For Sale2d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
518 Johnson St
Reading, PA, 19601 • 19601 • Berks County
$119,900
$156/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
768Sqft
0.01 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
None Available
19601
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
2d on Market
Listed Apr 7, 2026
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$156/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1900 · Historic
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.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$782/month
Principal & Interest$622
Property Tax$120
Insurance$40
Down payment20% ($23,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $95,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1900
HeatingHot Water, Baseboard, Oil
CoolingNone
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot435 sqft
Days on Zillow2 Days
Price/sqft$156
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleOther
Year built1900
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Baseboard, Oil
CoolingNone
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
Lot435 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood19601
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$508
Parcel15530764421923
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Refrigerator
Oven/Range - Electric
Water Heater
Heating
Hot Water
Baseboard
Oil
Cooling
None
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Brick
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market2
Est. value$113,900
Est. rent$1,357/mo
Tax rate1.51%
Price/sqft$156
On marketApr 7, 2026
PostedApr 7, 2026
Last sold$33,000
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views270
Favorites16
How are the schools in Reading?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Reading, PA, 19601
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 7, 2026Listed For Sale$119,900$156Bright MLS
Nov 3, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network Premium
Nov 3, 2022Price Change$1,000$1Zillow Rental Network Premium
Sep 30, 2022Listed For Rent$1,100$1Zillow Rental Network Premium
Jul 25, 2022Listing Removed$65,000$85Bright MLS
Jul 15, 2022Price Change$65,000$85Bright MLS
Jul 10, 2022Listed For Sale$70,000$91Bright MLS
Sep 19, 2019Listing Removed$665$1Bold Property Management
Sep 14, 2019Price Change$665$1Bold Property Management
Sep 2, 2019Listed For Rent$675$1Bold Property Management
Jul 31, 2019Sold$33,000$43Public Record
Jul 20, 2019Pending Sale$37,900$49BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
May 20, 2019Listed For Sale$37,900$49BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Oct 6, 2006Sold$8,000$10Public Record
Jun 15, 2006Sold$7,200$9Public Record
Listed For Sale$119,900
Apr 7, 2026•$156/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Nov 3, 2022•Zillow Rental Network Premium
Price Change$1,000
Nov 3, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network Premium
Listed For Rent$1,100
Sep 30, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network Premium
Listing Removed$65,000
Jul 25, 2022•$85/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$65,000
Jul 15, 2022•$85/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$70,000
Jul 10, 2022•$91/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$665
Sep 19, 2019•$1/sqft•Bold Property Management
Price Change$665
Sep 14, 2019•$1/sqft•Bold Property Management
Listed For Rent$675
Sep 2, 2019•$1/sqft•Bold Property Management
Sold$33,000
Jul 31, 2019•$43/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$37,900
Jul 20, 2019•$49/sqft•BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Listed For Sale$37,900
May 20, 2019•$49/sqft•BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Sold$8,000
Oct 6, 2006•$10/sqft•Public Record
Sold$7,200
Jun 15, 2006•$9/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$496$11,000
Apr 9, 2024$488$11,000
Apr 9, 2023$481$11,000
Apr 9, 2022$481$11,000
Apr 9, 2021$481$11,000
Apr 9, 2020$476$11,000
Apr 9, 2019$476$11,000
Apr 9, 2018$476$11,000
Apr 9, 2017$473$11,000
Apr 9, 2016$270$11,000
Apr 9, 2015$249$11,000
Apr 9, 2014—$11,000
Apr 9, 2013—$11,000
Apr 9, 2012—$11,000
Apr 9, 2011—$11,000
Apr 9, 2010—$11,000
Apr 9, 2009—$11,000
Apr 9, 2008—$11,000
Apr 9, 2007—$11,000
Apr 9, 2006—$11,000
Apr 9, 2005—$11,000
Apr 9, 2004—$11,000
Apr 9, 2003—$11,000
Apr 9, 2002—$11,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Reading, PA • Berks County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
19601196021960419605196061960719608196101961119640
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