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518 Johnson St, Reading, PA, 19601

3beds
1baths
768sqft
$98,900
$129price/sqft
$896/moest. monthly cost
$35,840/yrincome needed

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

79
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
65
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
Northwest El SchoolGrades PK-40.4 mi
4/10
Central Middle SchoolGrades 5-81.4 mi
2/10

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
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Lightning
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $500$6,000
Home Insurance *$41$492
Property Taxes $131$1,572
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$896$10,752
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$30,720/yr
40% on housing$26,880/yr
45% on housing$23,893/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How 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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.9%
11.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.0%
-3.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$129This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19601$108
Berks County$153

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19601$150
Berks County$191

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

DateEventPrice
2026-04-20Price change$115,000
2026-04-07Listed for sale$119,900
2022-11-03Listing removed--
2022-11-03Price change$1,000
2022-09-30Listed for rent$1,100
2022-07-25Listing removed$65,000
2022-07-15Price change$65,000
2022-07-10Listed for sale$70,000
2019-09-19Listing removed$665
2019-09-14Price change$665
2019-09-02Listed for rent$675
2019-07-31Sold$33,000
2019-07-20Pending sale$37,900
2019-05-20Listed for sale$37,900
2006-10-06Sold$8,000
2006-06-15Sold$7,200

For Sale by Agent

AgentTrent Stauffer
BrokerageBold Realty

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