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 $307K
Lowest Price $1
Highest Price $5M
Total Listings 484
Avg. Days On Market 94
Avg. Price/SQFT $131

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637 Moss St, READING

$170,000

637 Moss St, READING

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,144 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2079294

Prime Home Real Estate, LLC

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1101 Spruce St, READING

$49,900

1101 Spruce St, READING

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Business Opportunity MLS® # PABK2079444

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

New Open House
309 Hain Ave, READING

$429,900

309 Hain Ave, READING

5 Beds 2 Baths 2,104 SqFt Residential
Sun, Oct 18th, 2026 @ 1pm - 3pm
MLS® # PABK2079438

Century 21 Gold

New Open House
117 Anderson Ave, READING

$369,900

117 Anderson Ave, READING

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,500 SqFt Residential
Sat, Oct 17th, 2026 @ 11am - 1pm
MLS® # PABK2079130

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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1036 N 13th St, READING

$440,000

1036 N 13th St, READING

0 Beds 0 Baths 5,208 SqFt Commercial Sale MLS® # PABK2079428

Century 21 Gold

New Open House
308 W 38th St, READING

$309,900

308 W 38th St, READING

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,482 SqFt Residential
Thu, Oct 29th, 2026 @ 4pm - 6pm
MLS® # PABK2079412

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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46-a Muirfield Dr, READING

$190,000

46-a Muirfield Dr, READING

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,286 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2079414

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

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2601 Hollywood Ct, READING

$285,000

2601 Hollywood Ct, READING

0 Beds 0 Baths 1,863 SqFt Multi-Family MLS® # PABK2079390

Realty One Group Exclusive

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4910 Green Tree Rd, READING

$458,500

4910 Green Tree Rd, READING

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,413 SqFt Residential
Sat, Oct 17th, 2026 @ 11am - 1pm
MLS® # PABK2079372

Coldwell Banker Realty

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1092 Fox Run, READING

$249,999

1092 Fox Run, READING

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,600 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2079330

Coldwell Banker Realty

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340 Mountain View Rd, READING

$425,000

340 Mountain View Rd, READING

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,068 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2079034

RE/MAX Of Reading

New Open House
4550 Hillside Rd, READING

$449,900

4550 Hillside Rd, READING

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,194 SqFt Residential
Thu, Oct 15th, 2026 @ 5pm - 7pm
MLS® # PABK2079410

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

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:

For more information on the City of Reading:

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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