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$189,900

153 Walnut St Reading, PA 19601

2,130 sqft
0.03 acres
$89 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 153 Walnut St

OPPORTUNITY ALERT- Welcome to this wonderful Duplex with around 85% of the job done already. Very low property taxes and with the right final touches, investor can collect an excellent monthly rent and get a spectacular CASH FLOW, because each apartment consist of three (3) bedrooms each one, and right now section 8 is paying around $1,750.00, that could mean a potential gross annual income of around $42,000.00, or even more. Property is being sold in as-is condition. In the back, investor can finish a two (2) parking lot for an extra facility to the potential tenants. Corner lot is not part of this sale. This duplex won't last. Schedule your showing as soon as possible.

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size2,130 sqft
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDriveway
MLS #PABK2059834

Summary

  • Parking: Driveway
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $189,900
  • Price/SqFt: $89
  • Annual Tax Amount: $563
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Make a left on N 2nd St
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 2,130 SqFt
  • Municipality: Reading City
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
  • MLS Number: PABK2059834
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
  • Office Phone: (484) 450-8771
  • Office Email: admin@ironvalleyrealestateofberks.com
  • Listing Agent: HERNAN OSIRIS DELGADO GUZMAN
  • Agent Phone: (917) 717-3232
  • Agent Email: hernandelgadoguzman@gmail.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 01, 2022
Home Sold
$40,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$21,300$563
2023$21,300$931
2022$21,300$931
2021$21,300$931
2020$21,300$921
2019$21,300$921
2018$21,300$921
2017$21,300$915

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Lauer's Park Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.1 mi

251 N 2nd St

2

Tyson-Schoener Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.7 mi

315 S 5th St

6

West Reading Elementary Center

Public District 5-6

0.7 mi

421 Chestnut St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,125. Typical income of Reading, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

67%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
33%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • UFCUFC
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 153 Walnut St

The listing price of 153 Walnut St property is $189,900.

The property 153 Walnut St is a multi located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601.

Active Listing: 153 Walnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 153 Walnut St are: Lauer's Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Tyson-Schoener Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), West Reading Elementary Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Northwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Governor Mifflin High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $563 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 1, 2022 for $40,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 153 Walnut St is 2,130 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 153 Walnut St is 1900.

This home is located at 153 Walnut St in Reading, PA and zip code 19601 in the Northwest Reading neighborhood. This 2,130 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $189,900.

Between May and June 2025, Reading, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 92.2%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 40 days, the median list price was $279,900.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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