$180,000
SOLD FEB 4, 2025

1240 Church St Reading, PA 19601

-- Bed
-- Bath
1,550 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

About This Home

As of February 2025

This 2 unit duplex property is fully rented and waiting for a new owner. This property generates over $20,052 a year in rents, 1st floor $795/2nd floor $876, There is off street parking out back (carport). Rents are under current market value. 1st floor tenant is month to month. Apartments are in decent shape. Check it out today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Chernesky

RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB065213 Listed on: 07/22/2024

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Madrigal

Pagoda Realty

Pagoda Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,798

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • Duplex
  • Converted Dwelling
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stone Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Riverside Elementary School
  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • The owner pays for heat, insurance, sewer, trash collection, water
  • Tax Lot 0165
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-43-87-0165

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,798

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Converted Dwelling
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Expected On Market: 2024-07-22
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This 2 unit duplex property is fully rented and waiting for a new owner. This property generates over $20,052 a year in rents, 1st floor $795/2nd floor $876, There is off street parking out back (carport). Rents are under current market value. 1st floor tenant is month to month. Apartments are in decent shape. Check it out today!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1550
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1550
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1550
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1240

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 137
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.80
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Existing Lease Type: Yearly, Month To Month
  • Owner Pays: Heat, Insurance, Sewer, Trash Collection, Water
  • Total Actual Rent: 20052.00
  • Units Leased Count: 2
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 726.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1798.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-43-87-0165
  • Tax Lot: 0165
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1550
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/04/2025

Multi Family

  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Sold $180,000 -4.8% $116 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Price Changed $189,000 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2024 08/25/24 Price Changed $189,000 -0.5% $122 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 For Sale $190,000 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John Chernesky

    RE/MAX of Reading

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jose Madrigal

    Pagoda Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2046040

Bright MLS

APN: 5307-43-87-0165

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601

1240 Church St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1240 Church St, Reading, PA 19601 and is currently priced at $180,000, approximately $116 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 1240 Church St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Riverside Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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