$165,000

550 S 18th St Reading, PA 19606

$1,959
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,145 sqft
0.03 acres
$144 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 550 S 18th St

Creampuff upper East Reading townhome in absolute move in condition with so much to offer! This beauty has been lovingly maintained from top to bottom with a few special enhancements like modern gas heat with central air, a convenient 1st floor powder room and paved off street parking with easy access to ease your parking worries! For outdoor enjoyment you have a covered front porch, a covered rear cement porch, a covered stamped concrete rear patio and lovely fully fenced rear yard! The exterior is virtually maintenance free with the beautiful brick front and newer vinyl siding on the side and rear. On the inside the home is spotless with newer vinyl floors and carpeting, a large living room with a ceiling fan, dining room, a beautiful modern 29 handle custom kitchen with built-in microwave, dishwasher, drop-in glass top range, double wall ovens, refrigerator, double sink and garbage disposal! Levels 2 & 3 feature 3 well sized bedrooms with ceiling fans, newer carpeting and a large full modern bath. The lower level large basement is very clean, dry and recently painted and comes complete with a washer, dryer, laundry tub and outside exit to the rear patio. Additional updates include a newer architectural shingle main roof, double pane replacement windows and 100 Amp electrical service with breaker panels. This turnkey beauty is ready for a new owner to continue showing it the love and care it has received for many previous years! A truly must see!! Note: The City of Reading 2 year property code inspection was recently completed and passed.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,145 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingAsphalt Driveway, Driveway
MLS #PABK2054448

Summary

  • MLS Number: PABK2054448
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Of Reading
  • Office Phone: (610) 670-2770
  • Office Email: info@goberkscounty.com
  • Listing Agent: Jose M Candelaria
  • Agent Phone: (610) 207-8066
  • Agent Email: jcandelaria@goberkscounty.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 25, 2023
Home Sold
$115,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$38,700$1,024
2023$38,700$1,691
2022$38,700$1,691
2021$38,700$1,691
2020$38,700$1,674
2019$38,700$1,674
2018$38,700$1,674
2017$38,700$1,663

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

16th and Haak Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.3 mi

1601 Haak St

6

Mount Penn Elementary Center

Public District 2-6

0.7 mi

2310 Cumberland Ave

4

Amanda E. Stout Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.8 mi

321 S 10th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,797. Most Reading, PA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

51%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • ToyotaToyota
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 550 S 18th St

This home is located at 550 S 18th St in Reading, PA and zip code 19606 in the East Reading neighborhood. This 1,145 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $165,000.

In February 2025 more than 32 listings in Reading, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 27 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 36 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Reading, PA between January and February 2025 increased by 1.5%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $254,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 27 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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