Step into a completely renovated home behind a classic facade! 553 Gordon Street has been meticulously stripped down and fully reconstructed to offer space, modern efficiency, and ultimate peace of mind. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 1.5 entirely new bathrooms, this is the fully updated Reading rowhome you have been waiting for. Every inch of this home has been updated. The bright, open floor plan welcomes you with durable, modern waterproof flooring that stretches across the entire home. Look up to find brand-new Sheetrock ceilings accented by stunning recessed LED lighting that fills the home with a warm, bright glow. The heart of the home is the gorgeous, fully reimagined kitchen, equipped with all-new cabinetry and plenty of counter space accompanied by a newly added, convenient main-floor half bath. Both bathrooms have been completely rebuilt from top to bottom. A massive structural bonus: all 5 bedrooms are completely private and independent (no walkthrough captive rooms!), offering the perfect setup for a growing family, remote work offices, or guests. You can truly buy with confidence knowing that every major expense has already been taken care of for you: a brand-new roof, all-new replacement windows, entirely updated electrical, a brand-new energy-efficient furnace, and a brand-new water heater. From the freshly painted, welcoming front porch to the final bedroom upstairs, there is absolutely nothing left to do but move your furniture right in. Don't miss out on one of the most thoroughly updated properties in 19601—schedule your tour today!
Pending
Price cut: $10K (8/13)
$235,000
553 Gordon St, Reading, PA 19601
5beds
1,712sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$230,400 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Durable modern waterproof flooringBrand-new roofBright open floor planAll-new replacement windowsStunning recessed led lightingGorgeous fully reimagined kitchenBrand-new sheetrock ceilings
- 81 days
- 127
- 1
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Soranyi Lozano Guzman 484-550-0230,
Coldwell Banker Realty 6103739900
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2075426
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Combination
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,712
- Total interior livable area: 1,712 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,712
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 15530764432275
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Berks County
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $19,900
- Annual tax amount: $919
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$230,400
$219,000 - $242,000
$1,643/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Pending sale | $235,000$137/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$137/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+24400%$143/sqft |
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| 2/9/2006 | Sold | $1,000$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $897 +1.5% | $19,900 |
| 2024 | $884 +1.6% | $19,900 |
| 2023 | $870 | $19,900 |
| 2022 | $870 | $19,900 |
| 2021 | $870 +1% | $19,900 |
| 2020 | $861 | $19,900 |
| 2019 | $861 | $19,900 |
| 2018 | $861 +0.7% | $19,900 |
| 2017 | $856 +75% | $19,900 |
| 2016 | $489 +8.7% | $19,900 |
| 2015 | $450 | $19,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $19,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $19,900 |
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Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
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.





