Live in a rare piece of Rockville history with this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath Victorian home, originally built in 1896 and once owned by Joseph Reading, Mayor of Rockville from 1896 to 1898. Blending timeless charm with modern updates, this home offers an inviting upstairs primary suite complete with a sitting room and two spacious closets, while the second bedroom features soaring vaulted ceilings. The expansive backyard is ideal for gardening, entertaining, or family barbecues, with a huge patio designed for outdoor entertaining, and lawn care is included for worry-free maintenance. A private 2-car driveway provides off-street parking convenience. Equipped with solar panels for energy efficiency and reduced utility costs. Perfectly situated in the heart of Rockville, the home is within walking distance to shopping, dining, and Metro, with a bus stop conveniently located at Reading and Joseph. Families will appreciate the strong community amenities, including before- and after-care at the Twinbrook Community Center, free breakfast programs at local schools, and Rockville High School's highly regarded dual-degree program, allowing students to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost. This historic gem offers the perfect balance of character, comfort, and convenience. 700+ credit score, 3x monthly income minimum..
House for rent
$2,700/mo
419 Reading Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
2beds
1,200sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air, electric
In unit laundry
Driveway parking
Natural gas, forced air
What's special
Expansive backyardHuge patioSoaring vaulted ceilingsSitting roomInviting upstairs primary suiteVictorian home
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 0400206354
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1896
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rockville
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $2,700-10%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2196676 | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $3,000-9.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2196676 | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,300+78.4%$3/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2196676 | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $375,000+44.5%$313/sqft |
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| 5/7/2014 | Sold | $259,459+10.4%$216/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||

