1278 Reading Road

Closed 7/23/26
Closed 7/23/26
Front Exterior
Front Exterior
Unit 1 Living Room
Unit 1 Living Room
Unit 1 Living Room
Unit 1 Kitchen/Dining
Unit 1 Kitchen/Dining
Unit 1 Kitchen/Dining
Unit 1 Kitchen
Unit 1 Kitchen/Dining
Unit 1 Launry Room
Unit 1 Bedroom 1
Unit 1 Bedroom 1
Unit 1 Bedroom 2
Unit 1 Bedroom 2
Unit 1 Bathroom
Unit 1 Bathroom
Unit 2 Living Room
Unit 2 Living Room
Unit 2 Living Room
Unit 2 Kitchen/Dining
Unit 2 Kitchen
Unit 2 Kitchen
Unit 2 Kitchen/Dining
Unit 2 Kitchen/Dining
Unit 2 Bedroom 1
Unit 2 Bedroom 1
Unit 2 Bedroom 2
Unit 2 Bedroom 2
Unit 2 Laundry Room
Unit 2 Bathroom
Back View
Back View
Back View
Back View
Last Sold Price
$258,000
4 beds2,218 sqft$116/sqft
1278 Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517

Description

Excellent investment and potential Airbnb opportunity in Brecknock Township, Denver PA! This well-maintained duplex features two occupied long-term rental units, making it a strong addition to any investment portfolio. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and convenient in-unit laundry. The property has separate electric and heating systems for each unit, helping to simplify management and tenant utility responsibilities. The upper unit currently rents for $900/month and the lower unit rents...Excellent investment and potential Airbnb opportunity in Brecknock Township, Denver PA! This well-maintained duplex features two occupied long-term rental units, making it a strong addition to any investment portfolio. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and convenient in-unit laundry. The property has separate electric and heating systems for each unit, helping to simplify management and tenant utility responsibilities. The upper unit currently rents for $900/month and the lower unit rents for $950/month. The first-floor unit also features a recently updated bathroom with a handicap-accessible shower and new carpeting. Major improvements have already been completed, including recent sewer pipe improvements (2025), a newer rubber roof with a 20-year warranty (2024), new HVAC system (2024), updated water heaters, and a new pressure-treated deck. Located in a convenient Denver location within Brecknock Township, this property offers reliable rental income with solid long-term tenants already in place. Whether you’re looking to expand your investment portfolio or explore the potential for a future Airbnb or short-term rental opportunity, this duplex offers excellent versatility with many important capital improvements already completed!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/23/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mariel A Gniewoz • Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
    P: (610) 310-6408 mgwrealestate@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Kelly R Delikat • Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
    P: (267) 784-2118 kdelikat@gmail.com

Property Details for 1278 Reading Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PALA2089138
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$2,478 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1850
Lot Size
0.08 AC / 3,485 SF
County
Lancaster County
Tax ID Number
040-52701-0-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
06-04-2026
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (LANCASTER PA)
Municipality
BRECKNOCK TWP
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
No
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,218.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
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Building Information for 1278 Reading Road

Stories2Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,485 SF

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Property Information for 1278 Reading Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: EASTERN LANCASTER COUNTY
  • School District County ID: 300200397372
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LANCASTER
  • MLS Area: Brecknock Twp (10504)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $134,900
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $432
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $108,100
  • City Town Tax: $162
  • Land Assessed Value: $26,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $1,885
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,218.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 3979024
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Site
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.MarielSells.com

Property History for 1278 Reading Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2089144

$258,000—
Jul 23, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2089138

$258,000—
Jun 23, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2089144

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2089144

$258,000
07/23/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2089138

$258,000
06/23/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2089144

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1278 Reading Road

Taxable ValueLand$26,800Additions$108,100Total$134,900
Tax Record2026$2,478 ($206 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,218 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,218 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850Year Renovated1850ZoningRMCountyLANCASTERAPN040-52701-0-0000

Schools near 1278 Reading Road

This home is within Eastern Lancaster County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Holland Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Garden Spot Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Garden Spot Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Blue Ball El School
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
New Holland Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Garden Spot Middle School
Public7 to 8

Garden Spot Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Blue Ball El School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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