221 Douglass Street, Reading, PA 19601

$240,206
5
BD
2
BA
2,258
SqFt

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Sold Price
$240,206
List Price
$240,206
Closing Date
Mar 10, 2026
Days on Market
4
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
PABK2067698
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Living Area
2,258
Lot Size (Acres)
0.06
Style
Traditional
Year Built
1900
County
Berks
School District
Reading

Property Description

A perfect blend of updates and historic charm in this updated duplex! Enter the front door off of the covered porch into the vestibule complete with stained glass windows and tile flooring. The warm hardwood floors of the home greet you with a front living room and large front window that lets in warm natural light. Enough space on this first floor for two sitting areas that opens up to your dining room. The original dumb waiter mechanicals are preserved for display and are a nod to the history of the home. The kitchen is a delight and updated at the back of the house with stainless steel appliances and updated cabinetry. It is a joy to do laundry in the updated half bath just off the kitchen. The back door has easy access to the street and the clean back yard with brick patio and green space. Two staircases lead you to the second floor. The primary bedrooms sits at the back of the house with a delightful screened in porch with a fan for your own retreat. Custom built in closets in three of the bedrooms for all your storage needs. The third floor offers views of the city and two more rooms for your use. A total of 5bedrooms in this home. Basement is clean with storage area and workshop area. Brand new HVAC system (2026) and central a/c throughout the house sets this house apart from the rest. Reverse osmosis water system optimizes your drinking water. The pride of home ownership is seen through the home and the care it as been given. Come see for yourself!

Additional Information

Area
Reading City (10201)
Subdivision
Reading
Taxes
$2876
Interior Features
Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island
School District
Reading
Flooring
Hardwood
Exterior Features
Sidewalks
Heating
Forced Air
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central A/C
Roof
Shingle
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Basement
Yes

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