638 N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601
What This House Offers
**Available October 1st** Spacious 2-bedroom apartment on the first floor. New paint throughout and new carpet in bedrooms. This unit has a large eat-in kitchen, spacious bathroom, and includes one off-street parking space. The lower-level bedroom has a walk-in closet; the other bedroom is on the 2nd floor and has a closet. Water, sewer, and trash are included. Tenant pays gas and electric, has electric heat.
Unit
Home Features
- Basement
638 N 2nd St is a single-family home for rent in Reading, PA
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1878
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Permanent Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1996 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 1742 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,100
- 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-10-01
- $55 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 15-5307-57-63-1933
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Property Manager
- Northwest Reading Subdivision
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Reading, PA 19601
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Limited public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
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Transit measures access to public transportation.
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Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Airport
59 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Humpty Dumpty & Friends
Grades K-5
Private
Riverside El School
Grades PK-5
Public
Central Middle School
Grades K-8
Public
St Margaret School
Grades PK-8
Private
Reading Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Covenant Christian Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Reading Area Community College | Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi) |
| Albright College | Drive: 5 min (2.5 mi) |
| Alvernia University | Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi) |
| Penn State Berks | Drive: 9 min (4.9 mi) |
Discover Centre Park, Reading, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 638 N 2nd St proximity to Reading Towne Center, Oley St. Retail Center, and Reading Station Outlet Center. Reading Towne Center is 0.7 miles away, and Oley St. Retail Center is within a 15 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 638 N 2nd St has limited public transit, including 5 transit stops within 35.8 miles. Transit options include Coatesville Amtrak and Thorndale.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 638 N 2nd St are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 1.9 miles, including Naeg Planetarium and Reading Public Museum.
Airports
Living in Centre Park provides easy access to Lehigh Valley International, located just 58 minutes from 638 N 2nd St.
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