Opportunity knocks at 1209 Spring St! Located in Northeast Reading just steps from Reading High School, this spacious end-of-row home offers plenty of potential for both homeowners and investors. Featuring 3 private bedrooms and 1 full bath, the property boasts a wide layout, an oversized front porch, and a fully fenced, low-maintenance backyard with a concrete patio?perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Step inside to a bright and airy living room filled with natural light, followed by a dedicated dining room and a kitchen ready for your personal touch and updates. Upstairs, you?ll find three generously sized bedrooms and the main bathroom. The front bedroom is especially impressive, showcasing large bay windows along with additional side windows that flood the space with natural light. The second bedroom is also spacious, featuring multiple windows for added brightness. The unfinished attic provides excellent potential for additional living space?ideal for a future bedroom, home office, or playroom. Whether you're looking to customize your next home or invest in a fix-and-rent or fix-and-flip opportunity, this property offers great upside. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
$159,900
1209 Spring St, Reading, PA 19604
3beds
1,328sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1920
871 Square Feet Lot
$149,400 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced low-maintenance backyardOversized front porchDedicated dining roomWide layout
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 26, 2026 at 03:40am
Listed by:
Juan Cortes-Carreno 610-372-3200,
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks 8003833535
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2069852
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,328
- Total interior livable area: 1,328 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,328
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13531746157786
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $39,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,800
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$149,400
$121,000 - $175,000
$1,467/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900+566.3%$120/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2069852 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/1999 | Sold | $24,000$18/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,758 +1.5% | $39,000 |
| 2024 | $1,732 +1.6% | $39,000 |
| 2023 | $1,705 | $39,000 |
| 2022 | $1,705 | $39,000 |
| 2021 | $1,705 +1% | $39,000 |
| 2020 | $1,688 | $39,000 |
| 2019 | $1,688 | $39,000 |
| 2018 | $1,688 +0.7% | $39,000 |
| 2017 | $1,677 +75% | $39,000 |
| 2016 | $958 +8.7% | $39,000 |
| 2015 | $881 | $39,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $39,000 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,046/mo
Principal & interest
$845
Property taxes
$201
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Northeast Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Thirteenth & Union El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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