OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2011 for $159K

$376,572

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,247/mo

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3 ba

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2,063

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2557 River Rd, Reading, PA 19605

About this home

Quiet, mature neighborhood apart from the city, Riverdale section, located across from wooded parkland and Schuylkill River, Classic Cape Cod on oversized wooded lot with private setting, Heffleger Cherry kitchen with new countertops, Random width hardwood floors, crown molding & chair-rail, built-in dressers in bedrooms, charm & character through-out, first floor office & laundry, spacious room sizes and additional finished lower level with built-in shelves and full bath add an additional 600 sq. ft. of living space, over 1,000 square feet of unfinished storage space, brick patio in rear for summertime fun, 2 car oversized garage, So much to offer, Waterford crystal ceiling light in foyer, Baldwin Brass switch plates & outlet covers, roof replaced 3 years ago, Sitting Pretty on . 60 acre lot, immediate possession!

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Karen Schiavo • Keller Williams Realty Elite-Wyomissing

•610-670-5900 (broker)

•kellymiller@kw.com (broker)

Listed by Neil Schiavo • Keller Williams Realty Elite-Wyomissing

•610-670-5900 (broker)

•kellymiller@kw.com (broker)

Bought with Eric Licht • BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

•610-372-3200 (broker)

•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004478246

Redfin Estimate

$376,572

$218K since sold in October 2011$4,000 since September

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$449,900
F
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Market trends in 19605, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$310K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 2557 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,719 (+2.4%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2025

$5,584 (+1.5%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2024

$5,502 (+1.6%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2023

$5,416

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2022

$5,416

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2021

$5,416 (+1.0%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2020

$5,362

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2019

$5,362

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2018

$5,362 (+0.7%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2017

$5,326 (+6.2%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2015

$5,014 (+1.2%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2014

$4,954

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2013

$4,954 (−5.1%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2012

$5,222

$47,300 + $91,100

$138,400

2011

$5,222 (+6.8%)

$47,300 + $91,100

$138,400

2010

$4,891

$47,300 + $91,100

$138,400

Tax history for 2557 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,719 (+2.4%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2025

$5,584 (+1.5%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2024

$5,502 (+1.6%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2023

$5,416

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2022

$5,416

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2021

$5,416 (+1.0%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2020

$5,362

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2019

$5,362

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2018

$5,362 (+0.7%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2017

$5,326 (+6.2%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2015

$5,014 (+1.2%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2014

$4,954

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2013

$4,954 (−5.1%)

$45,600 + $78,300

$123,900

2012

$5,222

$47,300 + $91,100

$138,400

2011

$5,222 (+6.8%)

$47,300 + $91,100

$138,400

2010

$4,891

$47,300 + $91,100

$138,400

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,790

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berks County

APN

15530817120380

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

R-1

Residential District

The R-1 Districts preserve and enhance low-density areas composed of one-family detached dwellings on relatively large lots. The R-2 Medium Density District provides a variety of one-family detached, semidetached and attached dwellings. The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage, Other

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $91,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Information
Play Equipment, Exterior Lighting

Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $47,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,063
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $138,400
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $5,222

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
High School: READING SENIOR
School District Name: READING

Location Information
Cross Street: RT 12
Directions: Route 12 to River Road Exit, home on Right
Municipality: READING CITY

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,790
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 15530817120380

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

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Schools

Thirteenth & Union El School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi

2/10

Northeast Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

3/10

Reading Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 74-82% chance 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, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$358,000 – $434,000

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Home values near 2557 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2545 River Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1523 Sq. Ft.	$306,906
2600 River Road, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2264 Sq. Ft.	$377,308

Address	Redfin Estimate
2535 River Road, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$429,240
2452 Downing Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$146,604

Address	Redfin Estimate
2501 River Road, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$264,378
2464 Downing Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$289,678

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