Reading, PA 19609 523 Dorchester Avenue

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  • MLS# PABK2074942
  • 07/13/2026
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  • Beds • 3
  • Full/Half Baths • 1 / 1
  • SQFT • 1,092

Home Details

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, youll 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!
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Interior Features for 523 Dorchester Avenue

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels3
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 13
Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Half Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths1
Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area1092
Above Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFull
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Total Fireplaces1

General for 523 Dorchester Avenue

AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleSplit Level
CityREADING
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyBERKS
DirectionsFrom 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.
Full Baths1
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingForced Air
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Levels2
Living Area1092
Lot Size Square Feet5662.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaSpring Twp (10280)
MunicipalitySPRING TWP
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionSettlement
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG274.63
Property TypeResidential
School DistrictWILSON
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameLINCOLN PARK
Tax Annual Amount3975.0
Tax Assessed Value89400.0
Tax Lot9042
Tax Year2025
Total SQFT1092
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1953
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningRESIDENTIAL

Exterior for 523 Dorchester Avenue

Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Land Assessed Value29400.00
Land Use Code105B
Lot Dimensions0.00 x 0.00
Lot Size Acres0.13
Lot Size SourceAssessor
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Type of ParkingDriveway, On Street
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Lisa Norris, REALTOR®

SRS®, RENE, CLRA, CREN, LHC, Seller Representative Specialist
Price $299,900
MLS#PABK2074942
List Date 07/13/2026
Property Type Single Family
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