$129,900

554 S 16 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

$1,543
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
963 sqft
0.03 acres
$135 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water
StatusSale Pending
(PENDING)
Size963 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PABK2057920

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: On Street
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $129,900
  • Price/SqFt: $134
  • Annual Tax Amount: $399
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Cotton St. to south on 16, left on Fairview, left on 16.5, home on left
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 963 SqFt
  • Municipality: Reading City
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
  • MLS Number: PABK2057920
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Bold Realty
  • Office Phone: (610) 373-8701
  • Office Email: info@boldpa.com
  • Listing Agent: Trent L Stauffer
  • Agent Phone: (610) 373-8701
  • Agent Email: trent@boldpa.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 22, 2018
Home Sold
$18,333
Mar 29, 2012
Home Sold
$16,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$15,100$399
2023$15,100$660
2022$15,100$660
2021$15,100$660
2020$15,100$653
2019$15,100$653
2018$15,100$653
2017$15,100$649

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

0.7 mi

321 S 10th St

6

Mount Penn Elementary Center

Public District 2-6

0.8 mi

2310 Cumberland Ave

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 $38,193. The majority of Reading, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. 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?

45%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

38%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

25%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 554 S 16 1/2 St

The listing price of 554 S 16 1/2 St property is $129,900.

The property 554 S 16 1/2 St is a townhouse located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19606.

Sale Pending: 554 S 16 1/2 St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 554 S 16 1/2 St are: 16th and Haak Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Amanda E. Stout Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mount Penn Elementary Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), 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 $399 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 22, 2018 for $18,333 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 554 S 16 1/2 St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 554 S 16 1/2 St is 963 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 554 S 16 1/2 St is 1890.

This home is located at 554 S 16 1/2 St in Reading, PA and zip code 19606 in the East Reading neighborhood. This 963 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $129,900.

Between March and April 2025, Reading, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 94.5%. 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.

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