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Property Description
Charming 1910 brick townhouse in Reading's North End! Discover the potential of a solid 4-bedroom home, 1 bath with walk-in shower. This home spanning 1,260 sqft of living space ideal for growing families or those seeking multi-bedroom flexibility. Situated on a sloping lot in an urban neighborhood (near Green Street), the home offers fairly newer forced-air natural gas heating system, replacement windows, new floorings, new light fixtures, front porch with awning adding curb appeal and functionality. The lovely fence-in backyard is ready for you to relax after a long day of work, or enjoy the coming long summer weekends cookout with your family, and friends. All these with a short walk to local amenities and easy city access. Bring your vision and make this Reading gem your own. Perfect for first-time buyers or investors.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 Linden St
General
- Price: $150,000
- Taxes: $1,749 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2070642
- Updated: 4/13/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Surveillance Sys
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Roof
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: NORTHEAST READING
- Cross Streets: Green Street
- Driving Directions: N on 13th street to Right on Green street left on Linden
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Phone
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
- Windows: Replacement
- Doors: Six Panel
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,260
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,260 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,260 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Irregular, Sloping
- Fencing (Description): Other
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $119.05
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $680
- City/TownTax: $728
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $342
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $37,900
- Tax Amount: $1,749
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 5233
Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading, Angelo Giannotti
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Schools
Schools serving 523 Linden St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thirteenth & Green El School 501 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | PK-4 | 0 mi |
Central Middle School, Reading, PA 215 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 5-8 | 0.3 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 Linden St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/13/2026
Listed
$150,000
64.84%
MLS
7/01/2021
Sold
$91,000
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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 523 Linden St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,029
3%
$37,900
—
2024
$1,003
-39%
$37,900
—
2023
$1,657
—
$37,900
—
2022
$1,657
—
$37,900
—
2021
$1,657
1%
$37,900
—
2020
$1,640
—
$37,900
—
2019
$1,640
—
$37,900
—
2018
$1,640
1%
$37,900
—
2017
$1,629
1%
$37,900
—
2016
$1,610
5%
$37,900
—
2015
$1,534
1%
$37,900
—
2014
$1,515
—
$37,900
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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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523 Linden Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2070642) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 523 Linden Street is currently listed for $150,000 and was received on April 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 Linden Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

