$1,841 Closing Credit¹
#PABK2049458, Kevin Paula, Listing office: EXP Realty, LLC
$149,900 List price
542 S 14 1/2 St Reading, PA 19602
$1,780
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,160 sqft
0.04 acres
$129 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 542 S 14 1/2 St
Opportunity knocks at 542 14th 1/2 st. This South East home is ready for some quick design ideas to make this home shine again! Featuring 4 private bedrooms, 1 full bath, gas heat, walk out basement and a covered patio! This house has so much to offer as you come in, the living room and dining room has the original hard wood floor! This kitchen is long and spacious to serve as an eat in kitchen as well with plenty of cabinet space! Outback, enjoy a fenced in yard an oversized covered patio to host family bbqs! Upstairs is the main bathroom and 3 private bedrooms. The main bedroom is large with plenty of closet space. The third floor has a the 4th private bedroom with plenty of space to stretch-out! The basement is partially finished and can be an amazing man cave! Perfect to host friends and family the basement has its own private entrance through the front! This home features gas heat and gas hot water heater, great location with views of the mountain on one side and views of the city and pagoda to the other! Across the street was the old community pool that is being redeveloped to serve for new space for the neighborhood. Set up a tour today!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,160 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingFree,Public, On Street
MLS #PABK2059190
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Oven, Electric Range, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Interior: Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Free,Public, On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $149,900
- Price/SqFt: $129
- Annual Tax Amount: $953
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Head west on Washington St toward N 8th St, Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N 8th St, Turn left onto Penn St, Continue onto Perkiomen Ave, Turn right onto S 15th St, Turn right onto Fairview St, Turn right onto S 14 1/2 St, Destination will be on the left
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,160 SqFt
- Municipality: Reading City
- Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
- MLS Number: PABK2059190
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
- Office Phone: (800) 383-3535
- Office Email: leadcenter@homesale.com
- Listing Agent: Juan Cortes-Carreno
- Agent Phone: (610) 372-3200
- Agent Email: jcortes@homesale.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2017 | Home Sold | $33,500 |
| May 23, 2017 | Home Sold | $16,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,000 | $953 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | $1,573 |
| 2022 | $36,000 | $1,573 |
| 2021 | $36,000 | $1,573 |
| 2020 | $36,000 | $1,557 |
| 2019 | $36,000 | $1,557 |
| 2018 | $36,000 | $1,557 |
| 2017 | $36,000 | $1,547 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
16th and Haak Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.3 mi
•1601 Haak St
4
Amanda E. Stout Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.5 mi
•321 S 10th St
4
10th and Penn Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.7 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 $31,496. The most common annual income of people living in Reading, PA is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
58%
<35k
40%
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?
41%
Single, No Kids
31%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
25%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Big Lots
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Popeyes
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Dodge
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary- Urban Contemporary
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 542 S 14 1/2 St
The listing price of 542 S 14 1/2 St property is $149,900.
The property 542 S 14 1/2 St is a townhouse located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19602.
Active Listing: 542 S 14 1/2 St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 542 S 14 1/2 St are: 16th and Haak Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Amanda E. Stout 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 $953 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 8, 2017 for $33,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 542 S 14 1/2 St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 542 S 14 1/2 St is 1,160 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 542 S 14 1/2 St is 1900.
This home is located at 542 S 14 1/2 St in Reading, PA and zip code 19602 in the Southside neighborhood. This 1,160 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $149,900.
The number of homes for sale in Reading, PA increased by 87.3% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $286,000 and the average listing age was 39 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.