Spanning 1,280 sq. ft. , this side-by-side property offers a full basement, providing ample storage or potential for additional living space. The brick front and vinyl siding ensure durability while enhancing curb appeal. With a lot size of 0.05 acres, this property features a detached carport with space for two vehicles, making it convenient for tenants. The alley access adds to the ease of parking and maintenance. Investors will appreciate the potential for steady rental income in a desirable location. The full basement offers possibilities for expansion or conversion, increasing the property's value. With its classic charm and modern potential, it invites you to explore the possibilities of creating a thriving rental portfolio. Don't miss out on this opportunity to secure a valuable asset!
Millmont, located between Penn Avenue and the Schuylkill River, is a residential and industrial Reading neighborhood with brick mill-era buildings and river-adjacent streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Penn Avenue corridor near the river crossings, where small storefronts, service counters, and workshop bays set a practical, working-day rhythm. Rows of compact brick homes and older walk-ups sit alongside light-industrial blocks that hint at Reading’s manufacturing past. River views and flat streets shape a straightforward, walkable layout. Nearby civic and cultural anchors in central Reading add galleries, markets, and performance spaces to the routine.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Bedrooms
One 1-bedroom unit and two 2-bedroom units (multi-unit property)
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Brick front and vinyl siding
Stone foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures noted
Home design
Semi-detached property
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Detached carport with 2 spaces
Alley access
Construction
Asphalt roof
Mixed plumbing
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electrical service
Oil hot water and hot water supply
Financial info
Two total units (both leased)
Rent control not in effect
Electricity and solar
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GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!! Building has 1st floor 1 bedroom apartment that is HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. Handicap bathroom with walk-in bath and electronic toilet. Eat-in kitchen with 23-handle cabinet storage. Well kept home with manicured landscaping with alley access also. 2-Car Port in rear. 2nd floor is a tenant occupied apartment with a tenant that has been paying on-time for 10 years! Great opportunity for rental income while living on first floor! Come check out this very nice property in a quiet neighborhood that is only blocks from shopping and rt 422.
BRIGHT MLS #1002115370
Aug 2, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jul 20, 2018
Listed
$100,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 2014
Sold
$54,800
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,927 (+2.4%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2025
$2,858 (+1.5%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2024
$2,815 (+1.6%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2023
$2,772
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2022
$2,772
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2021
$2,772 (+1.0%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2020
$2,744
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2019
$2,744
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2018
$2,744 (+0.7%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2017
$2,725 (+6.2%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2015
$2,565 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2014
$2,535
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2013
$2,535 (+6.0%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2012
$2,392
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2011
$2,392 (+6.8%)
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
2010
$2,241
$17,300 + $46,100
$63,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,280
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
18530650655514
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
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
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 22-32% 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Reading, PA • 19611
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Redfin Estimate for 25 Arlington St
$214,641
$5,359 under list price of $220K
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