Sold494d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
20 Howard St
Reading, PA, 19609 • Springmont • Berks County
$305,000
$138/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
2,213Sqft
0.21 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Victorian Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
None Available
Springmont
Enhanced Security
24 Hour Security · Smoke Detector(s) · Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Outdoor Living
Screened Porch
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
11 views
People checking out this listing
494 days on market
Established listing
$138/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Built in1900, this Victorian home is a real gem on Howard St. The curb appeal with the big covered front porch says it all. The home has Vinyl siding, a new roof in 2015 and new windows in 2009. Inside this quality built home you will find Hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, plaster walls and an updated kitchen with newer appliances. There is a pantry area and half bath off of the kitchen area. This home has a very inviting living room and formal dining room off of the foyer entrance. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms. The one bedroom is between two of the front bedrooms and could be used as a big walk-in closet or office. There is also a very large attic for extra storage. The gas hot water heat was new in 2012 and the gas hot water heater was new in 2021. The home also has a water softener. This home is located in West Lawn and is in Wilson Schools, making it a very sought after property at this price. I did talk to zoning and they said that you can put in a curb cut and add off street parking. I do suggest that the buyer call zoning to verify. The owner has also installed a 6' high white vinyl fence around the back yard.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights victorian home, new roof, and new windows as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,877/month
Principal & Interest$1,470
Property Tax$305
Insurance$102
Down payment20% ($61,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $244,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot9,147 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleVictorian
ConditionVery Good
Year built1900
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Electric
RoofShingle
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementUnfinished,Walk-Out Access
Fireplaces1
FencingVinyl
Lot9,147 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSpringmont
ZoningRES
Annual tax$5,000
Parcel80438611668653
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Attic
Ceiling Fan(s)
Kitchen - Country
9'+ Ceilings
Plaster Walls
Appliances
Dishwasher
Microwave
Disposal
Oven/Range - Electric
Refrigerator
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Windows
Replacement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Stucco
Patio & Porch
Screened Porch
Security
24 Hour Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Cable Connected
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market494
Est. value$330,700
Est. rent$2,253/mo
Tax rate1.51%
Price/sqft$138
On marketJun 17, 2024
PostedJun 17, 2024
Last sold$305,000
MLS updatedDec 6, 2024
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Reading?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Reading, PA, 19609
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 6, 2024Sold$305,000$138Bright MLS
Nov 3, 2024Pending Sale$314,000$142Bright MLS
Oct 23, 2024Price Change$314,000$142Bright MLS
Oct 11, 2024Listed For Sale$319,000$144Bright MLS
Sep 28, 2024Pending Sale$319,000$144Bright MLS
Sep 28, 2024Listing Removed$319,000$144Bright MLS
Sep 25, 2024Listed For Sale$319,000$144Bright MLS
Sep 10, 2024Listing Removed$319,000$144Bright MLS
Jul 9, 2024Price Change$319,000$144Bright MLS
Jun 17, 2024Listed For Sale$349,000$158Bright MLS
May 13, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
May 11, 2024Listed For Rent$2,400$1Zillow Rentals
Dec 23, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Oct 24, 2023Listed For Rent$2,400$1Zillow Rentals
Jan 12, 2023Sold$245,000$111Bright MLS
Dec 13, 2022Pending Sale$245,000$111Bright MLS
Dec 10, 2022Listed For Sale$245,000$111Bright MLS
Sold$305,000
Dec 6, 2024•$138/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$314,000
Nov 3, 2024•$142/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$314,000
Oct 23, 2024•$142/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$319,000
Oct 11, 2024•$144/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$319,000
Sep 28, 2024•$144/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$319,000
Sep 28, 2024•$144/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$319,000
Sep 25, 2024•$144/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$319,000
Sep 10, 2024•$144/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$319,000
Jul 9, 2024•$144/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$349,000
Jun 17, 2024•$158/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
May 13, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,400
May 11, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Dec 23, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,400
Oct 24, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$245,000
Jan 12, 2023•$111/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$245,000
Dec 13, 2022•$111/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$245,000
Dec 10, 2022•$111/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$5,060$113,800
Apr 15, 2024$4,869$113,800
Apr 15, 2023$4,639$113,800
Apr 15, 2022$4,525$113,800
Apr 15, 2021$4,366$113,800
Apr 15, 2020$4,366$113,800
Apr 15, 2019$4,242$113,800
Apr 15, 2018$4,206$113,800
Apr 15, 2017$4,135$113,800
Apr 15, 2016$1,439$113,800
Apr 15, 2015$1,439$113,800
Apr 15, 2014—$113,800
Apr 15, 2013—$113,800
Apr 15, 2012—$113,800
Apr 15, 2011—$113,800
Apr 15, 2010—$113,800
Apr 15, 2009—$113,800
Apr 15, 2008—$113,800
Apr 15, 2007—$113,800
Apr 15, 2006—$113,800
Apr 15, 2005—$113,800
Apr 15, 2004—$113,800
Apr 15, 2003—$113,800
Apr 15, 2002—$113,800
Apr 15, 2000—$113,800
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Local context around this listing
Reading, PA • Berks County
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Nearby zip codes
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