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546 Locust St, Reading, PA, 19604

4beds
3baths
1,248sqft
$199,997
$160price/sqft
$1,562/moest. monthly cost
$62,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 546 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604! This 4-bedroom, 3 full-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and value. The home features a bright and inviting living area, a functional kitchen with ample cabinet space, and three full bathrooms that provide convenience for larger households or guests. Conveniently located in the heart of Reading, you'll be just minutes from schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and major highways, making commuting and daily errands a breeze. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking for extra space or an investor seeking a great opportunity, this property is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to make 546 Locust Street your next home—schedule your private showing today!

Getting Around

80
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
43
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
3/10
Central Middle SchoolGrades 5-80.3 mi
1/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partially Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,248

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Electric,Oil
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,248
  • Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits,Doors - Lever Handle(s)

Details

  • Parcel number: 11531762133309
  • Zoning: RES
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,306 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,011$12,132
Home Insurance *$61$732
Property Taxes $266$3,192
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,562$18,744
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$53,554/yr
40% on housing$46,860/yr
45% on housing$41,653/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

Covered
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WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.9%
11.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.0%
-3.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$160This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19604$106
Berks County$152

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19604$144
Berks County$191

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-27Price change$199,997
2026-07-11Listed for sale$214,900
2005-06-22Sold$25,000
2004-11-19Sold$27,000
2004-06-25Sold$18,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoe Colon
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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