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Property Description
Detached single home on a large double lot with off street parking for 4 plus cars. Just passed the 2 year City Codes Inspection. Currently tenant occupied by a 12 year longterm tenant paying $850 per month plus all utilities. The tenant must stay after closing for a period of up to a year. Recently updated mechanicals. Gas forced air heat. newer electric water heater. 100 AMP electric service. Asphalt shingle roof. Spacious first floor with a living room, dining room and kitchen. Level 2 has 3 BRS and one full bath. Level 3 is the semi-finished attic that could be a 4th BR. The double lot provides ample space for entertaining and enjoyment. The large off street parking space provides parking for 4 cars and eases the parking worries. The property is in overall good condition but does need a fair amount of work. Being sold AS IS. Cash sales only. Note: The additional parcel is known as: 518 Minor Street, Reading, PA 19602. Tax ID 02-5306-43-87-5199
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 520 Minor St
General
- Price: $80,000
- Taxes: $577 (2026)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2077186
- Updated: 8/26/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Attic
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Crushed Stone
- Parking Type: On Street, Driveway
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: SOUTHERN READING
- Cross Streets: Laurel St
- Driving Directions: S on 5th, left on Laurel, right on Minor to property on the right
School Information
- School District: Reading
- Elementary School: Tyson-Schoener
- Middle School: Southern
- High School: Reading Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Above Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Asbestos, Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Drain, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Replacement
- Stories/Levels: 4
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,240
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,240 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,240 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Below Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R-3 RESIDENTIAL
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $64.52
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $224
- City/TownTax: $240
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $113
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $12,500
- Tax Amount: $577
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1240
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, All A/C's
- Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Lot Number: 5197
Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading, Jose M Candelaria
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Schools
Schools serving 520 Minor St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tyson-Schoener El School 315 South 5th Street, Reading, PA 19602 | PK-4 | 0.2 mi |
Southwest Ms 300 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602 | 5-8 | 0.5 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 520 Minor St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/26/2026
Listed
$80,000
540%
MLS
3/27/2014
Sold
$12,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 520 Minor St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$353
4%
$12,500
—
2025
$339
2%
$12,500
—
2024
$331
-39%
$12,500
—
2023
$546
—
$12,500
—
2022
$546
—
$12,500
—
2021
$546
1%
$12,500
—
2020
$541
—
$12,500
—
2019
$541
—
$12,500
—
2018
$541
1%
$12,500
—
2017
$537
1%
$12,500
—
2016
$531
5%
$12,500
—
2015
$506
-42%
$12,500
-43%
2014
$876
—
$21,900
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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520 Minor Street, Reading, PA 19602 (MLS# PABK2077186) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 520 Minor Street is currently listed for $80,000 and was received on August 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 520 Minor Street? 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.

