NOT LISTED FOR SALE

223 S 5th St Reading, PA 19602

Estimated Value: $192,306 - $420,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,750 Sq Ft
$97/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2021

Last sale price $157,000 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,535/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2021

This home is located at 223 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602 since 18 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $266,077, approximately $96 per square foot. This property was built in 1898. 223 S 5th St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Tyson-Schoener Elementary School, Southwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Borelli

(610) 507-3520 anthonyborelli@comcast.net Century 21 Gold License #RS227951L Listed on: 06/18/2021

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Fisher

(484) 721-3361 efisher@pagodarpm.com Pagoda Realty

Pagoda Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,623

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,750 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9834
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-5306-27-78-9834

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,623

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2750
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2750
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 56.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2750
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Energy Star Heating System
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 35300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 24700.00
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R-3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1442604
  • School Tax: 1076.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2623.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04-5306-27-78-9834
  • Tax Lot: 9834
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2021
Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
Truman Jennifer
Bought by
Fequiere Margaret P and Esser Dominique
Seller's Agent
Anthony Borelli
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Eric Fisher
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$157,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.36%
Current Estimated Value
$266,077

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,077
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.96%
Original Mortgage
$125,600
Outstanding Balance
$114,209
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,868

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2018
Closed on
Dec 28, 2018
Sold by
Hathaway Mark R and Hathaway Pamela R
Bought by
Truman Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Mark Werner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Borelli
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$99,500
Sold Price
$92,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-7.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.63%
Original Mortgage
$82,800
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2017
Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Miller Marcia L
Bought by
Hathaway Mark R and Hathaway Pamela R
Seller's Agent
O. Chris Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Mark Werner
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$87,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-3.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.58%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fequiere Margaret P $157,000 None Available
Truman Jennifer $92,000 Edge Abstract
Hathaway Mark R $87,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fequiere Margaret P $125,600
Previous Owner Truman Jennifer $82,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/10/2021 08/10/21 Sold $157,000 +1.4% $57 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2021 06/18/21 For Sale $154,900 +68.4% $56 / Sq Ft
12/28/2018 12/28/18 Sold $92,000 -7.5% $33 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/20/2018 11/20/18 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2018 10/15/18 For Sale $99,500 0.0% $36 / Sq Ft
09/10/2018 09/10/18 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2018 08/30/18 For Sale $99,500 +14.4% $36 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Sold $87,000 -3.3% $32 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2017 03/15/17 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2017 02/03/17 For Sale $90,000 -- $33 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $1,629 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2024 $2,664 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2023 $2,623 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2022 $2,623 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2021 $2,623 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2020 $2,597 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2019 $2,597 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2018 $2,597 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2017 $2,579 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2016 $1,474 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2015 $1,474 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
2014 $1,356 $60,000 $24,700 $35,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2000380

Bright MLS

APN: 04-5306-27-78-9834