$197,500
523 S 15 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
This middle-of-row townhouse in Shillington offers a convenient location, a basement garage, and a great view off the rear deck. There is also a third floor BR which could actually be 2 more BRs, plus a large closet, and electric heat. This 4th/5th BR was created when a dormer was installed. The living room is large with a dining room area if needed, and the kitchen & dining area are open and pleasant. The cabinets are newer, there is an "island", a range, and a refrigerator. The door from the kitchen to the rear deck provides access to an awesome view, and that rear porch/deck is a wonderful place to sit and see the 4th of July fireworks, the Boro of Shillington, and the distant mountains to the north. There is hardwood in the first and second floors, and there is a rug on the floor of the attic bedroom/s. The bedroom closet space in this home is exceptional. The covered front porch is a lovely place to sit and relax and watch the world go by on 2nd St. The seller has owned the home for many years, and was very happy there with her family.
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Listed for sale | $197,500 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
$207,000
Above the asking price by 5%.
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
Estimated at current rates
$3,429 / year
≈ $286 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$3,533
-2.9% at current rates
School tax
GOVERNOR MIFFLIN · 33.12 mills (2025-26)
$2,305
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$627
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality
$497
Recomputed from the county assessment ($69,600, 1994 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Berks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,335/mo
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
School district
Governor Mifflin
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Berks County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
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