$320,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2025

536 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601

-- Bed
-- Bath
3,050 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$105 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 4-minute walk to Second & Oley Playground
  • Multiple Balconies

About This Home

As of July 2025

Own a 3-unit property or turn it into a beautiful family home. This Victorian home is located in the heart of the Historic District. All units are currently rented and tenants wish to stay. Each unit has 2 to 3 bedrooms, large rooms, high ceilings, private porches and an interior fire escape for safety.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Minotto

Century 21 Gold License #RS352060 Listed on: 05/06/2025

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Crystal

Sands & Company Real Estate License #RS338130

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,939

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,050 Sq Ft Home
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Multiple Balconies
  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • The owner pays for real estate taxes
  • Tax Lot 3475
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-66-73-3475

Community Details

Overview

  • 3 Units

Building Details

  • Income includes apartment rentals
  • Insurance Expense $1,100
  • Maintenance Expense $2,195
  • Manager Expense $3,168
  • Operating Expense $14,797

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,939

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Own a 3-unit property or turn it into a beautiful family home. This Victorian home is located in the heart of the Historic District. All units are currently rented and tenants wish to stay. Each unit has 2 to 3 bedrooms, large rooms, high ceilings, private porches and an interior fire escape for safety.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3050
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3050
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 106.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3050
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 536

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: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Available, Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Pest Control Expense: 350.00
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Professional Management Expense: 3168.00

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 133
  • 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: Balconies- Multiple
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: R-3

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Taxes - Real Estate
  • Units Leased Count: 3
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1169.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2939.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-66-73-3475
  • Tax Lot: 3475
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3050
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 07/02/2025

Multi Family

  • Income Includes: Apartment Rentals
  • Operating Expense: 14797.00
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 3

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $320,000 -1.5% $105 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $325,000 +44.4% $107 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Sold $225,000 -16.7% $66 / Sq Ft
06/17/2021 06/17/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale $270,000 -- $79 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2057002

Bright MLS

APN: 5307-66-73-3475