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1232 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604

$229,900
: 5
BD
: 2
BA
: 1,646
SqFt

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Sold Price: $229,900
List Price: $229,900
Status: CLOSED
Days on Market: 27
Closing Date: Jun 10, 2026
MLS#: PABK2070600
Subtype: Residential
Style: Traditional, Other
Year Built: 1920
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Living Area: 1,646
Lot Size: 1,306
Acres: 0.03
Subdivision: Reading
MLS Area Major: Reading City (10201)

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Property Description

Stop renting. Start building something that’s actually yours. Welcome to 1232 Locust St, the perfect first home for someone ready to level up out of paying someone else’s mortgage and step into ownership with confidence. With 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and over 1,600+ sqft, this home gives you space, flexibility, and long term upside most starter homes just don’t offer. Walk in and you’ll feel it. Fresh paint, an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, move in ready setup. No heavy lifting needed. You can move in, get comfortable, and grow into the space. Here’s where it gets smart. Extra bedrooms mean home office, guest space, or even additional income potential if you want help covering your mortgage. That’s how you win early. The location keeps you connected while staying affordable, exactly where a first time buyer should be positioning themselves right now. Bottom line. This is your entry point into ownership without overreaching. The kind of place you look back on and say that was the move that started everything. Homes like this do not sit. Schedule your showing and take control of your next chapter.

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Additional Information

Taxes: $1,611
Property Description: Traditional, Other
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Vinyl
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Heating: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Ductless Mini-Split, Other
Levels: Two and One Half
Roof: Rubber, Metal
Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block, Stone
School District: Reading