$170,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2021

553 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,392 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$71 Per Sq Ft

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 5-minute walk to Centre Park
  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2021

Impressively large 2 unit in Centre Park District that needs nothing. This beautiful building has been meticulously maintained and will impress you with all it has to offer. 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 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 fantastic unit has it own laundry area and separate utilities also. There is 1 off street parking space available for rent across the street. If you are looking for an investment or owner occupied property you have found your home. The current owner has taken great care of this historical building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Klonis

Century 21 Gold License #RS223237L Listed on: 06/18/2021

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Ricardo J Estime

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,251

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,392 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Public Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

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

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,251

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Two (2) Stoves, Two (2) Refrigerators, One (1)-220 A/C, Two (2) room airs built into the wall, Two (2) Window A/C units, Two (2) Washers, Two (2) Dryers
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Impressively large 2 unit in Centre Park District that needs nothing. This beautiful building has been meticulously maintained and will impress you with all it has to offer. 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 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 fantastic unit has it own laundry area and separate utilities also. There is 1 off street parking space available for rent across the street. If you are looking for an investment or owner occupied property you have found your home. The current owner has taken great care of this historical building.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2392
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2392
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 71.07
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2392
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 553

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Public
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 41900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9600.00
  • Land Use Code: 138R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R-3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1455054
  • School Tax: 923.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2251.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-67-73-5468
  • Tax Lot: 5468
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2392
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 09/17/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2000340

Bright MLS

APN: 5307-67-73-5468