Opportunity knocks at 514 Laurel St! Bring your vision to this South Side city home, ideally located just minutes from downtown Reading with quick access to major highways. This property offers 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, and with a few thoughtful updates, it has the potential to shine again. Step inside to a formal living room and dining room featuring laminate wood flooring. The spacious kitchen offers plenty of room to work with and retains charming wooden cabinets. A convenient first-floor half bath adds to the home's functionality. Out back, you'll find an enclosed patio, perfect for a workshop, extra storage, or a quiet place to unwind. The second floor includes three bedrooms and the main bathroom, all with generous closet space. The third floor hosts a large fourth bedroom, offering even more flexibility.
Sold for $132,000
$132,000
514 Laurel St, Reading, PA 19602
4beds
1,324sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
871 Square Feet Lot
$134,200 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$1,853 Estimated rent
Home value
$134,200
$125,000 - $144,000
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Listed by:
Juan Cortes-Carreno 610-372-3200,
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Bought with:
Juan Cortes-Carreno, RS335816
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2066334
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiant, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,324
- Total interior livable area: 1,324 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,324
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Free, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Street
Lot
- Size: 871 sqft
- Features: Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 01530643870325
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition,Pitched,Rubber
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Sold | $132,000+5.7%$100/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2066334 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2025 | Pending sale | $124,900$94/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2066334 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2025 | Listing removed | $124,900$94/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2066334 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $124,900+204.6%$94/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2066334 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2020 | Sold | $41,000+3.8%$31/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2001 | Sold | $39,500$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,267 +1.5% | $28,100 |
| 2024 | $1,248 +1.6% | $28,100 |
| 2023 | $1,228 | $28,100 |
| 2022 | $1,228 | $28,100 |
| 2021 | $1,228 +1% | $28,100 |
| 2020 | $1,216 | $28,100 |
| 2019 | $1,216 | $28,100 |
| 2018 | $1,216 +0.7% | $28,100 |
| 2017 | $1,208 +75% | $28,100 |
| 2016 | $690 +8.7% | $28,100 |
| 2015 | $635 | $28,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $28,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19602
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Tyson-Schoener El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Southwest Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$134,200
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