Seller's Agent in 2025
Jimmy Thelusca
Pagoda Realty
(973) 666-1188
2 in this area
134 Total Sales
228 S 4th St Reading, PA 19602
Downtown Reading Neighborhood
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,434
Sq Ft
1,742
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Formal Dining Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- No HOA
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- 4-minute walk to Riverfront Park
About This Home
As of September 2025Welcome to 228 S 4th St, beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom home offering the perfect blend of charm and modern convenience. Boasting fairly high ceilings and recessed lighting throughout, this home feels bright, open, and inviting from the moment you walk in. The main level features a private bedroom and full bathroom—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a convenient home office setup; an eat in kitchen along with separate living room / family room areas. Upstairs, you'll find four additional private bedrooms, including a stylish sliding barn door that leads to the 5th bedroom on the third level. Enjoy cooking in the updated kitchen equipped with gas cooking, brand-new appliances, and a sleek design. The home has been thoughtfully upgraded from top to bottom, including a brand new natural gas water heater, electric heating, and more. Step outside to your long, deep fenced-in backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or play. A covered rear patio area adds a great space for outdoor dining or relaxing in the shade. Don't miss your chance to see this in person and make this your new home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(973) 666-1188 jthelusca@pagodarpm.com Pagoda Realty License #RS333622 Listed on: 07/18/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
(717) 681-8521 abrewmichael15@gmail.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #RS372287
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $631
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,434 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Utilities
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Phone Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Reading Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 05-5306-26-78-1796
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Sep 22, 2025
Sold by
Vtf Renovations Llc
Bought by
Montero Job E Mauricio
Seller's Agent
Jimmy Thelusca
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Abrew
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$194,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,100
-4.93%
Views
136
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-41.93%
Original Mortgage
$191,369
Outstanding Balance
$191,369
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$3,744
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 29, 2025
Sold by
A & D Real Estate Holdings Llc
Bought by
Vtf Renovations Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 20, 2019
Closed on
Sep 4, 2019
Sold by
Km Property Investments Llc
Bought by
A & D Real Estate Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Shabana Pathan
Keller Williams Northampton
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$31,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-22.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.14%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 2010
Sold by
Mdl Properties Llc
Bought by
Km Property Investment Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 10, 2006
Sold by
Molina Minerva
Bought by
Mdl Properties Llc
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $194,900 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $102,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $31,000 | Title Services | |
| Deed | $23,500 | None Available | |
| Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure | -- | M & G Title Service Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $191,369 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 09/22/25 | Sold | $194,900 | 0.0% | $136 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/14/2025 08/14/25 | Price Changed | $194,900 | -2.5% | $136 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | Price Changed | $199,900 | -2.5% | $139 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | For Sale | $205,000 | +561.3% | $143 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/04/2019 09/04/19 | Sold | $31,000 | -22.5% | $22 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/17/2019 07/17/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/20/2019 05/20/19 | For Sale | $40,000 | -- | $28 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $380 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2024 | $622 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2023 | $612 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2022 | $612 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2021 | $612 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2020 | $606 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2019 | $606 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2018 | $606 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2017 | $602 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2016 | $344 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2015 | $344 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
| 2014 | $316 | $14,000 | $3,600 | $10,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jimmy Thelusca
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Michael Abrew
M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Michael Abrew
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(717) 681-8521
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
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Shabana Pathan
Seller's Agent in 2019
Shabana Pathan
Keller Williams Northampton
(908) 448-7728
353 Total Sales
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Saman Chaudhry
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Saman Chaudhry
Keller Williams Northampton
(610) 457-2151
180 Total Sales
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nonmember nonmember
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2060182
APN: 05-5306-26-78-1796
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