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Property Description
Full of character and modern comfort, this timeless brick home sits on a generous 0.78-acre lot in the desirable Wilson School District. Located just moments from Ganly's Irish Pub & Restaurant, it offers a great mix of charm, space, and convenience. Inside, you'll find rich hardwood flooring throughout much of the main level and easy-care vinyl in the kitchen. The layout includes 2 bedrooms-one on the main floor and another upstairs-plus a full bath and a full basement with laundry and storage space. The living room is just off the kitchen and flows into the dining room, creating a warm, connected living space. A sliding glass door off the dining area leads right to the spacious backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The expansive 0.78-acre lot opens up a world of possibilities-start a garden, add a fire pit, pitch a tent, or simply enjoy the open space for outdoor fun. Recent updates include a repointed chimney with new liner and a new water heater installed in winter 2023. For added peace of mind, the seller is including a one-year America's Preferred Home Warranty. Don't miss your chance to own a home with land, charm, and location-Don't miss your chance to own a home with land, charm, and a great location-just minutes from Blue Marsh Lake's hiking, boating, and recreation. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 520 Brownsville Rd
General
- Sold For: $255,000
- Taxes: $3,480 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2059820
- Added to Site: 207 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Other, Attic, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Living/Dining Room Combo, Main
- Laundry: Basement
- Other Room 1: Other - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Breezeway, Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: Lower Heidelberg Twp (10249)
- Municipality: LOWER HEIDELBERG TWP
- County: Berks
- Development Name: Summerhill
- Subdivision: Summerhill
- Cross Streets: State Hill Rd
- Driving Directions: From Rt 222 to Paper Mill Rd to Rebers Bridge Rd to Brownsville Rd. Use GPS for best results.
- Location Details: Suburban
School Information
- School District: Wilson
- Elementary School: Green Valley
- Middle School: Wilson West
- High School: Wilson
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Block
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Heated, Unfinished
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle, Pitched
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Sliding, Vinyl Clad
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Storm
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,797
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,056 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,056 Sq. Ft.
- Unfin. Above Grnd: 64 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Lake, Mountain, Scenic Vista, Street, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.78
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 33,976
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: See Maps
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Trees/Wooded
- Zoning: R-1
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Trees/Wooded
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $246.21
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,298
- City/TownTax: $506
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $676
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $75,000
- Tax Amount: $3,480
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1056
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Negotiable
- Lot Number: 4388
Listed by Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing, Tyler Miller
Sold by Keller Williams Elite, Sayre Long
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Schools
Schools serving 520 Brownsville Rd
School District:Wilson School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Green Valley El School 270 Green Valley Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 | K-5 | 2 mi |
Wilson West Middle School 450 Faust Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Wilson High School 2601 Grandview Boulevard, West Lawn, PA 19609 | 9-12 | 2.7 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 520 Brownsville Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/29/2025
Sold
$255,000
-1.92%
MLS
7/31/2025
Listed
$260,000
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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.
520 Brownsville Road, Reading, PA 19608 (MLS# PABK2059820) is a Single Family property that was sold at $255,000 on September 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 520 Brownsville Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

