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  • Coming Soon
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,092 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 hours ago

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523 Dorchester Avenue,Reading, PA 19609

523 Dorchester AvenueReadingPA19609

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Welcome to 523 Dorchester Avenue, a charming brick home with beautiful curb appeal and a welcoming front porch, ideally situated in the heart of Lincoln Park within the Wilson School District. Inside, the spacious living room features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and a full wall of built-in cabinetry, creating a warm and inviting first impression. The kitchen retains some of its original character, including the sink, while a peninsula provides additional counter space and a natural gathering spot. Just off the dining room, a door leads to the deck, side yard and spacious backyard beyond. The home offers three bedrooms across the upper levels, with two bedrooms and a full bathroom on one floor and a private primary bedroom on the top level. Just a few steps down from the kitchen, you'll find a half bathroom, laundry room with a convenient laundry chute, and access to the garage and storage area. The fully finished basement provides even more flexible living space and could serve as a second family room, playroom, home office or hobby space, complete with additional built-in cabinetry. Outside, enjoy a generous backyard with a patio and storage shed, offering plenty of room to relax, entertain or make the space your own. Filled with original details, built-in storage and versatile living spaces, 523 Dorchester Avenue offers character, comfort and convenience, with easy access to Routes 724, 422 and 222. This will not last - book your showing!

Full Property Details for 523 Dorchester Ave

General

  • Price: $299,900
  • Taxes: $3,975 (2025)
  • Status: Coming Soon
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PABK2074942
  • Updated: Today (7/13/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today
  • Expected Market Date: 7/16/2026

Interior

  • 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
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: Driveway, On Street

Location

  • Area: Spring Twp (10280)
  • Municipality: SPRING TWP
  • County: BERKS
  • Subdivision: LINCOLN PARK
  • Driving Directions: From Shillington Rd/Rte 724, turn onto Princeton Ave. Follow Princeton, then turn left onto Dorchester Ave. Continue to 523 Dorchester Ave, which is on your left.

School Information

  • School District: Wilson

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: Split Level
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,092
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,092 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,092 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,662
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $274.63
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $2,843
  • City/TownTax: $326
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $806
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $89,400
  • Tax Amount: $3,975
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1092

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 9042

Listed by Pagoda Realty ERA Powered, Christopher Miller

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Schools serving 523 Dorchester Ave

School District:Wilson School District
NameGradesDistance
Shiloh Hills El School
301 Sage Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
K-52.9 mi
Wilson Southern Middle School
3100 Iroquois Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
6-81.2 mi
Wilson High School
2601 Grandview Boulevard, West Lawn, PA 19609
9-121.2 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 523 Dorchester Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/13/2026
Listed
$299,900
53.79%
MLS
1/09/2020
Sold
$195,000
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Tax History for 523 Dorchester Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,772
2%
$89,400
—
2025
$1,744
11%
$89,400
—
2024
$1,572
-57%
$89,400
—
2023
$3,645
3%
$89,400
—
2022
$3,555
4%
$89,400
—
2021
$3,430
—
$89,400
—
2020
$3,430
3%
$89,400
—
2019
$3,333
1%
$89,400
—
2018
$3,304
2%
$89,400
—
2017
$3,248
3%
$89,400
—
2016
$3,149
1%
$89,400
—
2015
$3,118
1%
$89,400
—
2014
$3,095
—
$89,400
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523 Dorchester Avenue, Reading, PA 19609 (MLS# PABK2074942) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 523 Dorchester Avenue is currently listed for $299,900 and was received on July 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 Dorchester Avenue? 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.

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