has been updated and has a unique bow window with a storage window seat. The three tier deck has been updated with Trex decking. The rear bedroom has access to its own...This charming early 20th century home has multiple usable porches and decks located both in the front and rear of the house. Original stained-glass windows decorate the staircase. Large windows allow in lots of light in every first-floor room. A modern gas heater and tankless water heater will keep you cozy in the winter. The kitchen has been updated and has a unique bow window with a storage window seat. The three tier deck has been updated with Trex decking. The rear bedroom has access to its own rear balcony. Located in the St. Lawrence Boro, this really is a home you should consider if you're looking for a place in the Exeter school district!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Daniel Minotto • Bold Realty
    P: (610) 763-3585 dannyminottoteam@gmail.com

Property Details for 40 Walnut Street

Status
MLS #
PABK2057932
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$3,618 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Tax ID Number
81-5326-11-56-5603
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod, Cottage
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Municipality
ST LAWRENCE BORO
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,368.00
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$260,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

Reading, PA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By LPT Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 40 Walnut Street

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 40 Walnut Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • School District County ID: 300200397319
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: St Lawrence Boro (10281)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $70,400
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $635
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $45,900
  • City Town Tax: $493
  • Land Assessed Value: $24,500
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 115
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 5603
  • School Tax: $2,491
  • Tax Page Number: 6
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,368.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1576825
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Instant 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 40 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1903259955

$286,000

+9.0% / yr

Jun 30, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2057932

$286,000
Jun 4, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2057932

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1903259955

$286,000

+9.0% / yr

06/30/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2057932

$286,000
06/04/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2057932

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$24,500Additions$45,900Total$70,400
Tax Record2026$1,248 ($104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,368 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,368 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyBERKSAPN81532611565603

Schools near 40 Walnut Street

This home is within Exeter Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Jacksonwald El School
PublicK to 4

Exeter Twp Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Exeter Twp Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Reiffton School
Public5 to 6

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Walnut Street, Reading, PA 19606
$286,000
3
1,368
7,840
2
2
1,032
8,276
$100,000
4
1,296
5,663
$225,000
4
1,296
5,227
$197,500
3
1,496
5,227
$125,000
3
1,784
21,344

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