Reading

Reading is the fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania (after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown) with just under 100,000 residents as of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Berks County. It is the center of the Greater Reading metro area, with a population of over 420,000. 


In the area you'll find everything from brick townhouses to Victorian-style mansions. In the suburbs on the outskirts of the city proper there are quaint subdivisions with newer homes and convenient access to shopping centers and the interstates for commuting... 


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Reading Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $399K
Lowest Price $1
Highest Price $6.5M
Total Listings 352
Avg. Days On Market 98
Avg. Price/SQFT $133

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New Open House
996 Rill Rd, READING

$350,000

996 Rill Rd, READING

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,671 SqFt Residential
Sat, May 23rd, 2026 @ 1pm - 3pm
MLS® # PABK2072312

Real of Pennsylvania

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762 Tamarack Trl, READING

$325,000

762 Tamarack Trl, READING

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,760 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2072022

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

New Open House
3329 Willow Grove Ave, READING

$325,000

3329 Willow Grove Ave, READING

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,479 SqFt Residential
Thu, Jun 18th, 2026 @ 5pm - 6:30pm
MLS® # PABK2072070

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

New
324 Spring Garden St, READING

$148,900

324 Spring Garden St, READING

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,192 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2072360

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

New
1024 Birch St, READING

$149,000

1024 Birch St, READING

3 Beds 1 Bath 900 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2072336

Coldwell Banker Realty

New Open House
708 N 13th St, READING

$212,000

708 N 13th St, READING

5 Beds 1 Bath 1,658 SqFt Residential
Thu, May 21st, 2026 @ 5pm - 6pm
MLS® # PABK2072276

Realty One Group Advocates

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650 Mulberry St, READING

$159,900

650 Mulberry St, READING

4 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,082 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2072140

United Real Estate Strive 212

New Open House
833 Joan Tc, READING

$374,900

833 Joan Tc, READING

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,383 SqFt Residential
Thu, May 21st, 2026 @ 5pm - 7pm
MLS® # PABK2072080

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

New Open House
203 Sycamore Rd, READING

$214,900

203 Sycamore Rd, READING

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,120 SqFt Residential
Thu, May 21st, 2026 @ 5pm - 7pm
MLS® # PABK2072058

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

New Open House
505 Heidelberg Ave, READING

$499,900

505 Heidelberg Ave, READING

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,682 SqFt Residential
Thu, May 21st, 2026 @ 5pm - 7pm
MLS® # PABK2071974

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

New
2029 Penn Ave, READING

$250,000

2029 Penn Ave, READING

0 Beds 0 Baths 2,098 SqFt Commercial Sale MLS® # PABK2072414

Mountain Realty ERA Powered

New
27 W 33rd St, READING

$224,900

27 W 33rd St, READING

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,642 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2072412

RE/MAX Of Reading

More About Reading

Reading is home to dozens of retail outlets and shopping centers, and is nicknamed the Pretzel City due to the number of pretzel manufacturers in the area.  

The city is home to three professional sports teams, with baseball, hockey and soccer represented. The area's top attractions include:

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Explore Real Estate in Reading

As one of the most populous communities in this region, Reading has a lot to offer prospective homebuyers. From beautiful, suburban family homes in quiet neighborhoods to low-rise condos close to the center of the city, Reading allows for a range of budgets and preferences for those looking for their next home.

A significant portion of the single-family homes and properties in Reading were build before the 1940s. Architecturally, the city encompasses a wide range of styles. These include Victorians from the 1890s (often well-preserved, but higher in price and very in-demand), brick townhomes from the very early 1900s, restored Tudor-style homes from the 1930s (although these are quite rare). The downtown area is a mixture of townhomes and multi-family homes (some of which are historic properties that have been converted into duplexes or apartments), as well as single-family homes. Reading is home to five different historic districts around the city. 

While historic homes offer unique charm, moving away from the core of Reading yields never developments, specifically homes, townhomes, and condos that were built after the year 2000. A newer property means less initial renovations and updates, as well as larger property sizes. Single-family homes for sale are about 2,500 square feet on average, with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, but there are certainly also larger properties available on the market. For families seeking a quieter lifestyle, these homes might be the best option.


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