#PABK2052932, Trent L Stauffer, Listing Office: Bold Realty
142 S 5th St Reading, PA 19602
Property details
About 142 S 5th St
Located in Downtown Reading, this versatile property offers incredible potential! This property needs TLC and will require CASH or rehab financing to purchase. The first floor features a storefront, perfect for a business or retail space. Upstairs, you’ll find a 1-bedroom unit on the 2nd floor and a spacious 2-bedroom unit on the 3rd floor, providing great rental opportunities. Plus, there’s an unfinished full basement for extra storage or future possibilities. Conveniently situated near major highways, public transportation, and local amenities—this is a fantastic investment opportunity! Seller, at Seller’s sole option, at settlement, may leave up to all personal property present in the property during Buyer’s showing.
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- MLS Number: PABK2053706
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
- Office Phone: (610) 898-1441
- Office Email: frontdesk1110@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Tyler Miller
- Agent Phone: (484) 256-7259
- Agent Email: tyler@movewithmiller.com
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142 S 5th St
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Feb 27, 2018 | Home Sold | $160,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $63,500 | $1,681 |
2023 | $63,500 | $2,775 |
2022 | $63,500 | $2,775 |
2021 | $63,500 | $2,775 |
2020 | $63,500 | $2,748 |
2019 | $63,500 | $2,748 |
2018 | $63,500 | $2,748 |
2017 | $63,500 | $2,729 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Tyson-Schoener Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.2 mi
•315 S 5th St
6
Lauer's Park Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.5 mi
•251 N 2nd St
4
10th and Penn Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.6 mi
•955 Penn St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,019. Residents of Reading, PA typically earn less than $<35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
Similar homes for sale
This home is located at 142 S 5th St in Reading, PA and zip code 19602 in the Callowhill Historic District neighborhood. This 2,852 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $200,000.
Over 54 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Reading, PA. In the same period over 43 listings were sold below the listed price and 34 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Reading, PA increased by 23.2% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 31 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $251,943 during the same period.