NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601

Studio
2 Baths
2,392 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 4, 2025

Last sale price $285,000 $119 Per Sq Ft

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • 5-minute walk to Centre Park
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2025

We have received an offer, and seller is call for Highest and best by Wednesday 6/11 at 7pm ET. large 2 unit in Centre Park District. The first unit is the first floor and the basement and has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. It has its own gas heat and electric hot water. This unit has a very large living room with a new hard wood floors and a private rear deck. The Second unit consists of the second and third floor and it has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with its own screened in rear porch. This unit has its own laundry area and also a separate utility. There is 1 off street parking space available for rent across the street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ricardo J Estime

(610) 373-9900 ricardo.estime@cbhomes.com Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 06/06/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

William Roman

(610) 779-2500 office@c21gold.com Century 21 Gold License #rs318326

Century 21 Gold

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,321

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 1,742

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • 2,392 Sq Ft Home
  • Duplex
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-67-73-5468

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,321

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Expected On Market: 6/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Total Sq Ft: 2392
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2392
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 119.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2392
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2321.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-67-73-5468
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $285,000 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Off Market $285,000 -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $285,000 -1.7% $119 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $290,000 +70.6% $121 / Sq Ft
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Sold $170,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 For Sale $170,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2021 06/18/21 For Sale $170,000 -- $71 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $1,454 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2025 $1,398 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2024 $2,287 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2023 $2,251 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2022 $2,251 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2021 $2,251 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2020 $2,229 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2019 $2,229 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2018 $2,229 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2017 $2,214 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2016 $1,265 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2015 $1,265 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
2014 $1,164 $51,500 $9,600 $41,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2057846

Bright MLS

APN: 5307-67-73-5468

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