Investor Alert or Perfect for a Future Move-In! This spacious 5 bedroom, 1 bath townhome in Reading offers an excellent opportunity to add to your portfolio or secure a home with strong rental potential. The property is currently occupied by a reliable long-term tenant, providing immediate rental income from day one. Tenant wishes to stay, making this a turnkey investment. The main level features a comfortable living room that flows into a dedicated dining space, leading to a functional kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage. Upstairs offers five well-sized bedrooms, providing flexibility for families, or work-from-home setups. A full bath serves the upper level. This home is being sold AS-IS.
For sale
Price cut: $2K (12/10)
$187,900
1238 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602
5beds
2,310sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1920
2,176 Square Feet Lot
$186,900 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-sized bedroomsDedicated dining spacePlenty of cabinet storageFunctional kitchen
- 61 days |
- 156 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 10, 2025 at 05:51am
Listed by:
Christe Steinbrecher 484-401-4208,
RE/MAX Ace Realty (484) 712-0009
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2064602
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Butlers Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,310
- Total interior livable area: 2,310 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,310
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 136 x 16
- Features: Flag Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 16531622294561
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hessian Camp
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $44,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,010
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,FHA 203(b),Cash
- Exclusions: Tenants' Personal Belongings. All Appliances Belong To The Tenant.
- Ownership: Other
Estimated market value
$186,900
$178,000 - $196,000
$1,929/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $187,900-1.1%$81/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2064602 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900+171.7%$82/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2064602 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2014 | Listing removed | $69,900$30/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Park Road #6319634 Report a problem | ||
| 12/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $69,900+6254.5%$30/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Park Road #6319634 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2003 | Sold | $1,100 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,010 +1.5% | $44,600 |
| 2024 | $1,980 +1.6% | $44,600 |
| 2023 | $1,950 | $44,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,193/mo
Principal & interest
$889
Property taxes
$238
Home insurance
$66
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19602
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sixteenth & Haak El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Reading Senior
- 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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