$170,000
SOLD NOV 18, 2024

538 Elm St Reading, PA 19601

Reading City Center Neighborhood
-- Bed
-- Bath
-- Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

3% Below List Price

109 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2024

Come take a look at this 2 unit building located on lawyers row. This property consists of 1 commercial 1st floor unit that has an extended 1 bedroom apartment in the rear, currently vacant. The 2nd floor has a 3 bedroom apartment currently rented for $850, below market value. Owner pays for a gas heating system but tenants pay their own electric. Schedule a showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Baez

EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Carlos Batista

Realty One Group Alliance License #RS273937

Realty One Group Alliance

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Carpet
  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3805
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-5307-75-81-3805

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,318

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Side-By-Side
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Come take a look at this 2 unit building located on lawyers row. This property consists of 1 commercial 1st floor unit that has an extended 1 bedroom apartment in the rear, currently vacant. The 2nd floor has a 3 bedroom apartment currently rented for $850, below market value. Owner pays for a gas heating system but tenants pay their own electric. Schedule a showing today.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 538

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Mixed Plumbing
  • 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
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 4113
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: COMME

Rental Info

  • Rent Control: No
  • Units Leased Count: 1
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 936.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2318.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07-5307-75-81-3805
  • Tax Lot: 3805
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 11/18/2024

Multi Family

  • Single Room Units Count: 1

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Sold $170,000 -2.8% --
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Off Market $174,900 -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2024 06/24/24 For Sale $174,900 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2045022

Bright MLS

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Reading City Center

538 Elm St, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 538 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601 and is currently priced at $170,000. This property was built in 1900. 538 Elm St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Lauer's Park Elementary School, Southwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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