433 S 15th St, Reading, PA, 19602
About This Home
A rare opportunity to own one of Reading's most distinctive historic properties. This iconic Victorian Gothic Firehouse offers over 5,000 square feet of interior space and is ready for its next chapter. Currently registered as a residential property, it features 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and parking for up to 6 vehicles. Rich in character and architectural detail, this one-of-a-kind property presents endless possibilities for an owner-occupant, investor, or anyone looking for a truly unique space. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, public transportation, and major roadways, it combines historic charm with everyday accessibility. With 2026 annual taxes of just $1,588, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a landmark property with incredible potential.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Wood
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 6,364
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 6,364
- Total interior livable area: 6,364 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 16531631383050
- Zoning: R3
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 3,920 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Off Street,On Street,Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Covered spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,769 | $21,228 |
| Home Insurance * | $123 | $1,476 |
| Property Taxes | $466 | $5,592 |
| Electricity | $698 | $8,378 |
| Total | $3,056 | $36,672 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Pending sale | $350,000 |
| 2026-07-08 | Listed for sale | $350,000 |
| 2011-09-03 | Listing removed | $149,900 |
| 2011-01-15 | Price change | $149,900 |
| 2010-09-13 | Listed for sale | $169,900 |
| 2008-05-06 | Listing removed | $219,900 |
| 2008-04-06 | Price change | $219,900 |
| 2008-03-20 | Price change | $199,000 |
| 2008-01-31 | Listed for sale | $219,900 |
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