Beautifull end-row townhome , close to Alvernia University and Allbright College, close to 222 highway. with: NEW KITCHEN, NEW FLOOR, NEW WINDOWS, NEW BATHROOMS, NEW GAS FURNACE, NEW WATER HEATER, NEW WALL AND CEILING and FRESH PAINT 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Could also be used as an investment property. Call to schedule a showing today.
TownhomeProperty Type
1910Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ricardo J Estime• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-373-9900 (broker)
Bought with Karim Davidson• Coldwell Banker Realty
Three Bedroom single bath is a great investment property. This home had a fire in it and has since been gutted and has been structurally fixed, most of the wiring and plumping has already been run. Furnace in the basement just needs to be installed . All new windows in the home. It is being sold AS IS.
Public Records
Aug 17, 2001
Sold
$35,100
$25/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK191344
Jun 29, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2001
Listed
$35,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,940 (+2.4%)
$13,000 + $50,700
$63,700
2025
$2,871 (−11.4%)
$13,000 + $50,700
$63,700
2024
$3,242 (+103.7%)
$13,000 + $60,000
$73,000
2023
$1,591
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2022
$1,591
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2021
$1,591 (+1.0%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2020
$1,575
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2019
$1,575
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2018
$1,575 (+0.7%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2017
$1,564 (+6.2%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2015
$1,473 (+1.2%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2014
$1,455
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2013
$1,455 (+6.0%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2012
$1,373
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2011
$1,373 (+6.8%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2010
$1,286
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
Tax history for 531 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,940 (+2.4%)
$13,000 + $50,700
$63,700
2025
$2,871 (−11.4%)
$13,000 + $50,700
$63,700
2024
$3,242 (+103.7%)
$13,000 + $60,000
$73,000
2023
$1,591
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2022
$1,591
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2021
$1,591 (+1.0%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2020
$1,575
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2019
$1,575
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2018
$1,575 (+0.7%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2017
$1,564 (+6.2%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2015
$1,473 (+1.2%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2014
$1,455
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2013
$1,455 (+6.0%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2012
$1,373
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2011
$1,373 (+6.8%)
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
2010
$1,286
$13,000 + $23,400
$36,400
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,476
Year built
1910
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
14530751851860
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 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
Parking
Parking Information
Off Street, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $23,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,386
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $660
County Tax: $279
School Tax: $653
Tax Assessed Value: $36,400
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $1,591
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: N 5th street
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,476
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 14530751851860
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
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Schools
Northwest Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$200,000 – $242,000
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