424 Locust St

Reading, PA 19604

$197,700
Price
5
Beds
1,526 Sq. Ft.
$130 / Sq. Ft.
1,526
Sq. Ft.
$130
per Sq. Ft.
a spacious bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a front view of a house with a porch
a large kitchen with granite countertop a stove and cabinets
a living room with furniture and a dining table with wooden floor
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a ceiling fan
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed lamp closet and window
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with a large bed and a flat screen tv
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a swimming pool with outdoor seating and yard

Description

Welcome to this lovely home! Recently updated, it boasts 4-5 bedrooms, offering you versatile options to perfectly fit your lifestyle. Whether you envision an extra bedroom, a cozy office, a functional laundry/bathroom, or a comfortable sitting area, the first floor has the space you need. Step outside to enjoy the charming, well-maintained fenced backyard and patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With a location close to schools, colleges, shops, and restaurants, convenience is at your fingertips....Welcome to this lovely home! Recently updated, it boasts 4-5 bedrooms, offering you versatile options to perfectly fit your lifestyle. Whether you envision an extra bedroom, a cozy office, a functional laundry/bathroom, or a comfortable sitting area, the first floor has the space you need. Step outside to enjoy the charming, well-maintained fenced backyard and patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With a location close to schools, colleges, shops, and restaurants, convenience is at your fingertips. The low taxes and gas heating make this home not just beautiful, but also budget-friendly. Some photos have been virtually staged to spark your imagination for decorating—come and see the possibilities this home offers.
  1. Listed by Susan R Seltmann • Springer Realty Group
    P: (484)-363-1527 suekwr@comcast.net

Property Details for 424 Locust Street

Tax ID Number
11-5317-62-12-3711
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 09/20/2025 06:06 PM

Property Details for 424 Locust Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2063178
Days on Market96
Taxes$906 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1885
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 424 Locust Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1885Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,052 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$977

Property Taxes

$76

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 424 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $20,100
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $181
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $8,000
  • City Town Tax: $364
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 3711
  • School Tax: $360
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # 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
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,526.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1449266
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 424 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2063178

$197,700—
May 2, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #263159222

$36,897

-3.0% / yr

Mar 31, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005649530

$21,717—
Mar 13, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1005649530

—
Feb 1, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005649530

$34,900—
Oct 30, 2002

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK265764

$44,900—
Dec 5, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576080373

$44,900—
Oct 31, 2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK265764

$44,900—
Aug 2, 2001

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PABK315216

$34,900—
May 9, 2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK315216

$34,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2063178

$197,700
05/02/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #263159222

$36,897

-3.0% / yr

03/31/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005649530

$21,717
03/13/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1005649530

—
02/01/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005649530

$34,900
10/30/2002

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK265764

$44,900
12/05/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576080373

$44,900
10/31/2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK265764

$44,900
08/02/2001

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PABK315216

$34,900
05/09/2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK315216

$34,900

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

Public Records for 424 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,100Additions$8,000Total$20,100
Tax Record2025$546 ($45 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,174 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,174 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885CountyBERKSAPN11531762123711

Schools near 424 Locust Street

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

Central 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 424 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604

424 Locust Street is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19604. This property was listed for sale on September 19, 2025 by Springer Realty Group, it's currently listed at $197,700. It has been on the market for a total of 96 days and was last sold on May 2, 2008. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Thirteenth & Green El School, Central Middle School and Reading Senior High School. 424 Locust Street is a 5-bed, 1-bath, 1,526 sqft townhouse built in 1885.

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