$3,561

closing credit¹

422 Franklin St Reading, PA 19602

$299,900
6 beds
3 full
6,500 sqft
0.04 acres
$46 / sqft
House

Property details

About 422 Franklin St

Welcome to 422 Franklin St, a spacious and versatile multi-family home located in a prime area directly behind Reading Public Library. The property spans 6,500 square feet, providing ample space for various possibilities. The first-floor in-law suite features a full kitchen, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. The layout offers flexibility, making it ideal for tenants or potential conversion into other uses. The second floor offers a full kitchen, four bedrooms, and one bathroom, providing ample living space for families or multiple occupants. It could also be adapted to mixed-use as needed. The full basement offers plenty of space for storage. The building is located directly across the street from the public parking lot and is in move-in condition. Both floors have separate electric and gas meters, making the property convenient for multiple occupants. The first-floor unit benefits from forced air heating and air conditioning, while the second-floor unit operates with a boiler heating system, allowing for independent utility control. An agent is related to the owners.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Radiant
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air, Other
Size6,500 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1880
ParkingParking Lot,On Street
MLS #PABK2049550

Summary

  • MLS Number: PABK2049550
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
  • Office Phone: (484) 450-8771
  • Office Email: admin@ironvalleyrealestateofberks.com
  • Listing Agent: Cheryl Arroyo

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422 Franklin St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 26, 2017
Home Sold
$38,610
Jan 12, 2007
Home Sold
$132,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2021$71,500$3,125
2020$71,500$3,094
2019$71,500$3,094
2018$71,500$3,094
2017$71,500$3,073

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Tyson-Schoener Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.3 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,019. The most common annual income of people living in Reading, PA is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

87%
<35k
13%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

71%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
5%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • DodgeDodge
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

Living in Reading, PA

About 422 Franklin St

This home is located at 422 Franklin St in Reading, PA and zip code 19602. This 6,500 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,900.

In December 2024, from all listings sold in Reading, PA there were more than 69 sold above asking price, over 50 sold below and more than 27 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Reading, PA decreased by 17.4% between November and December 2024. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 22 days, the median list price was $250,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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