For sale

$310,000

505 Sherwood St, Reading, PA 19607

2beds

1,176sqft

$2,061/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

0.26 Acres Lot

$305,700 Zestimate^®

$264/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy fireplaceLevel backyardFirst floor laundrySpacious family roomLovely rear patioTwo comfortable bedrooms

Welcome home to this well maintained property offering space, comfort, and important. The oversized living room features a cozy fireplace, creating a perfect gathering place for family and friends. The main level offers two comfortable bedrooms in the convenience of a first floor laundry, along with a full bath and powder room. Downstairs you will find a Spacious family room that provides additional living and entertaining space. Enjoy peace of mind with major improvements already completed, including a three-year-old roof, new furnace, and new AC condenser. The attached one car garage offers Inside access for added convenience. Step outside to a lovely rear patio overlooking a level backyard_ Ideal for relaxing, and outdoor entertain entertaining. This home has great fundamentals and is ready for his next owner to make it their own. Showings will start Saturday at 3:00 PM. Call for your Showing today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Utility Room

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 168 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 14

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10 X 12

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 117 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9 X 13

Family room

Level: Lower
Area: 260 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 X 20

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 112 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8 X 14

Laundry

Level: Main
Area: 60 Square Feet
Dimensions: 6 X 10

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 273 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 X 21

Utility room

Level: Lower
Area: 260 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 X 20

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room

Features

Windows: Replacement
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,176
Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,176
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Exterior features: Lighting
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres
Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 77439620902737
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Architectural Shingle,Pitched

Condition

Excellent
New construction: No
Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Septic
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Cable

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading
Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $264/sqft
Tax assessed value: $106,100
Annual tax amount: $5,061
Date on market: 8/12/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Listing terms: Cash,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
Inclusions: Washer & Dryer
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$305,700

$290,000 - $321,000

$1,739/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/12/2026	Listed for sale	$310,000+106.7%$264/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2076782 Report a problem
12/3/2018	Sold	$150,000$128/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,228 +8.1%	$106,100
2024	$4,837 +2.7%	$106,100
2023	$4,711 +1.1%	$106,100
2022	$4,657 +1.2%	$106,100
2021	$4,604	$106,100
2020	$4,604 +1.2%	$106,100
2019	$4,551 +1.2%	$106,100
2018	$4,498 +1.9%	$106,100
2017	$4,415 +192.6%	$106,100
2016	$1,509 +9.4%	$106,100
2015	$1,379	$106,100
2014	--	$106,100
2013	--	$106,100
2012	--	$106,100
2011	--	$106,100
2010	--	$106,100
2009	--	$106,100
2008	--	$106,100
2007	--	$106,100
2006	--	$106,100
2005	--	$106,100
2004	--	$106,100
2003	--	$106,100
2002	--	$106,100
2000	--	$106,100