Great investment opportunity at 521 S. 19th Street! This 2-unit property offers strong income potential with previous rental income of $1,200/month for the first-floor unit and $1,400/month for the second-floor unit. The first-floor unit features 1 bedroom, while the spacious second-floor unit offers 1 bedroom with the potential to be converted into a 2-bedroom for added value and increased rental income. Private parking adds an extra bonus for tenants and convenience for owners alike. With just minor cosmetic updates needed, this property is full of potential for an investor or owner-occupant ready to bring their vision to life. Conveniently located near local amenities, shopping, and transportation. Don’t miss the opportunity to add this income-producing property to your portfolio! Contact us to schedule your private showing today.
For sale
$265,000
521 S 19th St, Reading, PA 19606
2beds
--baths
1,520sqft
Duplex
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$260,500 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private parking
- 50 days |
- 198 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jose Manzueta 484-219-9232,
JM Diamond Realty 6107506078
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2072032
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Full,Heated,Garage Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,520
- Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 16531641575380
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,252
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Exclusions: Owner Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$260,500
$247,000 - $274,000
$1,401/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000$174/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2072032 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Listing removed | $265,000$174/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072032 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+15.2%$174/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072032 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Sold | $230,000-6.1%$151/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2048814 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Pending sale | $245,000+4.3%$161/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2048814 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2040248 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2024 | Pending sale | $234,900$155/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2040248 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2024 | Price change | $234,900+2.2%$155/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2040248 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2024 | Price change | $229,900-2.1%$151/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2040248 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $234,900+80.7%$155/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2040248 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2023 | Sold | $130,000$86/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2037770 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2023 | Pending sale | $130,000$86/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2037770 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $130,000$86/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2037770 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,353 +1.5% | $74,400 |
| 2024 | $3,304 +1.6% | $74,400 |
| 2023 | $3,252 | $74,400 |
| 2022 | $3,252 | $74,400 |
| 2021 | $3,252 +1% | $74,400 |
| 2020 | $3,220 +141.4% | $74,400 |
| 2019 | $1,334 | $74,400 |
| 2018 | $1,334 -58.3% | $74,400 |
| 2017 | $3,199 +139.8% | $74,400 |
| 2016 | $1,334 -20.7% | $74,400 |
| 2015 | $1,681 | $74,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $74,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sixteenth & Haak El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
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