$2,849 Closing Credit¹
#PABK2057044, Deb Bensinger, Listing Office: RE/MAX Of Reading
$239,900 List price
531 Franklin St West Reading, PA 19611
$2,849
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,152 sqft
0.09 acres
$208 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 531 Franklin St
Super affordable semi in West Reading, Wyomissing Schools! This spacious home will wow you with all its conveniences: half a block to restaurants, shopping, schools, hospital, and plenty of off-street parking in the rear. If you like being outside, you'll love the oversized fenced yard and deck. The house features a first-floor laundry/mud room, oak kitchen that is a treat to cook in with a lot of cabinet space, spacious living room and dining room with wood floors and great bedrooms sizes. The house is very efficient with all gas hot water and new gas heater. The taxes are super low which make this house very affordable. When you go to the second floor, you'll find two generous bedrooms and a full bathroom with another room on the third floor that can be an office or craft room. This house is move in ready and waiting for its new owner. Don't miss this before it's gone!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water, Radiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,152 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingAsphalt Driveway, Driveway,On Street
MLS #PABK2057728
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Asphalt Driveway, Driveway,On Street
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $239,900
- Price/SqFt: $208
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,014
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 422 E to Penn Ave Exit, Left on 5th, Right on Franklin, home is on the Right
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,152 SqFt
- Municipality: West Reading Boro
- Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
- MLS Number: PABK2057728
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Century 21 Gold
- Office Phone: (610) 779-2500
- Office Email: office@c21gold.com
- Listing Agent: Michael F Klonis
- Agent Phone: (610) 858-4748
- Agent Email: mklonis@c21gold.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2012 | Home Sold | $85,000 |
| Aug 01, 2002 | Home Sold | $62,900 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,300 | $1,014 |
| 2023 | $47,300 | $1,735 |
| 2022 | $47,300 | $2,426 |
| 2021 | $47,300 | $2,384 |
| 2020 | $47,300 | $2,314 |
| 2019 | $47,300 | $2,266 |
| 2018 | $47,300 | $2,202 |
| 2017 | $47,300 | $2,153 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
West Reading Elementary Center
Public District 5-6
0.2 mi
•421 Chestnut St
5
Northwest Area Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.9 mi
•820 Clinton St
6
Lauer's Park Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.9 mi
•251 N 2nd St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,750. Residents of West Reading, PA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
48%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
56%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Soccer
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Forever 21
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Dominos Pizza
Cicis Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Mazda
Pontiac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 531 Franklin St
The listing price of 531 Franklin St property is $239,900.
The property 531 Franklin St is a townhouse located in West Reading, Pennsylvania, 19611.
Active Listing: 531 Franklin St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 531 Franklin St are: West Reading Elementary Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Northwest Area Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lauer's Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Northwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Governor Mifflin High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,014 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 27, 2012 for $85,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 531 Franklin St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 531 Franklin St is 1,152 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 531 Franklin St is 1900.
This home is located at 531 Franklin St in West Reading, PA and zip code 19611. This 1,152 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $239,900.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.