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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,368 sqft

40 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19606

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$209/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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!
  • Listed by: Daniel Minotto 610.763.3585 dannyminottoteam@gmail.com • Bold Realty
Listing closed: 06/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2057932
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Median sold price

$300,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

103.4%

Reading, PA

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Location

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Sold By LPT Realty, LLC

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Property Information for 40 Walnut Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,618 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • 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

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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 Value

Land

$24,500

Additions

$45,900
Total$70,400

Tax Record

2026

$1,248 ($104 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,368 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,368 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

7,841 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1930

County

BERKS

APN

81532611565603

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
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2
2
1,032
8,276
$100,000
4
1,296
5,663
$225,000
4
1,296
5,227
$197,500
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1,496
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