Backup offers
$3,503 Closing Credit¹
#PABK2058320, Peter B Gustis, Listing office: Springer Realty Group
$285,000 List price
553 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601
$3,384
Closing credit¹
2,392 sqft
0.04 acres
$119 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 553 Centre Ave
We have received an offer, and seller is call for Highest and best by Wednesday 6/11 at 7pm ET. large 2 unit in Centre Park District. The first unit is the first floor and the basement and has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. It has its own gas heat and electric hot water. This unit has a very large living room with a new hard wood floors and a private rear deck. The Second unit consists of the second and third floor and it has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with its own screened in rear porch. This unit has its own laundry area and also a separate utility. There is 1 off street parking space available for rent across the street.
Highlights
Home typeDuplex
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size2,392 sqft
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1904
ParkingOff Street
MLS #PABK2057846
Summary
- Parking: Off Street
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $285,000
- Price/SqFt: $119
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,363
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 5th ave
- Year Built: 1904
- Living Area: 2,392 SqFt
- Municipality: Reading City
- Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
- MLS Number: PABK2057846
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (610) 373-9900
- Listing Agent: Ricardo J Estime
- Agent Phone: (973) 295-2213
- Agent Email: ricardo.estime@cbhomes.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2021 | Home Sold | $170,000 |
| Apr 22, 2003 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,500 | $1,363 |
| 2023 | $51,500 | $2,251 |
| 2022 | $51,500 | $2,251 |
| 2021 | $51,500 | $2,251 |
| 2020 | $51,500 | $2,228 |
| 2019 | $51,500 | $2,228 |
| 2018 | $51,500 | $2,228 |
| 2017 | $51,500 | $2,214 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Lauer's Park Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.4 mi
•251 N 2nd St
4
10th and Green Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.5 mi
•400 N 10th St
4
10th and Penn Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.8 mi
•955 Penn 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 $29,722. Typical income of Reading, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
58%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
33%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
UFC- Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Burlington
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Burger King
Popeyes
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Dodge
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Adult Standards- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 553 Centre Ave
The listing price of 553 Centre Ave property is $285,000.
The property 553 Centre Ave is a multi located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601.
Active Listing: 553 Centre Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 553 Centre Ave are: Lauer's Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), 10th and Green Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 10th and Penn Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Northwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Muhlenberg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,363 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 28, 2021 for $170,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 553 Centre Ave is 2,392 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 553 Centre Ave is 1904.
This home is located at 553 Centre Ave in Reading, PA and zip code 19601 in the Centre Park Historic District neighborhood. This 2,392 square foot home, which was built in 1904, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $285,000.
In May 2025 in Reading, PA there were 87.3% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025 median list price was $286,000 and the average listing age was 39 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.