$259,000
5 bd|1.5 ba|1,652 sqft
531 Weiser St, Reading, PA 19601
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
For Sale
Listing description
Step into a completely renovated home behind a classic facade! 553 Gordon Street has been meticulously stripped down and fully reconstructed to offer space, modern efficiency, and ultimate peace of mind. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 1.5 entirely new bathrooms, this is the fully updated Reading rowhome you have been waiting for. Every inch of this home has been updated. The bright, open floor plan welcomes you with durable, modern waterproof flooring that stretches across the entire home. Look up to find brand-new Sheetrock ceilings accented by stunning recessed LED lighting that fills the home with a warm, bright glow. The heart of the home is the gorgeous, fully reimagined kitchen, equipped with all-new cabinetry and plenty of counter space accompanied by a newly added, convenient main-floor half bath. Both bathrooms have been completely rebuilt from top to bottom. A massive structural bonus: all 5 bedrooms are completely private and independent (no walkthrough captive rooms!), offering the perfect setup for a growing family, remote work offices, or guests. You can truly buy with confidence knowing that every major expense has already been taken care of for you: a brand-new roof, all-new replacement windows, entirely updated electrical, a brand-new energy-efficient furnace, and a brand-new water heater. From the freshly painted, welcoming front porch to the final bedroom upstairs, there is absolutely nothing left to do but move your furniture right in. Don't miss out on one of the most thoroughly updated properties in 19601—schedule your tour today!
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Main level1 half bath
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
- Upper level 22 bedrooms
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,712 sq ft
- Heating
- 90% Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- A-Frame
- Year built
- 1900
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,306 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $143
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2075426
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Reading
- Days on NookLocal
- 3 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Combination
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- None
- Total spaces
- 0
Community
- Subdivision
- BERKS COUNTY
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Immediate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Price increased | $245,000 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$220,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $245,000
- County assessment implies
- $61,994
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $536/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 613 RITTER ST, READING, PA 19601 | June 2026 | $222,000 | 5/1 | 1,757 | $218,267 |
| 202 W GREEN ST, READING, PA 19601 | July 2026 | $203,000 | 5/1 | 1,762 | $199,216 |
| 817 CHURCH ST, READING, PA 19601 | November 2025 | $127,700 | 5/1 | 1,701 | $126,794 |
| 1037 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601 | May 2026 | $200,000 | 5/1 | 1,617 | $202,702 |
| 515 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601 | December 2025 | $193,000 | 5/1 | 1,678 | $205,247 |
| 826 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601 | July 2026 | $105,000 | 5/1 | 1,608 | $109,391 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$918 / year
≈ $77 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$919
School tax
READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)
$357
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$179
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality
$382
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $19,900, well below the ~$78,645 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (32.1%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $1,583/year. Factor that into an offer.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($19,900, 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 2025 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.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$49,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,378/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,230
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $77
- Home insurance (est.)
- $71
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.
Area statistics
School district
Reading
- Academic index
- 28.1/100
- Graduation rate
- 77.5%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 17.4%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 9.7%
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.
Map location
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Data last updated: July 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM EDT
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