$130,000
SOLD APR 24, 2023

342 S 4th St Reading, PA 19602

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,198 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$59 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Family Room
  • No HOA
  • Dining Room
  • 5-minute walk to Riverfront Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BY 5PM SUN 3/26
This 3-Story 2,198 SF home offers a Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room (or 1st floor Bedroom), and a full bath on 1st floor; 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bath; 3rd floor offers 2 additional bedrooms. This home also offers an outdoor space and full basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nelson Oswald

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 03/20/2023

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Co-Listed By

Jodi Brick

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS286148

Last Buyer's Agent

Renso Minaya

United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS301073

United Real Estate Strive 212

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,198 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-5306-34-78-2104

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,836

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer and Ladder in basement
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BY 5PM SUN 3/26 This 3-Story 2,198 SF home offers a Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room (or 1st floor Bedroom), and a full bath on 1st floor; 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bath; 3rd floor offers 2 additional bedrooms. This home also offers an outdoor space and full basement.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2198
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2198
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 56.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2198
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 342

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Zoning Description: Residential District

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 753.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1836.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01-5306-34-78-2104
  • Tax Lot: 2104
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2198
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 04/24/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2023
Closed on
Apr 24, 2023
Sold by
Moyer Carmen L
Bought by
Vargas Joan L Fabian
Seller's Agent
Nelson Oswald
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Renso Minaya
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
4.08%
Views
73

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.47%
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Outstanding Balance
$101,406
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$89,589
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $130,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $104,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $169,900 -10.5% $77 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 For Sale $189,900 +46.1% $86 / Sq Ft
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Sold $130,000 +4.1% $59 / Sq Ft
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2023 03/20/23 For Sale $124,900 -- $57 / 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 $1,140 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2024 $1,865 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2023 $1,836 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2022 $1,836 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2021 $1,836 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2020 $1,818 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2019 $1,818 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2018 $1,818 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2017 $1,806 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2016 $1,032 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2015 $1,032 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
2014 $949 $42,000 $7,700 $34,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2027696

Bright MLS

APN: 01-5306-34-78-2104