$140,000
4 bd|1 ba|975 sqft
520 S 17 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606
Listed by JM Diamond Realty
For Sale1 of 1
Listing description
Welcome to this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 1-bath home, priced at $139,900! Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking for an affordable place to call home or an investor seeking your next opportunity, this property is worth a look. Offering approximately 1,374 square feet of living space, this home has been well cared for and features a gas furnace, spacious living areas, and plenty of room to make it your own. Conveniently located and ready for its next owner, this property offers great value at an attractive price. Property is being sold as-is. Schedule your showing today! More photos coming soon. Agent is responsible for verifying square footage.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,374 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Straight Thru
- Year built
- 1900
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres (871 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $102
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2074510
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Reading
- Days on market
- Just listed
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900 |
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
$135,791
$129,001$142,580
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $139,900
- County assessment implies
- $78,557
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $727/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 CARPENTER ST, READING, PA 19602 | March 2026 | $178,900 | 4/1 | 1,378 | $180,367 |
| 814 MASTER ST, READING, PA 19602 | June 2026 | $143,500 | 4/1 | 1,395 | $142,084 |
| 929 SPRUCE ST, READING, PA 19602 | March 2026 | $205,000 | 4/1 | 1,342 | $211,116 |
| 42 MAPLE ST, READING, PA 19602 | February 2026 | $127,000 | 4/1 | 1,337 | $130,594 |
| 122 MAPLE ST, READING, PA 19602 | March 2026 | $95,000 | 4/1 | 1,418 | $93,069 |
| 514 LAUREL ST, READING, PA 19602 | January 2026 | $132,000 | 4/1 | 1,324 | $137,143 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$1,246 / year
≈ $104 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$1,246
School tax
READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)
$484
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$243
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality
$519
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $27,000 — well below the ~$48,084 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (34.4%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $568/year. Worth pricing in.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($27,000, 1994 base year) × current millage — 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
$27,980 (20%)
6.75%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$871/mo
- Principal & interest
- $726
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $104
- Home insurance (est.)
- $41
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. 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%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks Countycrime & safety numbers →
FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.
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 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM EDT
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