522 S 12th St Reading, PA 19602
Southeast Community NeighborhoodEstimated payment $612/month
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Porch
- No HOA
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Bathtub with Shower
About This Home
First Time Homebuyers, Investors here is a great opportunity to build sweat equity as you update this home with your own personal touch!! Checkout your view of the Pagoda from either Bedroom. Conveniently located near the Neversink Trail. Great starter home or investment property! This home offers a large living room, dining area, Kitchen with Gas Stove, Storage room on the main floor. A Bedroom and Storage area and Bathroom with Tub/Shower on the Second floor. Second Bedroom on the Third floor - with dormers on each side for added space and natural light! Your own fenced in back yard with rear ally access and covered patio. The basement is poured concrete with your own Washer/Dryer hookup and storage area.
Listing Agent
(717) 354-6416 Staufferauctioneers@gmail.com Hostetter Realty LLC Listed on: 11/12/2025
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $969
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1,306 Sq Ft Lot
- Chain Link Fence
- Back Yard
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Plaster Walls
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Stone Siding
- Vinyl Siding
- Asphalt
Interior Spaces
- 777 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Stove
Flooring
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Outdoor Features
- Playground
- Porch
Schools
- Southern Middle School
Utilities
- Radiator
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Reading Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 5653
- Assessor Parcel Number 10-5316-30-17-5653
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $584 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2024 | $955 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2023 | $940 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2022 | $940 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2021 | $940 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2020 | $930 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2019 | $930 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2018 | $930 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2017 | $924 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2016 | $528 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2015 | $528 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
| 2014 | $486 | $21,500 | $6,600 | $14,900 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2025 12/28/25 | Price Changed | $102,500 | -4.2% | $132 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/30/2025 11/30/25 | Price Changed | $107,000 | -2.7% | $138 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/12/2025 11/12/25 | For Sale | $110,000 | +243.8% | $142 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/19/2018 03/19/18 | Sold | $32,000 | -8.3% | $41 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/05/2018 02/05/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/15/2018 01/15/18 | Price Changed | $34,900 | -2.8% | $45 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/21/2017 10/21/17 | For Sale | $35,900 | -- | $46 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $32,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $34,550 | Conestoga Title Insurance Co | |
| Deed | $11,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $24,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $8,000 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $21,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2065238
APN: 10-5316-30-17-5653
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