$225,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2021

536 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601

-- Bed
-- Bath
3,400 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$66 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Second & Oley Playground

About This Home

As of July 2025

Own a great income making property in the heart of Historic Centre Park! Pride of ownership evident inside and out. All units boast 2-3 bedrooms, large living rooms, private porches and an interior fire escape for added convenience and safety. Cute little back yard fully fenced in. New roof, new furnace in 2000, natural gas ready, full code inspection recently done, fully compliant and permitted - ready for its next owner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Saunders

Saunders Real Estate Listed on: 05/27/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Minotto

Century 21 Gold License #RS352060

Century 21 Gold

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,850

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Awning
  • Double Door Entry
  • City Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire Escape

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Location

  • Urban Location

Schools

  • Reading High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • The owner pays for water, sewer, trash collection
  • Tax Lot 3475
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-66-73-3475

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 3 Units
  • Centre Park Histor Subdivision

Building Details

  • Income includes apartment rentals
  • Operating Expense $5,500

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,850

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2019

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
  • Expected On Market: 6/12/2021 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Renovated: 2019
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Own a great income making property in the heart of Historic Centre Park! Pride of ownership evident inside and out. All units boast 2-3 bedrooms, large living rooms, private porches and an interior fire escape for added convenience and safety. Cute little back yard fully fenced in. New roof, new furnace in 2000, natural gas ready, full code inspection recently done, fully compliant and permitted - ready for its next owner!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Curved Staircase
  • Door Features: Double Entry
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, High, Dry Wall
  • Room Count: 11
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3400
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3400
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 79.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 536

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Exterior Lighting, Fire Escape, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: City
  • 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), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 133
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: Rectangular
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
  • Rent Control: No
  • Total Actual Rent: 26000.00
  • Units Leased Count: 3
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1169.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2850.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-66-73-3475
  • Tax Lot: 3475
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3355
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 07/07/2021

Multi Family

  • Income Includes: Apartment Rentals
  • Operating Expense: 5500.00

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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Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lori Minotto

    Century 21 Gold

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mark Crystal

    Sands & Company Real Estate

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jill Saunders

    Saunders Real Estate

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK378212

Bright MLS

APN: 5307-66-73-3475

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601

536 Centre Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 536 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601 and is currently priced at $225,000, approximately $66 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 536 Centre Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Riverside Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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