MOTIVATED SELLER! Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath semi-detached home located in a quiet neighborhood. The home features a newer roof, a private yard, and an above-ground pool—ideal for outdoor enjoyment. Offering a functional layout and plenty of potential, this property is a great opportunity to personalize and add value. Conveniently situated near schools, the hospital, and major routes, this home provides easy access to everyday amenities while maintaining a peaceful residential setting.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (3/16)
$240,000
1538 Luzerne St, Reading, PA 19601
3beds
1,228sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$238,500 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Above-ground poolPrivate yardNewer roofFunctional layout
- 58 days |
- 2,458 |
- 53 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 03:45am
Listed by:
Jorge Morales 610-301-6104,
United Real Estate Strive 212 (610) 372-0212
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2067232
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,228
- Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,228
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 19530729089241
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Reading
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $57,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,592
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove
- Exclusions: Stairlift
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$238,500
$227,000 - $250,000
$1,676/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $240,000-5.9%$195/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2067232 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000+183.6%$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2067232 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2024 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,700+70%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2017 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2006 | Sold | $89,900+28.6%$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2003 | Sold | $69,900$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,592 +1.5% | $57,500 |
| 2024 | $2,553 +1.6% | $57,500 |
| 2023 | $2,514 | $57,500 |
| 2022 | $2,514 | $57,500 |
| 2021 | $2,514 +1% | $57,500 |
| 2020 | $2,488 | $57,500 |
| 2019 | $2,488 | $57,500 |
| 2018 | $2,488 +0.7% | $57,500 |
| 2017 | $2,472 +75% | $57,500 |
| 2016 | $1,412 +8.7% | $57,500 |
| 2015 | $1,299 | $57,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $57,500 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,452/mo
Principal & interest
$1150
Property taxes
$302
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Glenside El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Northwest Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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