826 Locust Street

Closed 7/29/16

Last Sold Price

$37,000

3 beds1 bath1,012 sqft$37/sqft

826 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604

Description

This 3 possible 4 bedroom row home situated in NE Reading has been recently remodeled and is being offered at only $42,900! Brand New GAS furnace has been installed replacing the old oil furnace and removing the oil tank. All the copper plumbing has been replaced with Pex and a new manabloc has been installed. The beautiful 18 handle kitchen boasts newer cabinets, double sink, pantry and newer appliances which all remain for the next owner. Three Private bedrooms all offer brand new wall to wall...This 3 possible 4 bedroom row home situated in NE Reading has been recently remodeled and is being offered at only $42,900! Brand New GAS furnace has been installed replacing the old oil furnace and removing the oil tank. All the copper plumbing has been replaced with Pex and a new manabloc has been installed. The beautiful 18 handle kitchen boasts newer cabinets, double sink, pantry and newer appliances which all remain for the next owner. Three Private bedrooms all offer brand new wall to wall carpeting, along with the bonus room, which is a great place for an office or play room. The entire house has been freshly painted with neutral colors and is move in ready. The full bathroom offers a large shower and built in cabinets. Newer replacement windows throughout. The home has the feel of new construction and is priced to sell quickly! Call today for your private showing.

LISTING CLOSED: 07/29/2016 12:00 AM

Listed by Daryl E Tillman • RE/MAX Of Reading
P: (484) 336-7758 daryl@daryltillman.com

Property Details for 826 Locust Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

1003891151

Days on Market

151

Taxes

$1,195 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1890

Lot Size

0.03 AC / 1,307 SF

County

Berks County

Tax ID Number

12-5317-54-14-3817

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)

Cross Street

SPRING STREET

Municipality

READING CITY

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,012.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$145,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

$35,500

Sold 05/29/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,010
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

834 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604

1/8

$145,000

Sold 11/06/24

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,094
Square Feet: 0.02
Acres

819 Mulberry Street, Reading, PA 19604

1/45

$175,000

Sold 05/23/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,096
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

1130 Oley Street, Reading, PA 19604

1/13

$165,000

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3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,098
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

1036 Oley Street, Reading, PA 19604

1/15

$92,000

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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,026
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

1129 Spring Street, Reading, PA 19604

1/20

$151,000

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3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 970
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

1009 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604

1/14

$105,000

Sold 10/16/24

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 974
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

644 Birch Street, Reading, PA 19604

1/12

$83,333

Sold 09/13/24

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,085
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

1034 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604

1/30

$159,000

Sold 10/24/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,007
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

634 Mulberry Street, Reading, PA 19604

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Building Information for 826 Locust Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,307 SF

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Principal and Interest

$188

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 826 Locust Street

Location

School District Name: READING
School District County ID: 300200397169

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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2016
Tax Assessed Value: $27,800

Improvement Assessed Value: $15,800
Land Assessed Value: $12,000
Land Use Code: 112R
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 3817

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Stories: Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,012.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 1,012.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3005/3821/1708/300538211708_512_384_WM_BtZYd8orLgvZYguk.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: SEE LEGAL DESCRIP.
Sign On Property: Yes

Parcel ID: 1450839

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street
Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Butlers Pantry
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Replacement
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.circlepix.com/home2/RWKT44

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Access To Pool Y/N: No
Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
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: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 826 Locust Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 29, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #577069737	$37,000	+766.3% / yr
Jul 29, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003891151	$37,000	—
Jul 8, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003891151		—
Feb 9, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003891151	$44,900	—
Nov 2, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #560914795	$7,500	-16.9% / yr
Nov 2, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002716140	$7,500	—
Oct 12, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002716140		—
Oct 12, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002716140	$9,900	—
Apr 30, 2008	Closed BRIGHT #PABK104492	$30,000	—
Apr 29, 2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #263158979	$30,000	+23.0% / yr
Apr 14, 2008	Pending BRIGHT #PABK104492		—
Jan 10, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK104492	$39,900	—
Dec 19, 2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576024960	$9,900	-40.6% / yr
Dec 19, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #PABK164268	$9,900	—
Dec 12, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #PABK164268		—
Dec 12, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK164268	$9,900	—
Dec 29, 2000	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576030343	$27,635	—
Oct 20, 1999	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK312272	$45,900	—
Oct 20, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK312272	$45,900	—
Aug 27, 1999	Closed BRIGHT #PABK215290	$20,000	—
Aug 13, 1999	Pending BRIGHT #PABK215290		—
Jul 8, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK215290	$24,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/29/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #577069737	$37,000 +766.3% / yr
07/29/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003891151	$37,000
07/08/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003891151	—
02/09/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003891151	$44,900
11/02/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #560914795	$7,500 -16.9% / yr
11/02/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002716140	$7,500
10/12/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002716140	—
10/12/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002716140	$9,900
04/30/2008	Closed BRIGHT #PABK104492	$30,000
04/29/2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #263158979	$30,000 +23.0% / yr
04/14/2008	Pending BRIGHT #PABK104492	—
01/10/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK104492	$39,900
12/19/2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576024960	$9,900 -40.6% / yr
12/19/2002	Closed BRIGHT #PABK164268	$9,900
12/12/2002	Pending BRIGHT #PABK164268	—
12/12/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK164268	$9,900
12/29/2000	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576030343	$27,635
10/20/1999	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK312272	$45,900
10/20/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK312272	$45,900
08/27/1999	Closed BRIGHT #PABK215290	$20,000
08/13/1999	Pending BRIGHT #PABK215290	—
07/08/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK215290	$24,900

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

Public Records for 826 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,000Additions$15,800Total$27,800

Tax Record2026$785 ($65 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,012 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,012 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyBERKSAPN12531754143817

Schools near 826 Locust Street

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Twelfth & Marion El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.4 mi
3/10	Northeast Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.4 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Central Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Twelfth & Marion El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Northeast Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.2 mi
NR	Central Catholic High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 826 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$37,000	3	1	1,012	1,307
824 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$7,500	3	1	1,118	1,307
828 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$94,575	3	1	1,010	1,307
822 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$50,000	5	1	1,367	1,307
830 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	–	3	1	1,000	1,307
832 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$60,000	3	1	1,028	1,307
820 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$16,000	2	1	1,062	1,307
834 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$35,500	3	1	1,010	1,307
818 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$33,000	3	1	1,007	1,307
836 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$45,500	3	1	1,028	1,307
816 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$10,000	3	2	965	1,307
814 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$14,100	2	1	927	1,307
838 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$55,000	4	1	1,324	1,307
840 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$128,000	4	1	1,324	1,306
829 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$101,000	3	1	849	1,306
819 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$30,000	3	1	941	1,307

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