Face lift!! Carpet and paint thru-out. .. Unique opportunity to own a charming Reading Twin. One of the few twin homes available in the City of Reading. Charming with spacious rooms throughout. First floor includes Living room w/ 10' ceilings, formal dining room and main floor bonus room can be used for many purposes including craft room, office or play room. The kitchen has been redone to include double hung windows, flooring and backsplash, double bowl sink, garbage disposal. The Summer kitchen in the lower level offers a walk-in fireplace and provides a chance for additional living space or a perfect place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors without those pesky bugs. Foyer entrance features an open staircase and crown molding. Additional features include deep window sills, claw foot tub and lots of storage both in the basement level as well as the built-ins in the attic. Covered porch off the 3rd bedroom and dining room. A 4th bedroom would be available with the addition of a heat source in the attic.
BRIGHT MLS #1009378806
Jan 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 10, 2011
Listed
$67,900
$28/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008917542
Sep 30, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2010
Listed
$76,900
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 2009
Sold
$82,500
$34/sq ft
TREND #5501362
Sep 10, 2009
Sold
$82,500
$34/sq ft
Mar 17, 2009
Listed
$89,900
$37/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005187092
Sep 10, 2009
Sold
$82,500
$34/sq ft
Aug 28, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2009
Listed
$89,900
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,213 (+2.4%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2025
$3,137 (+1.5%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2024
$3,091 (+1.6%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2023
$3,043
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2022
$3,043
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2021
$3,043 (+1.0%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2020
$3,012
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2019
$3,012
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2018
$3,012 (+0.7%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2017
$2,992 (+6.3%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2015
$2,816 (+1.2%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2014
$2,783
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2013
$2,783 (+6.0%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2012
$2,626
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2011
$2,626 (+6.8%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2010
$2,460
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
Tax history for 1608 Mineral Spring Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,213 (+2.4%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2025
$3,137 (+1.5%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2024
$3,091 (+1.6%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2023
$3,043
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2022
$3,043
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2021
$3,043 (+1.0%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2020
$3,012
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2019
$3,012
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2018
$3,012 (+0.7%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2017
$2,992 (+6.3%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2015
$2,816 (+1.2%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2014
$2,783
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2013
$2,783 (+6.0%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2012
$2,626
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2011
$2,626 (+6.8%)
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
2010
$2,460
$15,200 + $54,400
$69,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,406
Year built
1866
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
16531606480951
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $54,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $15,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,406
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,262
County Tax: $533
School Tax: $1,248
Tax Assessed Value: $69,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,043
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,406
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1866
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 16531606480951
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Sixteenth & Haak El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.0mi
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Central Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$200,000 – $242,000
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