518 Johnson St, Reading, PA, 19601
About This Home
Investment Opportunity – 518 Johnson St, Reading, PA 19601 Great chance to add a reliable rental property to your portfolio. This attached rowhome features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, with strong rental income potential and low operating costs. The tenant is responsible for electric and gas heat, helping to reduce owner expenses. Conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and major roadways, this property is appealing to long-term tenants. A practical addition for investors seeking steady cash flow in the Reading area.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range - Electric,Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 768
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 15530764421923
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Personal Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 435 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- 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
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
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 | $500 | $6,000 |
| Home Insurance * | $41 | $492 |
| Property Taxes | $131 | $1,572 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $896 | $10,752 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Price change | $115,000 |
| 2026-04-07 | Listed for sale | $119,900 |
| 2022-11-03 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-11-03 | Price change | $1,000 |
| 2022-09-30 | Listed for rent | $1,100 |
| 2022-07-25 | Listing removed | $65,000 |
| 2022-07-15 | Price change | $65,000 |
| 2022-07-10 | Listed for sale | $70,000 |
| 2019-09-19 | Listing removed | $665 |
| 2019-09-14 | Price change | $665 |
| 2019-09-02 | Listed for rent | $675 |
| 2019-07-31 | Sold | $33,000 |
| 2019-07-20 | Pending sale | $37,900 |
| 2019-05-20 | Listed for sale | $37,900 |
| 2006-10-06 | Sold | $8,000 |
| 2006-06-15 | Sold | $7,200 |
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