1237 Carbon St, Reading, PA, 19601
About This Home
Rare opportunity! Welcome to 1235–1237 Carbon Street—situated in a established neighborhood, this unique property offers great upside potential. The main house is a 3Br/1.5Ba (one bedroom is a small walkthrough better suited for an office) 2 story home with good bones. For the right buyer, a few cosmetic updates will create instant equity. The 2Br/1Ba 800sqft apartment over the 2 car detached garage is perfect for a multi-generational family to occupy both units, a house-hacker looking to live in the front unit while letting the back unit offset the mortgage, or a savvy investor looking for immediate turn-key gross revenue potential ($2,700–$2,800/month). The apartment was completely remodeled in 2021/2022. A prime location for outdoor enthusiasts with access to the neighborhood trail connecting Glenside Park to Blue Marsh Lake, or take a quick 3-mile ride to Gring's Mill, or hop on the Thun Trail! This location is also great for those who commute with quick access to major routes such as Rt 12, Rt 222/422, and Rt 183. Schedule a showing today!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Pitched
- Construction materials: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,060
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,060
- Total interior livable area: 2,060 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 19530738166467
- Zoning: R-2
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: All Tenant Personal Property In Apartment
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 6,969 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Detached,Driveway,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
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
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $133 | $1,596 |
| Property Taxes | $419 | $5,028 |
| Electricity | $226 | $2,712 |
| Total | $2,370 | $28,440 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Pending sale | $309,900 |
| 2026-08-11 | Price change | $309,900 |
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $314,900 |
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