405 Dorchester Avenue, Reading, PA 19609 - Photo 1

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$325,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,621 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome Home to 405 Dorchester Avenue - A Rare Find in a Fantastic Location! NestledÂ in the heart of Lincoln Park, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathÂ home blends classic charm with modern updates for today's lifestyle. With 1621 SF of thoughtfully designed living space, this property offers the perfect retreat for both relaxing and entertaining. As you approach this home and step onto the covered front porch, you will immediately feel the love and care thatÂ has gone into this property. Step inside to the inviting living room with crown molding and anchored by a cozy wood fireplace. The dining room also has crownÂ molding and chair rail. The updated kitchen offers several high end appliances, Corian countertops, custom cabinetry, and a window toÂ the expansiveÂ great room, where you will spend many enjoyableÂ hours relaxing and/or entertaining. This impressive addition boasts a vaulted ceiling, exposed brick wall, a free standing gas stove and aÂ beautiful bay window which floods the room with natural light and gives you a wonderful view of your rear yard! Outside you can enjoy your lovely yard and your maintenance free AZEK deck.Â The second floor offers three ampleÂ sizedÂ bedrooms with plenty of closetÂ space and a remodeled bathroomÂ with tiled walls and floor and a corian sink. The half bath, also remodeled, is conveniently located on the first floor. The basement offers another space for a craft or rec room and is equipped with a newer gas HVAC systemÂ and an EasyWater water softener. The washer and dryer remain as well as two workbenches, perfect for the handy person of the home. A few other amenities include hardwood floors throughout, except in the great room, replacement windows throughout, and a one carÂ attached garage. See Seller list of all upgrades uploaded with the Seller Disclosure. The current owners have spent a lifetime meticulously caring for this home and now you can reap the rewards of their labor of love!Â Located in one of theÂ top-rated schools in Berks County andÂ minutes from parks, shopping, and dining, 405 Dorchester Avenue isÂ a place you'll be proud to call home. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional property-schedule your private tour today!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 405 Dorchester Ave

General

Sold For: $325,000
Taxes: $4,356 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PABK2058442
Added to Site: 227 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Recreation Room, Half Bath
Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage Description: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Spring Twp (10280)
Municipality: SPRING TWP
County: BERKS
Subdivision: LINCOLN PARK
Cross Streets: Filmore
Driving Directions: From Reading, West on Penn Ave to left on Cambridge to right on Jefferson to left on Wadsworth to left on Dorchester to home on left.

School Information

School District: Wilson
High School: Wilson

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Frame, Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Workshop, Shelving, Interior Access
Foundation: Block
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,621
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,621 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,621 Sq. Ft.
Basement Finished: 25%
Year Built: 1950
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RES.

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $196.18
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $3,082
City/TownTax: $367
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $907
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $100,600
Tax Amount: $4,356
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1621

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: LR & DR Window Treatments, 2 White Cabinets and small workbench in Basement.
Inclusions: Most Window Treatments, Kitchen Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Freezer and Two Workbenches in the basement , all in 'as is' 'condition with no monetary value.
Lot Number: 4297

Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading, Denise J Commings
Sold by Century 21 Gold, Cynthia Ann Borelli

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Schools

Schools serving 405 Dorchester Ave

School District:Wilson School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Shiloh Hills El School 301 Sage Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	K-5	2.8 mi
Wilson Southern Middle School 3100 Iroquois Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	6-8	1.3 mi
Wilson High School 2601 Grandview Boulevard, West Lawn, PA 19609	9-12	1.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 405 Dorchester Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/03/2025

Sold

$325,000

2.2%

MLS

7/10/2025

Listed

$318,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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