Investment Opportunity – 518 Johnson St, Reading, PA 19601 Great chance to add a reliable rental property to your portfolio. This attached rowhome features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, with strong rental income potential and low operating costs. The tenant is responsible for electric and gas heat, helping to reduce owner expenses. Conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and major roadways, this property is appealing to long-term tenants. A practical addition for investors seeking steady cash flow in the Reading area.
For sale
Price cut: $11K (6/3)
$98,900
518 Johnson St, Reading, PA 19601
3beds
768sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
435 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached rowhome
- 81 days |
- 1,057 |
- 55 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Trent Stauffer 610-373-8701,
Bold Realty 6103738701
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2070362
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 768
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 435 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 15530764421923
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,000
- Annual tax amount: $508
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Electric Range And Refrigerator
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,319/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $98,900-10%$129/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $109,900-4.4%$143/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $115,000-4.1%$150/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,900+84.5%$156/sqft |
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| 11/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/3/2022 | Price change | $1,000-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,100+65.4%$1/sqft |
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| 7/25/2022 | Listing removed | $65,000$85/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Price change | $65,000-7.1%$85/sqft |
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| 7/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $70,000+112.1%$91/sqft |
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| 9/19/2019 | Listing removed | $665$1/sqft |
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| 9/14/2019 | Price change | $665-1.5%$1/sqft |
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| 9/2/2019 | Listed for rent | $675$1/sqft |
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| 7/31/2019 | Sold | $33,000-12.9%$43/sqft |
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| 7/20/2019 | Pending sale | $37,900$49/sqft |
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| 5/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $37,900+373.8%$49/sqft |
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| 10/6/2006 | Sold | $8,000+11.1%$10/sqft |
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| 6/15/2006 | Sold | $7,200$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $496 +1.5% | $11,000 |
| 2024 | $488 +1.6% | $11,000 |
| 2023 | $481 | $11,000 |
| 2022 | $481 | $11,000 |
| 2021 | $481 +1% | $11,000 |
| 2020 | $476 | $11,000 |
| 2019 | $476 | $11,000 |
| 2018 | $476 +0.7% | $11,000 |
| 2017 | $473 +75% | $11,000 |
| 2016 | $270 +8.7% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $249 | $11,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $11,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Northwest El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19601
- 518 Johnson St
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