522 S 12th St

777 Sq. Ft.
$132 / Sq. Ft.
777
Sq. Ft.
$132
per Sq. Ft.

Description

First Time Homebuyers, Investors here is a great opportunity to build sweat equity as you update this home with your own personal touch! Checkout your view of the Pagoda from either Bedroom. Conveniently located near the Neversink Trail. Great starter home or investment property! This home offers a large living room, dining area, Kitchen with Gas Stove, Storage room on the main floor. A Bedroom and Storage area and Bathroom with Tub/Shower on the Second floor. Second Bedroom on the Third floor -...First Time Homebuyers, Investors here is a great opportunity to build sweat equity as you update this home with your own personal touch! Checkout your view of the Pagoda from either Bedroom. Conveniently located near the Neversink Trail. Great starter home or investment property! This home offers a large living room, dining area, Kitchen with Gas Stove, Storage room on the main floor. A Bedroom and Storage area and Bathroom with Tub/Shower on the Second floor. Second Bedroom on the Third floor - with dormers on each side for added space and natural light! Your own fenced in back yard with rear ally access and covered patio. The basement is poured concrete with your own Washer/Dryer hookup and storage area.
  1. Listed by John D Stauffer • Hostetter Realty LLC
    P: (717)-989-3955 staufferauctioneers@gmail.com

Property Details for 522 South 12th Street

Tax ID Number
10-5316-30-17-5653
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
LISTING UPDATED: 12/28/2025 05:35 PM

Property Details for 522 South 12th Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2065238
Days on Market59
Taxes$969 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 522 South 12th Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF

Payment Calculator

$580 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$500

Property Taxes

$81

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 522 South 12th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN (BERKS PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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: $21,500
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $194
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $14,900
  • City Town Tax: $390
  • Land Assessed Value: $6,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 5653
  • School Tax: $385
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 3
  • Total Finished SQFT: 777.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 777.00
  • Total SQFT: 777.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Block, Asphalt, Frame, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt, Rubber
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Parcel ID: 1448004
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Play Area, Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: National Association of REALTORS

Property History for 522 South 12th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 28, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2065238

$102,500
Nov 30, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2065238

$107,000
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2065238

$110,000
Mar 19, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #618764800

$32,000

-0.7% / yr

Mar 19, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1003287875

$32,000
Feb 5, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1003287875

Oct 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003287875

$35,900
Aug 1, 2007

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK118146

$34,500
Jul 31, 2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK118146

Jul 27, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244169080

$34,550

+15.0% / yr

Jul 1, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK118146

$35,900
Dec 30, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244049083

$21,000

+16.3% / yr

Jan 21, 2002

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PABK315464

$29,900
Jan 21, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK315464

$35,900
Dec 2, 2000

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK259348

$19,900
Jan 4, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576030337

$11,500
Dec 2, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK259348

$24,900
Nov 26, 1999

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK260762

$24,900
May 26, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK260762

$24,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/28/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2065238

$102,500
11/30/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2065238

$107,000
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2065238

$110,000
03/19/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #618764800

$32,000

-0.7% / yr

03/19/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1003287875

$32,000
02/05/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1003287875

10/21/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003287875

$35,900
08/01/2007

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK118146

$34,500
07/31/2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK118146

07/27/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244169080

$34,550

+15.0% / yr

07/01/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK118146

$35,900
12/30/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244049083

$21,000

+16.3% / yr

01/21/2002

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PABK315464

$29,900
01/21/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK315464

$35,900
12/02/2000

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK259348

$19,900
01/04/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576030337

$11,500
12/02/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK259348

$24,900
11/26/1999

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK260762

$24,900
05/26/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK260762

$24,900

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

Public Records for 522 South 12th Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,600Additions$14,900Total$21,500
Tax Record2025$584 ($49 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt777 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt777 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyBERKSAPN10531630175653

Schools near 522 South 12th Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Amanda E Stout Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Southern 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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522 South 12th Street is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19602. This property was listed for sale on November 12, 2025 by Hostetter Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $102,500. It has been on the market for a total of 59 days and was last sold on March 19, 2018. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Amanda E Stout Elementary School, Southern Middle School and Reading Senior High School. 522 South 12th Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 777 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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