$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#PABK2051414, John H Gantkowski Jr., Listing Office: Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
$959,900 List price
238 S 5th St Reading, PA 19602
$10,000
Closing credit¹
6,206 sqft
0.1 acres
$155 / sqft
House
Property details
About 238 S 5th St
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Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingOther
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size6,206 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PABK2054900
Summary
- MLS Number: PABK2054900
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Pagoda Realty
- Office Phone: (610) 985-7700
- Office Email: crstringer@msn.com
- Listing Agent: Jimmy Thelusca
- Agent Phone: (610) 985-7700
- Agent Email: jthelusca@pagodarpm.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2023 | Home Sold | $615,000 |
| May 21, 2018 | Home Sold | $340,000 |
| Jun 07, 2007 | Home Sold | $132,049 |
| Jun 07, 2007 | Home Sold | $132,049 |
| Jul 11, 2000 | Home Sold | $135,376 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,900 | $6,165 |
| 2023 | $232,900 | $10,181 |
| 2022 | $232,900 | $10,181 |
| 2021 | $232,900 | $10,181 |
| 2020 | $232,900 | $10,078 |
| 2019 | $232,900 | $10,078 |
| 2018 | $97,100 | $4,202 |
| 2017 | $97,100 | $4,174 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Tyson-Schoener Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.1 mi
•315 S 5th St
4
Amanda E. Stout Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.6 mi
•321 S 10th 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 $17,813. The majority of Reading, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
69%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
UFC- Pro Boxing
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Burlington
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Burger King
Popeyes
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Dodge
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 238 S 5th St
This home is located at 238 S 5th St in Reading, PA and zip code 19602 in the Callowhill Historic District neighborhood. This 6,206 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $959,900.
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. In March 2025 in Reading, PA there were 23.2% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 31 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $251,943.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.