$1,663 Closing Credit¹
#PABK2055186, Jennifer Dinatally, Listing Office: United Real Estate Strive 212
$150,000 List price
542 S 12th St Reading, PA 19602
$1,781
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,400 sqft
0.09 acres
$107 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 542 S 12th St
This beautiful home is ready to be your next destination! Step onto the inviting front yard and into a generous living and dining area—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining guests. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space and room to cook your favorite meals with ease. Enjoy the comfort of an upgraded bathroom on the main floor and a family room! Energy-efficient replacement windows not only enhance the home's curb appeal but also provide year-round comfort and help lower utility bills. Upstairs, you’ll find two private bedrooms and one walkthrough bedroom, and a fully upgraded bathroom for added comfort and style. Outside, enjoy the tranquility of a large fenced-in backyard—ideal for relaxing, playing, or hosting gatherings with loved ones. The basement is a walkout basement with the potential of being turned into additional living space. This home has the potential to be utilized as an investment property as well. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your private showing today!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,400 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1900
MLS #PABK2057780
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Laminate Plank
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Baseboard
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $150,000
- Price/SqFt: $107
- Annual Tax Amount: $849
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Chestnut St, to S 13th St, to South St, to S 12th St
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,400 SqFt
- Municipality: Reading City
- Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
- MLS Number: PABK2057780
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
- Office Phone: (610) 898-1441
- Office Email: frontdesk1110@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Zylkia R Rivera
- Agent Phone: (484) 273-2284
- Agent Email: zrivera@teamriverarealtors.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2023 | Home Sold | $82,000 |
| Nov 14, 2011 | Home Sold | $25,000 |
| Apr 19, 2010 | Home Sold | $20,000 |
| Jun 22, 2005 | Home Sold | $26,000 |
| Apr 01, 2005 | Home Sold | $14,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,100 | $849 |
| 2023 | $32,100 | $1,403 |
| 2022 | $32,100 | $1,403 |
| 2021 | $32,100 | $1,403 |
| 2020 | $32,100 | $1,389 |
| 2019 | $32,100 | $1,389 |
| 2018 | $32,100 | $1,389 |
| 2017 | $32,100 | $1,380 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Amanda E. Stout Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.2 mi
•321 S 10th St
4
16th and Haak Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.6 mi
•1601 Haak 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 $28,814. The most common annual income of people living in Reading, PA is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
63%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
34%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
27%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing- UFC
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Burger King
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Buick
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Adult Standards- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 542 S 12th St
The listing price of 542 S 12th St property is $150,000.
The property 542 S 12th St is a townhouse located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19602.
Active Listing: 542 S 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 542 S 12th St are: Amanda E. Stout Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 16th and Haak Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 10th and Penn Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Exeter Township Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Antietam Middle Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $849 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 1, 2023 for $82,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 542 S 12th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 542 S 12th St is 1,400 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 542 S 12th St is 1900.
This home is located at 542 S 12th St in Reading, PA and zip code 19602 in the Southside neighborhood. This 1,400 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $150,000.
In April 2025 in Reading, PA there were 94.5% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 42 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $279,949 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.