521 Douglass St

$275,000
Price
5
Beds
2,023 Sq. Ft.
$136 / Sq. Ft.
2,023
Sq. Ft.
$136
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious property located in Reading, PA, ideal for large families or investors. This home features 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, functional kitchen, terrace, and a private backyard, perfect for family enjoyment and gatherings. The property offers a comfortable and versatile layout with great potential for customization or investment. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and major roads. Natural gas heat,Spacious property located in Reading, PA, ideal for large families or investors. This home features 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, functional kitchen, terrace, and a private backyard, perfect for family enjoyment and gatherings. The property offers a comfortable and versatile layout with great potential for customization or investment. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and major roads. Natural gas heat,

Property Details for 521 Douglass Street

Tax ID Number
11-5317-61-12-0555
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 04:21 PM

Property Details for 521 Douglass Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2066332
Days on Market6
Taxes$1,654 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
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Building Information for 521 Douglass Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,497 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,359

Property Taxes

$138

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 521 Douglass Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $36,700
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $331
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $24,700
  • City Town Tax: $665
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 0555
  • School Tax: $658
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,023.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,341.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,023.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1449137
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 521 Douglass Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2066332

$275,000
Mar 22, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #619257656

$85,000

+517.2% / yr

Aug 25, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #605211708

$30,000

-20.0% / yr

Jan 16, 2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007361750

$49,900
Jun 20, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007361750

$54,900
Feb 1, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #349333130

$83,000

+258.7% / yr

Feb 1, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1004162244

$83,000
Dec 26, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004162244

Nov 12, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004162244

$84,900
Jan 31, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #325069270

$23,000
Jan 14, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004598754

$23,000
Dec 19, 2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1004598754

Dec 15, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004598754

$19,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2066332

$275,000
03/22/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #619257656

$85,000

+517.2% / yr

08/25/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #605211708

$30,000

-20.0% / yr

01/16/2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007361750

$49,900
06/20/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007361750

$54,900
02/01/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #349333130

$83,000

+258.7% / yr

02/01/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1004162244

$83,000
12/26/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004162244

11/12/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004162244

$84,900
01/31/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #325069270

$23,000
01/14/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004598754

$23,000
12/19/2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1004598754

12/15/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004598754

$19,900

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

Public Records for 521 Douglass Street

Taxable ValueLand$14,000Additions$40,100Total$54,100
Tax Record2025$1,468 ($122 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,874 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,874 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,178 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1898CountyBERKSAPN14530759840731

Schools near 521 Douglass Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Riverside El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Southwest Middle School
Public6 to 7

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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521 Douglass Street is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19601. This property was listed for sale on December 16, 2025 by Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks, it's currently listed at $275,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on March 22, 2018. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Riverside El School, Central Middle School and Reading Senior High School. 521 Douglass Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 2,023 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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