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 $362K
Lowest Price $0
Highest Price $6.5M
Total Listings 369
Avg. Days On Market 95
Avg. Price/SQFT $117

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523 Linden St, READING

$150,000

523 Linden St, READING

4 Beds 1 Bath 1,260 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070642

RE/MAX Of Reading

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118 Midland Ave, READING

$140,500

118 Midland Ave, READING

2 Beds 1 Bath 940 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070644

Realty 365

New Open House
29 Keppel Ave, READING

$274,900

29 Keppel Ave, READING

2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,874 SqFt Residential
Thu, Apr 16th, 2026 @ 3pm - 5pm
MLS® # PABK2070610

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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3812 Reiff Pl, READING

$359,900

3812 Reiff Pl, READING

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,128 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070636

RE/MAX Of Reading

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49-6 Holly Dr, READING

$1,650

49-6 Holly Dr, READING

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,161 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # PABK2070628

Atlas Land and Homes

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1668 E Thistle Dr, READING

$600,000

1668 E Thistle Dr, READING

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,302 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070634

RE/MAX Of Reading

New Open House
4 Cherrywood Rd, READING

$430,000

4 Cherrywood Rd, READING

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,421 SqFt Residential
Wed, Apr 22nd, 2026 @ 4:30pm - 6:30pm
MLS® # PABK2070588

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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735 N 9th St, READING

$150,000

735 N 9th St, READING

6 Beds 1 Bath 2,340 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070606

JM Diamond Realty

New
241 Mcclellan St, READING

$268,800

241 Mcclellan St, READING

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,800 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070570

RE/MAX Of Reading

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1232 Locust St, READING

$264,900

1232 Locust St, READING

5 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,646 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070600

Realty One Group Alliance

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1740 Acorn Dr, READING

$299,000

1740 Acorn Dr, READING

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,536 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070562

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

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226 N Miller St, READING

$269,900

226 N Miller St, READING

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,392 SqFt Residential MLS® # PABK2070392

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:

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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