523 Douglass St Reading, PA 19601 / 2221

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 12/17/2025)
  • 5 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 2.178 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 523 Douglass St, Reading PA, 19601-2221. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

The single-family estate is situated at 523 Douglass St, Reading, PA.

Facts

  • Built in 1898
  • Lot size 2,178 sqft
  • Construction Masonry
  • Rooms 9
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Stories 3 story with basement
  • Basement Full Basement
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Water
  • Cooling Central
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick
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Misc

  • Units 1

Listing info

  • Last sold May 2012 for $66,308

Householders and Tenants for 523 Douglass St, Reading PA

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
05/23/2012 Sold $66,308 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $48,400 N/A
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Where is 523 Douglass St, Reading PA located on map?

Douglass St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2026
29 May 2018 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
01 Feb 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source —
Cigarette
08 Jan 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition —
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Sep 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter

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Douglass St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2026
13 Nov 2009 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
22 Oct 2009 Accident, potential accident, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
18 Oct 2009 Accident, potential accident, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
17 Sep 2009 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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  • 1 bath
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  • 2 baths
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  • 1 bath
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  • 2 baths
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  • 1 bath
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  • 3 beds
  • 1 bath
  • Lot: 1,307 sqft
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