Amy Beachy
Coldwell Banker Realty
(223) 217-3149
298 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Reading
$210,000 Price
126 S 5th St Reading, PA 19602
Downtown Reading Neighborhood
Studio
--
Baths
--
Sq Ft
7,406
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 0.17 Acre Lot
- No HOA
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Wood Flooring
- Home Security System
About This Home
As of February 2015This 4 unit building is located in the Callowhill Historic District in downtown Reading, just south of the Reading Public Library. There are some restrictions on what can be done on the outside of the building because of being in the Historic District, must be approved by HARB. The building is being sold 'as-is'. It needs a complete rehab, but has great potential to restore to its architectural beauty. This building has a lot of history in the city, it was owned by many well known Reading families over the past 100 years. The carriage house was Eng's Laundry for over 30 years. There are three 1-bedroom apartments in the main building and a carriage house in the rear. Behind the carriage house, at 129 Wood Street, is a vacant lot which is used for parking (with permits), 5 spaces are currently rented monthly, there are 8 spaces available, both parcels are included in this sale.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Michelle Hettinger-Miller
mhettingermiller@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 07/21/2014
Last Buyer's Agent
Michelle Hettinger-Miller
mhettingermiller@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 07/21/2014
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 7,406 Sq Ft Lot
Home Design
- Fixer Upper
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Metal Roof
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile or Brick
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Basement Storage
Parking
- 8 Open Parking Spaces
- 8 Parking Spaces
- Private Parking
- Parking Lot
- Rented or Permit Required
Schools
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 7229
- Assessor Parcel Number 04-5306-27-79-7229 & 6219
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Building Details
- Income includes parking
- Operating Expense $3,790
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 3, 2017
Sold by
Isla Property Management I Llc
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2017
Sold by
Pepen Lazaro
Bought by
Isla Property Management I Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 21, 2014
Closed on
Feb 6, 2015
Sold by
Lasota Walter and Lasota Dorothy A
Bought by
Pepen Lazaro
Seller's Agent
Michelle Hettinger-Miller
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Hettinger-Miller
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-5.77%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Downtown Reading, PA
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Amy Beachy
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Renzo Naimo
Renzo Naimo
RE/MAX Ace Realty
(484) 869-7957
39 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Reading
$251,310 Price
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Shalani Colon
Shalani Colon
Realty One Group Alliance
(484) 878-5806
56 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Reading
$228,000 Price
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
153 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Reading
$225,000 Price
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Anthony Borelli
Anthony Borelli
Century 21 Gold
(484) 755-3767
269 Total Sales
6 in Downtown Reading
$129K - $370K Price Range
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SHARMEEN MUSSANI
SHARMEEN MUSSANI
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
(313) 474-6679
83 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Reading
$615,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Available | ||
| Isla Property Management I Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Pepen Lazaro | $80,000 | Conestoga Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2015 02/06/15 | Sold | $80,000 | -5.8% | -- |
| 12/15/2014 12/15/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/21/2014 07/21/14 | For Sale | $84,900 | -- | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,459 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2025 | $2,364 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2024 | $3,868 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2023 | $3,808 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2022 | $3,808 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2021 | $3,808 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2020 | $3,769 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2019 | $3,769 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2018 | $3,769 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2017 | $3,745 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2016 | $2,139 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2015 | $2,139 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
| 2014 | $1,968 | $87,100 | $36,300 | $50,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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MH
Seller's Agent in 2015
Michelle Hettinger-Miller
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003018464
APN: 04-5306-27-79-7229
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