Sold248d on marketHistoric · 122 yrs
553 Center St
Reading, PA, 19605 • 19605 • Berks County
$270,000
$113/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,392Sqft
0.04 acLot
1904Built
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Character Home
Built 1904 · 122 years of history
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4 views
People checking out this listing
248 days on market
Established listing
$113/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Apartment · Built 1904 · Historic
553 Center St, Reading, PA 19605 is a apartment home that contains 2,392 sq ft and was built in 1904. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home last sold for $270,000 in August 2025. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $1,880/mo.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,666/month
Principal & Interest$1,306
Property Tax$270
Insurance$90
Down payment20% ($54,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $216,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeApartment
Year Built1904
HeatingOther, Other
CoolingCentral
ParkingNo Data
Property
Home typeApartment
Year built1904
Systems
HeatingOther, Other
CoolingCentral
Constructionmasonry
Parking & Outdoor
Lot1,742 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood19605
Annual tax$2,321
Parcel14530767735468
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Other
Other
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Brick
Construction
masonry
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market248
Est. rent$1,880/mo
Tax rate1.51%
Price/sqft$113
Last sold$270,000
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Reading?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Reading, PA, 19605
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 4, 2025Sold$270,000$113Public Record
Sep 28, 2021Sold$170,000$71Public Record
Apr 22, 2003Sold$60,000$25Public Record
Sold$270,000
Aug 4, 2025•$113/sqft•Public Record
Sold$170,000
Sep 28, 2021•$71/sqft•Public Record
Sold$60,000
Apr 22, 2003•$25/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,321$51,500
Apr 10, 2024$2,287$51,500
Apr 10, 2023$2,251$51,500
Apr 10, 2022$2,251$51,500
Apr 10, 2021$2,251$51,500
Apr 10, 2020$2,229$51,500
Apr 10, 2019$2,229$51,500
Apr 10, 2018$2,229$51,500
Apr 10, 2017$2,214$51,500
Apr 10, 2016$1,265$51,500
Apr 10, 2015$1,164$51,500
Apr 10, 2014—$51,500
Apr 10, 2013—$51,500
Apr 10, 2012—$51,500
Apr 10, 2011—$51,500
Apr 10, 2010—$51,500
Apr 10, 2009—$51,500
Apr 10, 2008—$51,500
Apr 10, 2007—$51,500
Apr 10, 2006—$51,500
Apr 10, 2005—$51,500
Apr 10, 2004—$51,500
Apr 10, 2003—$51,500
Apr 10, 2002—$51,500
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Local context around this listing
Reading, PA • Berks County
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Nearby zip codes
19601196021960419605196061960719608196101961119640
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