For Sale124d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
439 Buttonwood St
Reading, PA, 19601 • 19601 • Berks County
$210,000
$117/sqft
-$6,900 since Apr 7, 2026
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
2Baths
1,800Sqft
0.04 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Straight Thru,Traditional Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Northeast Reading
19601
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
This home is getting attention
Listed 124 days ago · 624 views · 16 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
624 views
People checking out this listing
16 saves
Buyers have saved this home
124 days on market
Established listing
$117/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1900 · Historic
Price improved. Our loss, your win. This is a money maker, has plenty of rooms so get creative. It's time to invest in your future! Imagine building memories in this charming home, perfectly suited for a growing family. The main floor welcomes you with a spacious living room and dining room, flowing into a cozy eat-in kitchen complete with a stainless steel refrigerator and stove. A full bath and access to the fenced-in backyard make this space perfect for entertaining and family fun. Upstairs, the second floor features three comfortable bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The middle bedroom is a thoughtful touch—it includes a sink with running water, making it a perfect spot for a nursery. And there's more! The home comes with a whole house water system to purify the water to your liking. The third floor provides two additional, heated bedrooms with generous closet space, offering plenty of room for everyone. With a new roof (2020) and a well-maintained heater, this home has been cared for and is ready for you to make it your own.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy eat-in kitchen, dining room, and heated bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,373/month
Principal & Interest$1,093
Property Tax$210
Insurance$70
Down payment20% ($42,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.78% rate · 30yr fixed · $168,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1900
HeatingHot Water, Oil
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,742 sqft
Days on Zillow124 Days
Price/sqft$117
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleStraight Thru,Traditional
Year built1900
Stories3
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Oil
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingPublic, On Street
BasementOther
FencingOther
Lot1,742 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood19601
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$1,379
Parcel07530767726516
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating
Hot Water
Oil
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Public
On Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Rear Yard
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market124
Est. value$212,200
Est. rent$1,896/mo
Tax rate1.51%
Price/sqft$117
On marketDec 6, 2025
PostedDec 6, 2025
Last sold$89,000
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views624
Favorites16
How are the schools in Reading?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Reading, PA, 19601
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 7, 2026Price Change$210,000$117Bright MLS
Dec 6, 2025Listed For Sale$216,900$121Bright MLS
Dec 2, 2025Listing Removed$216,900$121Bright MLS
Oct 14, 2025Price Change$216,900$121Bright MLS
Aug 9, 2025Listed For Sale$220,000$122Bright MLS
Jun 17, 2021Sold$89,000$49Bright MLS
Jan 13, 2021Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Nov 18, 2020Listed For Sale$89,000$49Springer Realty Group
Oct 30, 2011Listing Removed$46,000$26Prudential Patt, White Real Estate
Aug 16, 2011Price Change$46,000$26Prudential Patt, White Real Estate
Jun 7, 2011Price Change$54,000$30Prudential Patt, White Real Estate
May 3, 2011Listed For Sale$59,000$33Prudential Patt, White Real Estate
Price Change$210,000
Apr 7, 2026•$117/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$216,900
Dec 6, 2025•$121/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$216,900
Dec 2, 2025•$121/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$216,900
Oct 14, 2025•$121/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$220,000
Aug 9, 2025•$122/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$89,000
Jun 17, 2021•$49/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Jan 13, 2021•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$89,000
Nov 18, 2020•$49/sqft•Springer Realty Group
Listing Removed$46,000
Oct 30, 2011•$26/sqft•Prudential Patt, White Real Estate
Price Change$46,000
Aug 16, 2011•$26/sqft•Prudential Patt, White Real Estate
Price Change$54,000
Jun 7, 2011•$30/sqft•Prudential Patt, White Real Estate
Listed For Sale$59,000
May 3, 2011•$33/sqft•Prudential Patt, White Real Estate
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$1,379$30,600
Apr 9, 2024$1,359$30,600
Apr 9, 2023$1,338$30,600
Apr 9, 2022$1,338$30,600
Apr 9, 2021$1,338$30,600
Apr 9, 2020$1,324$30,600
Apr 9, 2019$1,324$30,600
Apr 9, 2018$1,324$30,600
Apr 9, 2017$1,316$30,600
Apr 9, 2016$752$30,600
Apr 9, 2015$692$30,600
Apr 9, 2014—$30,600
Apr 9, 2013—$30,600
Apr 9, 2012—$30,600
Apr 9, 2011—$30,600
Apr 9, 2010—$30,600
Apr 9, 2009—$30,600
Apr 9, 2008—$30,600
Apr 9, 2007—$30,600
Apr 9, 2006—$30,600
Apr 9, 2005—$30,600
Apr 9, 2004—$30,600
Apr 9, 2003—$30,600
Apr 9, 2002—$30,600
Apr 9, 2000—$30,600
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Reading, PA • Berks County
Nearby neighborhoods
Flying HillsJacksonwaldLincoln ParkLoraneMontrose ManorReifftonSpring RidgeSpringmontWest WyomissingWhitfield
Nearby cities
BirdsboroBoyertownDouglassvilleFleetwoodHamburgKutztownMacungieMohnton
Nearby zip codes
19601196021960419605196061960719608196101961119640
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