519 S 15 1/2 St, Reading, PA, 19606
About This Home
Welcome to 519 S 15 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606! This well-maintained home offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1,272 sq. ft. of living space, providing plenty of room for a growing family or an excellent investment opportunity. The property features a functional layout, generous-sized bedrooms, and a private backyard with the potential to create off-street parking, adding both convenience and long-term value. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, restaurants, major highways, and local amenities, this home offers easy access to everything Reading has to offer. Whether you're looking for your next home or to expand your investment portfolio, this property is full of possibilities. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours schedule your private showing today!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Good
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,272
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,272
- Total interior livable area: 1,272 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 16531631376631
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street,Driveway
- 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 | $783 | $9,396 |
| Home Insurance * | $54 | $648 |
| Property Taxes | $206 | $2,472 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,267 | $15,204 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Pending sale | $155,000 |
| 2026-07-26 | Listed for sale | $155,000 |
| 2023-04-14 | Sold | $120,000 |
| 2023-04-05 | Pending sale | $104,500 |
| 2023-04-04 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-03-05 | Pending sale | $104,500 |
| 2023-02-27 | Listed for sale | $104,500 |
| 2019-11-08 | Sold | $39,900 |
| 2010-04-05 | Sold | $12,500 |
| 2008-09-23 | Sold | $1,800 |
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